Merscom Hits the Slopes With
"Bode Miller Alpine Skiing"
World Cup champion to land in
stores prior to XX Olympic Winter Games
December 7, 2005 – CHAPEL HILL, NC –
Merscom LLC today announced that "Bode Miller Alpine Skiing", the only game that
thrusts you into the highly competitive sport of alpine skiing as Olympic
medallist and FIS World Cup champion Bode Miller, will ship to retailers
nationwide in January. A skiing sports game featuring 32 slopes spanning 18
world-famous venues, "Bode Miller Alpine Skiing" lets you train with your coach,
buy ski gear and score lucrative sponsorship deals as you rise to the top of the
industry. Merscom will release the PC version, which is expected to receive an
"E" for Everyone ESRB rating, at $19.99 (USD).
Developed by 49Games, creator of the
popular Ski Jumping and Alpine Skiing series, and licensed from RTL Enterprises,
"Bode Miller Alpine Skiing" captures the essence of the sport by allowing
players to take part in each of the four disciplines of alpine skiing: Downhill,
Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G. Players will be able to compete in speed
events on World Cup racecourses at Adelboden (Switzerland), Beaver Creek (USA),
Garmisch (Germany), Lake Louise (Canada), Kitzbhel (Austria) and Yongpyong
(Korea).
Key features of "Bode Miller Alpine
Skiing" include:
Dynamic Gameplay
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Practice: Structure training
exercises with the help of your coach between competitions. -
Gear Up: Outfit yourself with all
the hottest ski equipment for maximum performance. -
Plan Ahead: Prepare for any random
events that could affect your financials or physical performance. -
Build Wealth: Negotiate
sponsorships with major brands and tweak your tour calendar. -
Racing + RPG: Enjoy an exciting
blend of alpine ski racing and character development. -
Flexible Difficulty: Choose from
three finely tuned difficulty levels. -
Multiplayer: Up to 12 can play via
Hot Seat, LAN or Internet.
Superior Visuals
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Precise Interface: Clear and
simple menu design makes it easy to get started. -
Network-style Footage: Multiple
camera shots infused with vital statistics put you in the spectator’s seat. -
Breathtaking Graphics: Gorgeous
animations, 3D winter landscapes, and shifting weather cycles brilliantly
depict World Cup competitions.
Gripping Audio
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Cheering Audiences: Stay motivated
with the roar of the crowd at your back. -
Lifelike Commentators: Follow
slope action with the voiceover duo’s narrative.
"Bode Miller is arguably America’s
top winter athlete, the Lance Armstrong of skiing, and we are thrilled about
being able to offer a top quality interactive game based on his skills," said
Lloyd Melnick, director of Merscom.
RTL Enterprises Managing Director
Holger Strecker said, "We enjoy very much working with the highly experienced
teams of Merscom and Valcon Games to publish "Bode Miller Alpine Skiing" for all
the fans of sports games in North America. As the developers of the game, we are
very pleased to get a great chance to perform for a market that is so keen about
sports games."
Said Lowell Taub, Bode’s agent and
president of GFHF Marketing & Management, "Bode is a gamer himself and is
psyched about the release of "Bode Miller Alpine Skiing". I am sure he’ll be
playing it on his RV all season."
Valcon Games will release "Bode
Miller Alpine Skiing" for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system to
retail stores across North America this winter.
