Building upon the proven worldwide success of its three million unit-selling blockbuster brand, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM), today announced it will release Dave Mirra BMX XXX(TM) (formerly known as Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3) later this year across all next-generation systems.

The first action sports video game to carry a mature rating from the Electronic Software Review Board (ESRB), Dave Mirra BMX XXX will combine outrageous humor, the authenticity of BMX pop culture and the signature style of gameplay, which has captivated millions of gamers around the world.

"Dave Mirra is the most successful BMX brand in the industry and continues to set new benchmarks with each installment," said Evan Stein, Vice President of Brand. "Dave Mirra BMX XXX was designed specifically for today's discerning gaming audience, who demand more adult-oriented content that drives the in-game action and further immerses players in their virtual world. That in concert with many exciting new and innovative gameplay features, will enable Dave Mirra BMX to once again define the genre."

Developed by Z-Axis, the team behind AKA Acclaim's Dave Mirra brand, Dave Mirra BMX XXX will include:


Interacting with hot chicks, shady characters and other players in the most outrageous and humorous action sports game ever, as scripted by some of Hollywood's top comedic writers;


Z-Axis' 3rd generation graphics engine, delivering more than twice the poly count than its predecessor and running at a steady 60-frames-per-second;


Exclusively featuring the reigning king of BMX - Dave Mirra, and 15 of the world's top riders, including Ryan Nyquist, Dave Osato, Troy McMurray and Mike Laird;


The most comprehensive Flatland riding experience ever created for a BMX game, including the exclusive appearance of master rider Chad Degroot and more than 100 of his signature motion captured moves;


All-new female riders, each with realistic physics for their hair, body and clothes;


More than 2,000 different in-game tricks - the most ever in an action sports game;


Enhanced trick modifier system lets players start with basic tricks and modify them into new tricks on the fly, creating endless possible combinations;


All-new bike add-ons create incredibly fun interactions with other characters, including bottle rocket launchers, fire extinguishers, leaf blowers and more;


Enhanced Create-A-Rider empowers players to create any type of male and female character from head to toe;


Enhanced Create-A-Park editor provides players with the ultimate tools to design their own masterpiece and then share it with other players online;


Online Global Ranking System enables players to measure-up against their worldwide counterparts, based on dozens of tracked records and stats recorded throughout the game. In addition, players can trade custom parks and saved replays of their best runs;


8 massive levels focused on 5 BMX disciplines: vert, dirt, flatland, park and real street riding, each filled with many gaps, pickups and trick lines to explore;


Level altering events, whereby players can physically change the environments through their interactions and unlock hidden areas and secrets;


Numerous multiplayer games featuring all-new gameplay concepts;


More than 50 authentic in-game sponsors and equipment manufacturers, who provide performance building upgrades as you progress through the game;


Enhanced Skeletal Dynamics System (SDS) creates the most realistic crashes ever;


New hyper-detailed bikes and rider models, features Z-Axis' dynamic cloth technology and adds to the in-game realism;


Advanced particle system, brings new level of detail to the game environments;


All-new Picture-In-Picture technology allows players to view challenges through the eyes of AI riders and get hints about secrets in the game.

Dave Mirra BMX XXX will be available later this year across all of the next-generation platforms at suggested retail prices to be determined. For more information on Dave Mirra BMX XXX, please visit www.acclaim.com. Acclaim's complete showcase of products will be featured at E3 in Los Angeles, CA at booth #1046 in the South Hall.
 

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