November 13, 2007
Heart-Stopping Action Of Alone In The Dark Comes To Wii And PS2 System
Atari’s Apocalyptic Action
Blockbuster Coming to Five Platforms; Gameplay Uniquely Adapted to Wii Control
System
Atari, Inc., one of the world’s most
recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that
its upcoming apocalyptic action blockbuster Alone in the Dark(r) will launch for
Wii(tm)and PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system in addition to Xbox
360(tm)video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(r)3
computer entertainment system and Windows platform. Alone in the Dark will
continue the legacy of innovation started by the first Alone in the Dark game
with state-of-the-art technology driving a captivating and entertaining original
gameplay experience.
Developed by Hydravision, Alone in
the Dark for Wii and PlayStation 2 follows the same story as the Xbox 360,
PLAYSTATION 3 system and PC version, where over the course of one apocalyptic
night, hero Edward Carnby must uncover the earth-shattering secret hidden in New
York’s iconic Central Park.
“Realizing the enormous ambition of
Alone in the Dark is a huge technological challenge,” said Hudson Piehl, Vice
President of Production, Atari, Inc. “Hydravision has risen to the occasion to
ensure Wii and PlayStation 2 owners will be impressed by the gripping gameplay
experience.”
Hydravision has tackled the
innovative and highly advanced technology driving Alone in the Dark on Xbox 360,
PLAYSTATION 3 and PC head-on, using the company’s wealth of experience and
proven technology. The Wii and Playstation 2 system versions have been developed
in parallel to optimize each console’s capabilities, pushing the hardware and
incorporating many features found in the new-generation versions. On the Wii,
the control system is specially adapted to make full use of the Wii
Remote(tm)and Nunchuck(tm)to manipulate objects in real-time, a key gameplay
feature of Alone in the Dark, enhancing the player’s immersion in the
experience.
Alone in the Dark delivers a new
level of narrative intensity, packed with action, plot twists and nail-biting
cliff-hangers. With a story written by Eden Games and scripted by New York Times
best-selling writer Lorenzo Carcaterra, Alone in the Dark sees one of video
gaming’s original innovators return to deliver an outstanding action gaming
experience.
