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ATARI RIDES INTO THE WILD WEST WITH DEAD MAN’S HAND

Epic Adventure Delivers Only Western-Themed First Person Shooter

BEVERLY, MA – March 2, 2004 – The thrill of the Wild West has arrived on the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft! Dead Man’s Hand™, a western-themed first-person-shooter, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide, Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) announced today. The only first-person-shooter that turns gamers into cowboys, Dead Man’s Hand features dramatic saloon fights, horseback chases and exploding gun powder barrels. Developed by Human Head Studios, the creators of the Rune® series, Dead Man’s Hand uses the Unreal® technology from Epic Games to provide amazing graphics, non-stop action and enhanced multiplayer capabilities through Xbox™ Live. A PC version of the game will be released later this month.

“Dead Man’s Hand really capitalizes on the fun and folklore of the Old West with classic elements and storyline,” said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of marketing for Atari, Inc. “We are excited to bring this theme to the Xbox for the very first time.”

In Dead Man’s Hand, players become El Tejón, a master gunslinger on a mission of vengeance after his gang, The Nine, betrays him. Once one of the most feared bandits in the west, El Tejón now comes seeking justice - and revenge.

Utilizing the power of the Unreal technology by Epic Games, Human Head has developed an amazing recreation of the American Frontier, ranging from sprawling vistas and rustic canyon towns to the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. The sophisticated in-game physics engine has hats flying off enemies, bad guys falling off roofs and bullets shattering windows and bottles.

A variety of competitive and cooperative play modes lets players compete against friends and other Xbox owners via Xbox Live. Western style options include classics like Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch and favorites with a new twist including Bounty and Posse multiplayer modes.

In the Old West, nothing helps fuel revenge like firearms and gambling. In Dead Man’s Hand, players have nine different authentic western-style pistols, shotguns and rifles to choose from as well as dynamite, whiskey bottles, Gatling guns and cannons to blow evil vermin into the afterlife. By shooting with accuracy and skill, players can build up their “Legend” score and unlock special trick shots for each weapon. Between showdowns, players can test their luck with the cards to win bonuses including health, ammo and additional “Legend” points.

Dead Man’s Hand for Xbox is rated ‘T’ for Teen and is available at retail outlets nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The PC version will have a suggested retail price of $19.99 and will be available at the end of this month. Additional information about the game can be found at www.deadmanshandgame.com or at www.us.atari.com.



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Howdy~!
Orange - The western type game that was cancelled was called Red Dead Revolver. (That's been in and out of production for YEARS)

Saiyan - The PC version is on the horizon.

Later~!

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Dyganth - did you make a post regarding Menus in Xbox LIVE! ?

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(Blush)

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Ah~! Thought so~!

Well... FYI we *are* looking into it.

Thanx~!

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Hey Dyganth...

How many "Friends" do you have in your Xbox Live acct?

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