Virtual Kasparov

Titus Interactive launches the first chess game for Game Boy Advance.

Paris, March 26, 2002 - The Most Brilliant Chess Player on Game Boy Advance.

Titus Interactive (Euroclear 5012 ; Reuters TITP.LN) today announced the release of Virtual Kasparov on the Game Boy Advance, already available in Europe and available beginning of April 2002 on the American market.

Developed by Titus Interactive Studio, Virtual Kasparov is based on the «Virtual Chess» double professional world champion engine. The game features 31 different opponents before facing Garry Kasparov, a tutorial mode with 50 modules, a story mode and a 2-player single cartridge mode.

Eric Caen, President of Titus Interactive commented «This game offers everything a beginner or an experienced chess player could expect from a Game Boy Advance version. With a legendary name, being the first chess game available on this market, Virtual Kasparov has got what it takes to become an all time classic.» Kasparov in your pocket! The most brilliant chess player ever will be your personal trainer, sharing with you his technical knowledge and the history of the game...

Can you meet the challenge and play head to head against him? Titus Interactive was founded in 1985 by Hervé and Eric Caen. The company has quickly grown into one of the world’s leading multi-platform software developers and publishers. Titus has developed a number of highly acclaimed games for both PC and console. With offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Hamburg and Tokyo, the company has established an extensive distribution network . Titus Interactive holds 70,5% of Interplay Entertainment and 100% of Avalon Interactive. For the year 2000/2001 (closing on June 30, 2001), the group has reported consolidated net revenues of EUR 175 million. For the fiscal year 2001/2002 ending june 30, 2002, Titus Interactive Group reported group net revenue of EUR 122.7 million.

Titus trades on the European exchange Euro NM under the following codes: TITP.LN, ISIN : FR0000050122. More comprehensive information on Titus Interactive and its products is available through its worldwide web site at http://www.titusgames.com

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Virtual Kasparov Press Release

Virtual Kasparov voor Nintendo Game Boy Advance

A chess engine designed by the authors of the renowned PC program Virtual chess, with an opening repertoire from the greatest & most renowned chess player EVER, Garry Kasparov. A total of 62 of the brilliant chess games which will give hours of pleasure & teach technical chess knowledge and history to gamers from novice to expert.

• Gary Kasparov license: best known and most accomplished player in the world of chess.
• Tutorial: 50 chess learning modules from basic up!
• 1 or up to 2 players via link cable with single pack mode.
• 31 unique opponents with individual personalities
• An added 'story mode' with bonus to unlock ( areas, opponents, games )
• A quick start that allows play to start very quickly, and gives the ability to customise player profiles.
• Lots of resources: technical chess knowledge as well as history of the game.

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hardware.kelkoo.nl

Virtual Kasparov offers Game Boy Advance players a chess game with a single-player Story mode as well as multiplayer options.

Named for Garry Kasparov, the Russian grand master, Virtual Kasparov offers a lengthy story mode that will challenge even well-versed players. Fortunately, beginners can learn valuable skills in an extensive tutorial.

As you travel the world, you will challenge 31 fictional, computer-controlled opponents. On the road to becoming the world champion like Kasparov himself, you are provided insights on each rival's unique strategy and style.

No chess game would be complete without a chance to challenge a human opponent and Virtual Kasparov delivers with both Single Pak and Multi Pak play. A basic game requires two GBAs, a GBA Game Link cable and one Game Pak, but for a complete set of features two Game Paks are required. Two people can also take turns with a single Game Pak and GBA.

Titus has included an impressive set of options including 12 chess boards. There are even two boards presented in a 3-D, isometric view. You can also turn on and off the indicators that show your opponent's last move.

Despite a wide range of options, Virtual Kasparov falls short of Chessmaster in the features department. However, the unique story mode makes for an enjoyable single-player experience.

This game has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board. Progress is saved in one of three save files.

Virtual Kasparov is in stores now.

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www.nintendo.com

GKasparov in your pocket! The most brilliant chess player ever will be your personal trainer, sharing with you his technical knowledge and the history of the game... Can you raise the challenge and play head to head against him?

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Titus Interactive website