ATARI'S TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES VIDEOGAME TO PARALLEL BLOCKBUSTER SUMMER FILM

Arnold Schwarzenegger Likeness and Voice Make First Ever Videogame Appearance on All Major Console Systems

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LONDON- April 24, 2003 - Atari announced today the development of a videogame based on Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, the upcoming summer blockbuster motion picture from Intermedia, IMF and C2 Pictures, scheduled for nationwide release by Warner Bros. Pictures on July 2. The film will also be released overseas through Columbia TriStar Film Distributors International and in Japan by Toho Towa. A first-person action game currently in development for all major console gaming platforms, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will - for the first time on next-generation console systems - allow players to become the Terminator Series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the original Terminator. This marks the first time Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice and likeness has ever appeared in a home videogame.

"The Terminator series is one of the most popular movie franchises in existence today and its latest incarnation, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, is one of the most highly anticipated movie releases of 2003," said Matt Broughton, International Communications Director, Infogrames Europe. "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, the videogame, will capitalize on every aspect of the feature film's popularity, from a mind-bending plot that closely follows the movie's script to the first ever appearance of Arnold Schwarzenegger's likeness and voice in a videogame. Gamers and Terminator fans alike are going to be blown away when we give them an opportunity to become one of the most advanced fighting machines ever created."

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will feature exclusive film footage created specifically for the release of the videogame and not available in the motion picture. Filmed by director Jonathan Mostow, this 5-minute segment features Arnold Schwarzenegger and sheds new light on the mythology behind the origins of the Terminator. In addition, footage from the feature film is also used liberally throughout the game to set up key situations and story-related game elements.

"Videogames have become an entertainment medium as big as the movies they are based on," said C-2 producers Andy Vajna and Mario Kassar. "Now the Terminator has found the most exciting and authentic expression as a videogame of what made these movies a hit in theaters around the world and we are proud to be partnered with Atari in bringing Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines into homes everywhere."

The Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines videogame storyline will weave in and out of the movie script as players face enemies from the present in which the War of the Machines looms on the horizon, to the apocalyptic future where the War itself is waged on all fronts. While following the feature film's plot closely, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will go one step further by providing fans of the Terminator series with a deeper look into the movie's universe and the role of the Terminator, a futuristic fighting machine reprogrammed to save humanity from the SkyNet holocaust.

As the Terminator, players will face all comers in first-person action from the wastelands of the future to present-day Los Angeles. Military bases, laboratories and downtown Los Angeles are just a few of the more than 20 unique locations found in the game, which have been taken straight from the current Terminator timeline of events. In addition, more than 20 futuristic and modern-day weapons will be at the player's disposal for use in terminating any enemy in the most efficient manner possible, including the SkyNet Arc-Laser, Tech-Com Micro Rocket Launcher and the AR-15 Assault Rifle with M202 Grenade Launcher.

Much like the feature film, when Terminators clash in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines all hell is sure to break loose. Terminators are designed to utilize the most readily and efficient means available to eliminate any particular foe - when that enemy is a Terminator this leads to absolutely brutal hand-to-hand combat. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will allow player's to engage in true movie-like Terminator combat as they repeatedly face the ultimate killing machine, the T-X, throughout the single-player game. Smashing opponents into walls, massive two-handed chops and crushing kicks are just a few of the dozens of moves in the Terminator's arsenal.

A unique twist in the Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines story will also allow players to operate the Terminator before it was reprogrammed in the future to save John Connor. As a result, players will be able to test their terminating skills against battle-hardened Tech Com special forces from the future as they fight alongside and utilize SkyNet's advanced weaponry, including Future Killer tanks and flyers, fixed gun emplacements as well as other Terminators in an effort to crush the last remnants of mankind.

Developed by Black Ops Entertainment, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will make its debut on all major console gaming systems in Fall 2003.

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Press release (24th April 2003)

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

FACT SHEET Platforms - Sony PlayStation®2, Microsoft Xbox™, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance

Global Release Date - Fall 2004

Developer - Black Ops

Publisher - Atari

Product Description

A first-person action game currently in development for all major console gaming platforms, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will - for the first time on next-generation console systems - allow players to become the Terminator Series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the original Terminator. This marks the first time Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice and likeness has ever appeared in a home videogame.

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will feature exclusive film footage created specifically for the release of the videogame and not available in the motion picture. Filmed by director Jonathan Mostow, this 5-minute segment features Arnold Schwarzenegger and sheds new light on the mythology behind the origins of the Terminator. In addition, footage from the feature film is also used liberally throughout the game to set up key situations and story-related game elements.

The Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines videogame storyline will weave in and out of the movie script as players face enemies from the present in which the War of the Machines looms on the horizon, to the apocalyptic future where the War itself is waged on all fronts. While following the feature film's plot closely, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines will go one step further by providing fans of the Terminator series with a deeper look into the movie's universe and the role of the Terminator, a futuristic fighting machine reprogrammed to save humanity from the SkyNet holocaust.

Game Features* A unique twist in the Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines story will also allow players to operate the Terminator before it was reprogrammed in the future to save John Connor. As a result, players will be able to test their terminating skills against battle-hardened Tech Com special forces from the future * As the Terminator, players will face all comers in first-person action from the wastelands of the future to present-day Los Angeles. * Military bases, laboratories and downtown Los Angeles are just a few of the more than 20 unique locations found in the game, which have been taken straight from the current Terminator timeline of events. * More than 20 futuristic and modern-day weapons will be at the player's disposal for use in terminating any enemy in the most efficient manner possible, including the SkyNet Arc-Laser, Tech-Com Micro Rocket Launcher and the AR-15 Assault Rifle with M202 Grenade Launcher. * Engage in true movie-like Terminator combat as they repeatedly face the ultimate killing machine, the T-X, throughout the single-player game. Smashing opponents into walls, massive two-handed chops and crushing kicks are just a few of the dozens of moves in the Terminator's arsenal.

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Fact sheet (14th May 2003)

He wasn't lying when he said he'll be back, this time fighting the curvaceous T-X in this futuristic FPS

According to a recent interview, James Cameron wanted the T3 movie to fail spectacularly, as he wasn't at the directorial helm. Fortunately for cinemagoers he was happily disappointed and the game-of-the-film won't disappoint either.

Like the recent Enter The Matrix title (also from Atari), Terminator 3's plot will interweave with the movies, revealing extra facets to the story of John Connor's ongoing fight against the machines. Jumping between the contemporary Judgement Day (when the machines nuke the world) and the dark, war torn future glimpsed briefly in the earlier films, you are mankind's last hope and worst enemy. As the T-800 (voiced by and looking like Arnie), you must protect John and all he represents. For those who like the darker side, you'll be pleased to know you can take on the human Tech-Com forces as an evil Terminator who absolutely will not stop ever, until they are dead. Blast with over 20 weapons in first person mode and switch to a third-person beat 'em up style view when the metal fists start flying.

• The first game ever to feature Schwarzenegger's likeness and voice
• Protect John Connor as the 'good' Terminator and slaughter Tech-Com as the 'evil' Terminator
• Encounter the sultry T-X, the sexy killing machine sent to destroy Connor
• Utilise over 20 weapons including lasers, rocket launchers and assault rifles

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uk.playstation.com

A decade has passed since John Connor helped prevent Judgment Day. Now in his early 20s, Connor lives “off the grid.” There’s no way he can be traced by Skynet. Connor’s only hope for survival is the Terminator. Together they must triumph over the T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day.

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www.xbox.com