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NOW EVERYONE CAN PLAY FOR THE TITLE OF AMERICAN IDOL AS CODEMASTERS SHIPS OFFICIAL AMERICAN IDOL VIDEO GAME
Game featuring Judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul Now Available on PlayStation“2 computer entertainment system
New York, NY – November 11, 2003 – Codemasters, a global
interactive entertainment software publisher, announced today that the
officially licensed American Idol video game, based on the reality
television phenomenon, has shipped for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment
system. The American Idol video game lets players create, train and
compete as “American Idol” contestants. Like the television show, players will
be critiqued by “American Idol” judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy
Jackson. American Idol for PlayStation®2 has a MSRP of $39.99.
"Now everyone in the family has a chance to become an “American Idol”
right in their own living room," said Steven Lux, Senior Vice President of U.S.
Marketing for Codemasters. “The American Idol video game captures all
of the excitement and drama of the show, from auditions to the finals. Players
can perform their favorite songs and even get judged by the celebrity trio,
Simon, Paula and Randy.”
American Idol for the PlayStation®2 is a music-based rhythm/action game,
providing players the chance to experience the energy and excitement felt by
real-life Idol contestants through interactive gameplay. As a contestant in the
American Idol video game, players will have the option to create, style
and train their “virtual self” in the hopes of eventually being crowned as the
new “American Idol.” New fashions and styles will also become available as
players progress, to help create an even more customized Idol personality.
With 40 “top ten” music tracks to master, players can perform favorites
including “A Moment Like This,” “Oops, I Did It Again,” “Genie In a Bottle,” and
“Bye, Bye, Bye.” Up to 4 friends can play American Idol and secretly
vote on each other’s performances in the special Party and Karaoke Modes. To
really mix things up, players can try out their moves by using a Dance Pad to
control the gameplay.
American Idol is supported by a multimillion dollar marketing campaign
featuring national TV, print, radio and on-line promotion and will also be
available for the PC and Game Boy® Advance later this month. For additional
game information, check out the game’s dedicated web site at:
http://www.codemasters.com/americanidol.
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ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a global interactive entertainment company with offices in
New York City, England, France, Spain, Holland and Germany. Founded in the UK
in 1986, Codemasters publishes award-winning software for the PC, next
generation video game consoles and online gaming. Codemasters develops original
titles such as Operation Flashpoint (PC Game-of-the-year) and Pro Race Driver,
as well as games based on top licensed properties including American Idol, MTV
Music Generator and IndyCar Series. Additional information about Codemasters
and its products can be found at
www.codemasters.com.
ABOUT FREMANTLEMEDIA
FremantleMedia, formerly known as Pearson
Television, is one of the largest international producers of entertainment
programs in the world, producing more than 260 programs in over 40 territories a
year. The company’s international distribution division distributes over 19,000
hours of programs to 150 countries worldwide. FremantleMedia is the content
business production arm of the RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio
broadcast company, with interests in 23 television channels and 22 radio
stations in nine European countries. RTL Group is part of Bertelsmann AG, an
integrated media and entertainment company that commands leading positions in
the world's major media markets.
American Idol 19 TV Ltd and FremantleMedia Operations BV. Based on the TV
program 'American Idol - the Search for a Superstar' produced by FremantleMedia
North America Inc. Licensed by FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide. www.fremantlemedia.com.
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