TDK Mediactive, Inc. (OTC: TDKM.OB), a global publisher of entertainment
software, announced today that "Shrek(TM)" for the
Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, is scheduled to be on the shelves on
Xbox launch day, November 15, 2001. The much-anticipated Xbox title ships
in conjunction with the VHS and DVD release of the computer-animated feature
film "Shrek" from DreamWorks Pictures scheduled to launch on November 2, 2001
nationwide. With beautiful, eye-catching graphics inspired by the movie, "Shrek"
for the Xbox is well positioned to be a breakout game title for the upcoming
holiday season. Suggested retail price of "Shrek" for Xbox is $49.99.
"We are very excited to be a part of the Xbox launch. TDK, Digital Illusions
and Microsoft pulled out all the stops for the product development effort of
Shrek," said Vincent Bitetti, chief executive officer of TDK Mediactive. "With
the added support of DreamWorks, 'Shrek' for Xbox has the rapid momentum and
broad appeal to make it a top-selling title for this breakthrough system."
"The 'Shrek' Xbox game creates whole new worlds for 'Shrek'," said Brad
Globe, head of DreamWorks Consumer Products. "TDK has delivered a terrific
combination
of original, action-packed gameplay and Shrek-style humor."
"Shrek" for Xbox is being featured in the Xbox retail demo disk and brochure,
and on Xbox point of purchase displays which will be in stores through holiday.
The game will also be featured in the Xbox Odyssey, a mobile gaming experience
that will travel around the country and promote the system and games to
consumers.
"People really respond to 'Shrek' for Xbox. Its humor, fast paced,
quirky gameplay and cinema-like graphics make it one of the ground-breaking Xbox
launch titles,"
said J Allard, General Manager, Xbox Platform. "'Shrek' is a great example of
how the Xbox allows us to draw images at the same level of quality of feature
films. This will completely change the way that people view video games."
Exclusive hints and tips for the "Shrek" Xbox game will be featured on all
units of the "Shrek" DVD. Also part of DreamWorks' home video launch is an
instant
win game in which consumers can win an Xbox video game system with a "Shrek"
Xbox video game, a Nintendo Gameboy Advance system with Shrek Fairy Tale
FreakDown(TM)
Game Boy game, along with other featured prizes. The launch of the home video
and the instant win game is supported by a massive print, radio, and television
advertising campaign.
About "Shrek" for Xbox
The Magic Mirror has an important message for Shrek. You see, it seems that the
evil sorcerer, Merlin, has captured the lovely Princess Fiona(TM) and has her
locked in his Dark Tower Fortress of Pure Evil...Wha ha ha ha!
In order to face off with Merlin, Shrek must travel to the Dark Tower
Fortress of Pure Evil (…Wha ha ha ha!), but a thick and foul fog surrounds it.
The only
way to clear the fog and gain access is to perform Good Deeds across the Fairy
Tale Lands. To help him out, the Magic Mirror gives Shrek a Book of Good Deeds
and offers to teleport Shrek to places where Good Deeds are required…
"Shrek" for the Xbox features the following:
* Eight never-before-seen worlds with six missions per level
* Beautifully bump-mapped environments, real-time shadows, and detailed
characters,
taking full advantage of the outstanding graphic capabilities of Xbox
* Sarcastic and twisted humor throughout
* Whimsical game play populated with new original characters as well as
characters
from the film
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