Midway's Hit Videogame
SpyHunter in Development for Xbox Video Game System From
Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube
Midway's
1980s Classic Redefined for Action-Racing Game Fans
Everywhere
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a
leading software industry publisher and developer,
announced today that SpyHunter(R), the all-new update of
Midway's popular 1980s action-racing game, is in
development and scheduled to ship this spring for the
Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo
GameCube(TM). SpyHunter shipped for the PlayStation(R)2
computer entertainment system on Sept. 24, 2001.
"SpyHunter was hugely
popular on the PlayStation 2 and we expect it will be
just as big of a hit on the Xbox and Nintendo
GameCube," said Helene Sheeler, vice president of
marketing, Midway. "Using all of the original game
elements, including villains, weapons vans and theme
music -- combined with the power of these great new
consoles -- SpyHunter creates an electrifying gaming
experience."
With a next-generation 3D design,
incredible high-tech weaponry and a sleek new vehicle
(the G-6155 Interceptor) the SpyHunter player is on a
mission to save the world and must make split-second
decisions while engaging in offensive attacks and
defensive counterattacks. The SpyHunter player can never
relax while maneuvering through 14 high-adrenaline
missions, which play out in a variety of exotic worldwide
locations.
To add even more intensity to the
relentless action, Island Gold Recording act Saliva has
recorded two versions of "The SpyHunter Theme."
Based on the Peter Gunn theme song, a new lyrical version
as well as an instrumental format are included in the
game.
The daring reconnaissance
missions lead the SpyHunter player around the globe to
exotic locations (Panama, Key West, England, Germany,
France, the Middle East and Venice). Each location is
modeled to a high degree of photo-realism and provides
recognizable landmarks and scenery to offer compelling
visual themes.
The ultimate counterintelligence
prototype vehicle with morphing abilities, the G-6155
Interceptor, has offensive and defensive weapons
including 25mm cannon machine guns and heat-seeking
missiles. The G-6155 Interceptor morphs on-the-fly into a
deadly high-velocity speedboat, a turbo jet watercraft or
a super-charged motorcycle with a turbine engine
(horsepower classified), which helps players escape and
evade the relentless onslaught of enemy fire.
In SpyHunter, the player must
always be ready for action as heavily-armed enemy
vehicles lurk around every corner ready to strike at the
first sight of the Interceptor. Weapons vans appear
throughout the game to equip the Interceptor with
offensive weapons including machine guns, missiles, EMP
weapons and counterattack weapons such as oil slicks,
smoke screens and flame throwers. Players have no choice
than to be totally immersed in the action with the
clandestine plot that unfolds throughout the game,
revealing the ultimate secret of SpyHunter.
Midway Games Inc. is a leading
developer, publisher and marketer of interactive
entertainment software. Midway videogames are available
for play on all major videogame platforms including the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM)
video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM)
and Game Boy(R) Advance.
For more information about Midway
Games and SpyHunter visit www.spyhunter.midway.com.
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