Advent Rising

The foundations of the universe are about to be violently shaken apart. A timeless prophecy threatens the order of galactic civilization, and one legendary race stands at the epicenter. You are Gideon Wyeth - an unlikely hero who will become the catalyst for the transcendence of his kind.

The Advent of Humanity Begins...

• Stunning single-player game play presented with gorgeous cinematic design
• Sweeping, evolving story by award-winning sci-fi author Orson Scott Card
• 12 amazing weapons and 8 superhuman powers, all with unique alternate fire abilities
• Intense vehicular combat as you fly, drive and battle with 3 incredible vehicles
• Revolutionary Flick-Targeting allows for true combat freedom

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Back of Box - Xbox (US)

Advent Rising is the first in an epic trilogy of action/adventure games, presented in a stunning cinematic format to deliver an unprecedented variety of game play experiences. Built on the Unreal Warfare engine, it offers precise, refined play-dynamics with action-packed adventure and style, wrapped in a visually imaginative universe. Advent is akin to a fast-paced action movie where the player is swept up in a continuously evolving series of sequences and events.

Working with award-winning science fiction author Orson Scott Card, GlyphX Games has created a gripping storyline that will thrust gamers and readers alike into an incredible intergalactic saga. In Advent Rising, players make decisions that effect not only what they experience in the first game, but the entire Advent trilogy.

• An unprecedented single-player gameplay that allows gamers to play through the thrilling action sequences of a blockbuster movie or game, rather than just watch them
• Switch between 3rd and 1st person point-of-view
• Built using next-generation Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma physics engine
• Unprecedented collaboration with award-winning, sci-fi author Orson Scott Card on sweeping storyline
• Downloadable level from Xbox Live and PC online
• Develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation and energy shields
• Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire abilities;
• Command a vast array of incredible vehicles including human and alien assault vehicles, hover tanks and flying vehicles
• Versatile control scheme that allows for acrobatic movement and precise targeting of enemies while quickly switching between weapons and powers
• Musical score features 70-piece Hollywood union orchestra and members of legendary choir
• Dolby Digital 5.1 support

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http://www.adventtrilogy.com/

Majesco Partners With Grammy award-Winning Talent for advent Rising Video Game Soundtrack

EDISON, N.J., February 08, 2005 – Building on the excitement surrounding the May launch of one of their most-anticipated products, Majesco (NASDAQ: MJES), a provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms, today announced an ensemble of top Hollywood and award-winning musical talent behind the video game soundtrack for Advent Rising.

Recorded at Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, CA, the Advent Rising soundtrack is a completely original musical score that incorporates live orchestral and vocal elements to create a variety of musical themes utilized throughout the game. The soundtrack is also planned for retail release to coincide with the game.

"Our approach with Advent Rising was to create a game play experience similar to that of an epic film," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. "Creating a powerful soundtrack was a key component to evoking a higher level of player emotion and allowing the player to feel completely immersed in the Advent universe while playing the game."

Majesco contracted a 70-piece Hollywood union orchestra, which was led by Emmy Award-winning conductor Mark Watters. The score was then mixed and recorded by Armin Steiner, the Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer best known for his work on such blockbusters movies as "Finding Nemo," "Seabiscuit," and "The Matrix" trilogy.

Composition and sound design was created by award-winning composer and video game sound designer Tommy Tallarico, who enlisted the talents of a world famous operatic choir and their complimenting children's choir united to perform the music's extraordinary chorus. Emerging RCA recording artist Charlotte Martin co-wrote and performed lead vocals and piano for the song "Greater Lights," which is featured on the soundtrack.

Coinciding with the announcement is the release of an all-new game play trailer, specially edited to one of the soundtrack's orchestral scores. The official Advent Rising trailer can be viewed at: http://www.adventtrilogy.com/images/movies/1_21/AdventGameplayII_sm.mov and a dditional game information can be found at www.adventtrilogy.com.

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Majesco press release (February 09, 2005)

Majesco Entertainment Launches Intergalactic Adventure of a Lifetime as 'Advent Rising' Ships Today for Xbox®

EDISON, N.J., May 31, 2005 - An epic saga begins as Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL ), an innovative provider of digital entertainment products and content , today announced Advent Rising, the first in a blockbuster trilogy of sci-fi action video games, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Available now for the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, and for personal computer on June 30, Advent Rising thrusts players into an intergalactic tale punctuated with innovative game play, stunning visuals, and a gripping storyline created in collaboration with award-winning sci-fi novelist, Orson Scott Card.

Majesco is supporting the launch of Advent Rising with its “Race to Save Humanity“ Million Dollar Play-and-Win contest beginning on June 9. Made possible only through Xbox® Live and running only for six weeks, the contest offers the first 500,000 eligible consumers who find hidden icons within the Xbox game a chance to win hundreds of weekly prizes and one grand prize of $1,000,000.

“With Advent Rising we not only wanted to create an innovative experience, but develop an entire universe in which players could completely immerse themselves“ said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. “Advent Rising's masterful approach to graphics and game play mechanics coupled with the tremendous literary vision of Orson Scott Card will captivate the mind and emotions of the player, while pushing the bounderies of gaming to an exciting new level.“

“What I found most interesting about collaborating with Majesco and GlyphX Games on Advent Rising was their sincere desire to create a game in which the story served as the springboard for all the other elements“ added Orson Scott Card. “Creating an engrossing story is paramount in establishing credibility with players and allows them to connect with what's happening on screen for a much more meaningful experience.“

In Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy: that of a powerful, ancient race that will one day unite the universe. Millions of cultures from vastly distant worlds revere and hallow these mythological beings known as Humans. One race, the Seekers, know Humans actually exist and are threatened by their potential power. Under the guise of benevolent explorers, the Seekers travel throughout the galaxy in a desperate attempt to eradicate any Human society they unearth.

Players assume the role of Gideon Wyeth, a remnant of the last human outpost, on the brink of discovering the incredible powers that lay dormant within him. It is these powers the Seekers are so desperate to suppress.

Exciting features in Advent Rising include:

Unprecedented single-player action which allows gamers to continue playing through the thrilling cut-scenes rather than just watch them thus keeping them completely immersed in the world; Revolutionary Flick-Targeting control scheme allows for acrobatic movement and precise targeting of enemies while quickly switching between weapons and powers;

Innovative game design allows players to make decisions that effect the outcome of their individual game play experience;

Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire abilities, and develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation and energy shields;

Intense vehicular combat allows players to fly, drive and battle with a variety of vehicles;

Players can easily switch from third to first-person point-of-view; Originally composed soundtrack performed by award-winning 70-piece Hollywood orchestra and members of a legendary tabernacle choir. Live orchestral and vocal elements are utilized to create a variety of musical themes played throughout the game; Built using next-generation Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma physics engine;

Unique cut-scene management feature allows players to pause, skip, or replay cinematic sequences;

Downloadable content from Xbox Live and PC online;

Dolby Digital 5.1 support.

Additional information about Advent Rising and the “Race to Save Humanity“ contest can be found at: www.adventtrilogy.com .

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Majesco press release (May 31, 2005)

Majesco Entertainment Ships PC Version of Advent Rising Video Game

EDISON, N.J., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL - News), an innovative provider of digital entertainment products and content, today announced that it has shipped the PC version of Advent Rising to retail stores nationwide. Developed by GlyphX Games, Advent Rising thrusts players into an intergalactic adventure punctuated with a gripping storyline created in collaboration with award-winning sci-fi novelist, Orson Scott Card.

"Our goal with Advent Rising was to not only to create unique game play, but develop an entire universe in which players could completely immerse themselves," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. "Advent Rising's stylistic approach to graphics and game play, coupled with the tremendous literary vision of Orson Scott Card will captivate the mind and emotions of the player, while launching them into an exciting new gaming adventure."

"What I found most interesting about collaborating with Majesco and GlyphX Games on Advent Rising was their sincere desire to create a game in which the story served as the springboard for all the other elements," added Orson Scott Card. "Creating an engrossing story is paramount in establishing credibility with players and allows them to connect with what's happening on screen for a much more meaningful experience."

In Advent Rising, a common legend pervades the galaxy -- that of a powerful, ancient race that will one day unite the universe. Millions of cultures from vastly distant worlds revere and hallow these mythological beings known as Humans. One race, the Seekers, know Humans actually exist and are threatened by their potential power. Under the guise of benevolent explorers, the Seekers travel throughout the galaxy in a desperate attempt to eradicate any Human society they unearth.

Players assume the role of Gideon Wyeth, a remnant of the last human outpost, on the brink of discovering the incredible powers that lay dormant within him. It is these powers the Seekers are so desperate to suppress.

Exciting features in Advent Rising include:

* Single-player action allows gamers to continue playing through the thrilling cut-scenes rather than just watch them thus keeping them completely immersed in the world;

* Innovative game design allows players to make decisions that effect the outcome of their individual game play experience;

* Wield an arsenal of awesome weapons, all with unique alternate fire abilities, and develop amazing superhuman powers including energy blasts, levitation and energy shields;

* Intense vehicular combat allows players to fly, drive and battle with a variety of vehicles;

* Players can easily switch from third to first-person point-of-view;

* Originally composed soundtrack performed by award-winning 70-piece Hollywood orchestra and members of a legendary tabernacle choir. Live orchestral and vocal elements are utilized to create a variety of musical themes played throughout the game;

* Built using Unreal technology, integrated with the Karma physics engine;

* Unique cut-scene management feature allows players to pause, skip, or replay cinematic sequences;

* Dolby Digital 5.1 support;

* Recommended System Specs: Windows 2000/XP - 3.4 GHz Pentium® IV or AMD Athlon(TM) - 512 MB of RAM - 256 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI® Radeon 9600 or higher - Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series sound card

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Already available for the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, Advent Rising for the PC is available for a suggested retail price of $29.99. Also available is the official Advent Rising Soundtrack from Sumthing Distribution at: http://www.sumthing.com. Additional information about Advent Rising can be found at: http://www.adventtrilogy.com.

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Majesco press release (August 09, 2005)

Das Schicksal des gesamten Universums ruht in deinen Händen. Du bist Gideon Wyeth - nicht gerade zum Helden geboren, muss er in diesem epischen Scif-fi-Action-Adventure die Menschheit vor der Ausrottung bewahren...

• Atemberaubende Einzelspieler-Action
• Breit angelegte Handlung vom anerkannten Sci-Fi-Autor Orsen Scott Card
• 12 erstaunliche Waffen und 8 übermenschliche Kräfte
• Intensive Flug- und Fahrzeuggefechte

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Back of Keep Case - Windows (Germany)

The foundations of the universe are about to be violently shaken apart. A timeless prophecy threatens the order of galactic civilization, and one legendary race stands at the epicenter. You are Gideon Wyeth - an unlikely hero who will become the catalyst for the transcendence of his kind.

The Advent of Humanity Begins...

• Stunning single-player game play presented with gorgeous cinematic design
• Sweeping, evolving story by award-winning sci-fi author Orson Scott Card
• 12 amazing weapons and 8 superhuman powers, all with unique alternate fire abilities
• Intense vehicular combat as you fly, drive and battle with 3 incredible vehicles
• Seemlessly switch between 3rd and 1st person perspectives

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Back of Box - Windows (United States)