Atari to distribute ‘Archer MacLean’s Mercury’ for Sony PSP™

LONDON, UK - 4th July 2005 - Atari today announced that it will distribute the forthcoming addictive puzzler 'Archer MacLean's Mercury' in key territories UK, France and Germany.

Published by Ignition Entertainment and developed by Awesome Studios for Sony PSP^TM, Mercury has been specifically designed for the new gaming PlayStation Portable, which launches across Europe in September 2005. Mercury will have new and existing gamers hooked on the beautiful visuals and highly addictive game play which has already taken America by storm, and looks set to do the same when released in Japan next month.

Created by Archer MacLean, the game puts you in control of ultra realistic liquid mercury which you have to steer through 72 levels spread over six challenging worlds. Using your brain and balance, control the Mercury around various obstacles and puzzling scenarios as well as keeping everything intact. Blob control is important; keeping your liquid mercury together and not spilling is the key to completing your goal as well as identifying the colours you need to move through certain areas. Once you've achieved your goal you'll face the end of level boss who won't be a walk in the park. Can you handle the challenge?

"We are extremely pleased to add Mercury to our already fantastic release schedule in the run-up to Christmas", says Richard Orr, Marketing Director, Atari UK. "Having such a strong title at launch for the PSP is a tremendous bonus and we look forward to working with Ignition Entertainment to this make this great success. Mercury is such an addictive game, I am sure will capture the imagination of all PSP owners and become this year's must-have game."

"Atari's distribution network and retail muscle will enable us to get Mercury to as many PSP owners as possible," says Phu Tien, International Sales Manager, Ignition Entertainment. "We're delighted they have recognised the potential this amazing title has, and can't wait to partner with Atari in order to make Mercury one of the most sought-after titles at launch."

Game features:

• Six fantastic game worlds with 72 levels of fantastic liquid mayhem!

• Over 30 interactive objects, enemies and level solving devices, including Teleporter, Spinners, bridges and flux transmitters

• Combo, Boss and lots of secret levels to unlock

• Unlock able levels per world for hi-scorers and a bonus 7th world to discover!

• Training camp for beginners for to practice blob control and colour manipulation

• Ultra realistic liquid mercury effects never before seen in a game

• Addictive pick up and play gameplay

• WiFi mode for you and a friend to hook up and compete based on all the levels in the single player

Are you ready to be hooked on this year's most addictive game?

Archer Maclean's Mercury is scheduled for European launch Sony's PSP in September 2005. For more information go to www.ignitionent.com and for assets, releases and videos go to www.atari-press.com

Contact UK: Lee Kirton on 0208 222 9710 or email lee.kirton@atari.com

About IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

Ignition Entertainment Limited is a privately owned software developer and publisher. Ignition was created by a core team of gaming industry veterans with the purpose of building upon their successful track record within the international games industry, and to bring a fresh new approach to both the development and distribution of original gaming product. You can find more information about IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED at <<a target="_new" class="releaselink" href="http://www.ignitionent.com/>">http://www.ignitionent.com/> Archer MacLean's Mercury ® 2005 Ignition Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved. 'Archer MacLean' and 'Archer Maclean's Mercury' are trademarks of Archer MacLean, used under exclusive license by Ignition Entertainment Limited.

About Infogrames Entertainment and Atari:

Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group, is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR).

The Atari Group is a major international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for all market segments and in all existing game formats (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) and on CD-ROM for PC. Its games are sold in more than 60 countries.

The Atari Group's extensive catalogue of popular games is based on original franchises (Driver, Alone in the Dark, V-Rally, Unreal Tournament, Test Drive, Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc.) and international licenses (Mission Impossible from Paramount, Men In Black, Superman, Matrix, Terminator and Dragon Ball Z).

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