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MAJESCO UNVEILS EXCITING VIDEO GAME LINE-UP FOR 2003 ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

 

Two Impressive New Intellectual Properties Drive Company's Expanding Portfolio of Titles

 

EDISON, NJ, May 5, 2003 - Committed to publishing a diversified product lineup and developing its own intellectual properties, Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment, today announced its game line-up for this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), to be held in Los Angeles, May 14-16.  Included among the titles on display are two impressive new intellectual properties, Black9(tm) and Advent Rising, both of which will be publicly unveiled for the first time at the show.

 

"Majesco has focused its resources on presenting a collection of first-rate titles, and we believe this year's line-up is our strongest to date," said Jesse Sutton, President of Majesco.  "Each game reflects our vision and commitment to producing exciting, high-quality games, while continuing to reinforce our position as a growing powerhouse of interactive entertainment."

 

Headlining Majesco's E3 2003 line-up is Black9, an exciting new action/RPG that weaves intense game play through a captivating story, with streamlined RPG-style character development.  In Black9, players encounter rival mercenaries, assassins, spies and soldiers as they battle through fascinating environments on Earth, the moon and Mars.  Developed by Taldren, Black9 will be released this fall for play on the console and personal computer.

 

Unveiled for the first time at E3 will be Advent Rising, is an intergalactic action/adventure of truly epic proportions and the first in a trilogy of games and novels.  Advent Rising is akin to a fast-paced action movie where the player is swept up in an ever-evolving series of sequences and events.  Award-winning science fiction author Orson Scott Card has embellished the gripping storyline that will thrust gamers and readers alike into an intergalactic quest.  Advent Rising is being developed by GlyphX Games for Xbox and PC, and is scheduled for release in 2004.

 

 

Majesco will also be showcasing BlowOut, a run and gun, side-scrolling action combat shooter, developed by Pipe Dream Interactive for console and PC.  BlowOut features 3D character models and allows players to create their own levels with the built-in level editor and distribute them via BlowOut's interactive website.

 

Rounding out Majesco's next-generation offerings is Drake, a third-person, story-driven action-shooter visualized in a vibrant "neon-gothic" comic book-style.  Developed by Idol FX for Xbox and PC and scheduled for release this fall, Drake offers double-fisted pistol action, supernatural enemies and an unexpected twist to the storyline that will leave players shocked.

 

Majesco will also introduce two new games for Game Boy Advance, both due for release this fall. Cartoon Network Speedway is a kart-style racing game in which players race to the finish line as their favorite Cartoon Network characters from: Courage the Cowardly Dog; Cow and Chicken; Ed, Edd n Eddy; Johnny Bravo and Sheep in the Big City.  Gamers are challenged to race with speed and skill to obtain the highest popularity rating from the crowd.

 

Cartoon Network Block Party allows up to four players to compete "party style" to earn money for a new game room at Cartoon Network. Players must master each of the game's four colorful boards themed to a specific Cartoon Network show, including Johnny Bravo, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog and Cow and Chicken. Boards feature 21 unique mini-games to challenge a player's skills in a variety of disciplines from racing to targeting to skateboarding.

 

Additional information about Majesco's exciting E3 2003 video game line-up can be found at www.majescogames.com.

 

About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network, currently seen in 82.5 million U.S. homes and 145 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment.  Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons.  Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's Web site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).

 

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

 

About Majesco

Headquartered in Edison, NJ, with offices in the United Kingdom, Majesco was founded in 1986 and is a leading international developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products for the Xbox®, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube(tm) and Game Boy® Advance systems, as well as the personal computer.  Included among these are Majesco's multi-platform, supernatural action/thriller, BloodRayne, released in October 2002, and Black9, an original action/RPG for console and PC, scheduled for release this fall.  Majesco can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.majescogames.com/.

 

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