The Simpsons: Hit & Run

**Save Springfield!

By car. By foot. By the seat of your pants.**

Springfield's biggest driving hazards are let loose! Drive yourself crazy in lawless fender-benders and chaotic head-on collisions as your favorite Simpsons character. Unbuckle your sealtbelt and set out on foot to investigate creepy crop circles and a diabolical conspiracy threatening to obliterate Springfield. Drop that donut and grab the wheel!

*Over 50 mayhem-filled missions

Actual voiceovers by "The Simpsons" cast

Authentic story by "The Simpsons" writers

Bonus unlockables & multiplayer action*

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2 / XBox

MMMMM… THE SIMPSONS HIT & RUN’ ON STORE SHELVES NOW

Vivendi Universal Games Brings America's Favorite Family to Consoles this Week

LOS ANGELES, CA - (September 16, 2003) - Grab a box of donuts and pick up the controller, it's time to take Homer and the gang for an adventure through Springfield in the "Best Simpsons. Game. Ever." according to the October 2003 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vivendi Universal Games announced today that The Simpsons Hit & Run for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox’ video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube’ has shipped to retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99. Developed in collaboration with Gracie Films and series creator Matt Groening, The Simpsons Hit & Run is a "must-have" for both gamers and fans alike.

Developed by Radical Entertainment and licensed by Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising, The Simpsons Hit & Run is a hilarious mission-based driving game featuring the signature humor of The Simpsons set in the interactive world of Springfield U.S.A., featuring such locations as the Kwik-E-Mart, the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and Moe's Tavern. Players will be challenged to explore more than 50 driving and on-foot missions as one of five playable characters - Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa, and Apu.

"By combining a brand new story written by award-winning Simpsons writers and voiceovers from the original show cast, Hit & Run promises a genuinely hilarious interactive experience," said Phil O'Neil, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Vivendi Universal Games. "Anyone who has ever watched The Simpsons will immediately enjoy Hit & Run for its ability to capture the spirit of the show and allow players to participate in the wild world of Springfield."

The Simpsons Hit & Run also features 49 hidden collector cards containing episode-specific bonus material from the many seasons of the television show as well as loads of in-game animated gags and jokes, giving fans of The Simpsons all of the humor and wit of Springfield and its citizens.

The Simpsons Hit & Run is available now on PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube for a suggested retail price of $49.99 with an ESRB "Teen" rating. For more information, log on to www.thesimpsons-hitandrun.com.

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Press Release

The game:

There are strange happenings in Springfield. Homer decides to investigate!

There are strange happenings in Springfield. People are missing, very mysterious crop circles are appearing, and hidden cameras are being exposed. When Homer notices a black van with a satellite dish parked outside the Simpsons house, he decides to investigate further into these odd events. What he reveals could be the biggest mystery to rock Springfield since Who Shot Mr. Burns? The Simpsons Hit & Run promises a hilarious mission based driving game with exciting out-of-the-car platform gameplay, the signature satire of The Simpsons, and the interactive world of Springfield.

**Over 56 driving and on-foot missions in 7 huge levels spread out over the familiar Springfield landmarks

Explore Springfield like never before - ON FOOT - as Homer, Bart, Apu, Marge, and Lisa.

For the first time, explore the interiors of locations like the Kwik-e-mart, the Power Plant, and even the Simpsons home.

Brand new story and dialogue written by award-winning The Simpsons writers

Voiced by The Simpsons cast for full brand authenticity

Drive as 17 different characters including Cletus, Comic Book Guy, and Principal Skinner with his nagging Mother as a backseat driver.

Over 40 unique vehicles to unlock including Homer's Mr. Plow and Cletus pick-up truck.

Pick-up-and play game controls are inviting for non-gaming Simpsons fan while challenging the serious gamer

In-game animated gags and hidden jokes throughout the environments give the genuine feel of being in an episode of The Simpsons.

Hidden pickups containing episode-specific bonus material from the last 14 seasons to reward The Simpsons fan and increase the shelf life of title.

Multiplayer mode for up-to 4 players in unlockable driving challenges.**

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Vivendi Universal Games UK website - Windows

Introduction

Springfield's biggest driving hazards are let loose! Drive yourself crazy in lawless fender-benders and chaotic head-on collisions as your favorite Simpsons character. Unbuckle your seatbelt and set out on foot to investigate creepy crop circles and a diabolical conspiracy threatening to obliterate Springfield. Drop that donut and grab the wheel!

Features - Bonus unlockables, including costumes, cars and multiplayer - Over 50 mayhem-filled missions with over 40 unique vehicles - Actual voiceovers by "The Simpsons" cast - Authentic story by "The Simpsons" Writers

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www.igamesasia.com.sg

The Simpsons make like Tommy Vercetti and head out on a GTA-style adventure

If you were beginning to despair that there would ever be a Simpsons game that could do the series justice, then you'll be pleased to hear that Hit & Run has broken the habit of the licence's lifetime and come up with an absolute corker of a game.

Taking the winning Rockstar formula and giving Hit & Run a Grand Theft Auto-style makeover, Radical Entertainment has managed to create a Simpsons title which is fun to play, contains solid gameplay, and features all the wry humour of the TV show. The gameplay is essentially the same as GTA (drive about on missions, collect items, 'requisition' cars) and, whilst it isn't as gritty, there's still plenty of socially acceptable cartoon style violence to wince at. Setting out as Homer, you'll start the game investigating the appearance of dark vans, mechanised bees and a strangely addictive cola in Springfield, and go on to commandeer various vehicles in your mission to unravel the mystery.

Structured in much the same way as Grand Theft Auto, Simpsons Hit & Run is a mission-based adventure, with seven levels containing seven primary missions in each, which are assigned to a set character (you can play as Homer, Bart, Lisa and Marge, and Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu gets a mission too). The tasks usually involve picking something up, or collecting items by driving around in the day-glo world of Springfield. The characteristic humour of the animated series has been given free reign here, making Hit & Run great fun to play.

There are a total of 56 driving and on-foot missions to complete, and bonus missions unlock extras such as new vehicles and outfits for the characters. Hit & Run has some neat little gags written in too, such as stumbling on Krusty looking at 'adult' magazines when you walk into the Kwik-E-Mart. It's got all the hallmarks of a great game - and it's a Simpsons title too. Woo hoo!

• Complete missions to unlock new vehicles and bonus stuff
• Dialogue provided by all of the show's voice actors
• Play as the Simpsons family (Homer, Marge, Bart or Lisa) and Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu

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uk.playstation.com

There are strange happenings in Springfield.

People are missing, very mysterious crop circles are appearing, and hidden cameras are being exposed. When Homer notices a black van with a satellite dish parked outside the Simpsons house, he decides to investigate further into these odd events.

What he reveals could be the biggest mystery to rock Springfield since "Who Shot Mr. Burns" ...

• More than 56 driving and on-foot missions: Spread out in seven huge levels, complete with all your favourite Springfield landmarks.
• Explore Springfield like never before—on foot: Play as Homer, Bart, Apu, Marge, and Lisa.
• Get an inside look: Check out the interiors of locations like the Kwik-e-mart, the Power Plant, and even the Simpson family home.
• Brand new story and dialogue: Written by the award-winning writers of The Simpsons.
• Voiced by The Simpsons cast: You can't get more authentic.
• Drive as 17 different characters: Get behind the wheel as Cletus, Comic Book Guy, or Principal Skinner (with your nagging mother as a backseat driver).
• More than 40 unique vehicles to unlock: Drive Homer’s Mr. Plow or Cletus’s pick-up truck!
• Pick-up-and play game controls: Inviting for non-gaming Simpsons fan, while challenging for the serious gamer.
• In-game animated gags and hidden jokes throughout the environments: You'll have the genuine feel of being in an actual episode of The Simpsons.
• Hidden pickups: Discover episode-specific bonus material from the last 14 seasons.
• Multiplayer mode: Play with up to three of your friends in unlockable driving challenges.

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www.xbox.com