Atari today announced the development of a second game based on Terminator®3: Rise of the Machinesâ„¢, the summer blockburster motion picture from Intermedia, IMF and C2 Pictures. “Terminator 3: Redemptionâ„¢” will take players for another ride into the post-apocalyptic universe presented in the feature film as they become the series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. A playable demo of the new action game is available with the retail version of Atari’s Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, which is currently available at retail stores nationwide.
In development with Atari’s own Paradigm Entertainment, “Terminator 3: Redemption” will feature vehicle- and character-based combat and exploration from a third-person perspective and be presented in a larger and more diverse Terminator world. Scheduled for release on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCubeâ„¢, “Terminator 3: Redemption” will be available summer 2004.
“`Terminator 3: Redemption’ will give gamers an opportunity to experience the world of Terminator like never before — they will go places and do things that have only been hinted at in the films,” said Jim Galis, executive producer, Atari’s Paradigm Entertainment studio. “The Terminator movies have become known for their incredible chase scenes and total destruction — in `Terminator 3: Redemption’ we’re going to recreate that moment-by-moment intensity with incredible action-driving only the Terminator license can provide.”
“Terminator 3: Redemption” will allow players to assume the role of the most popular and iconic character featured in the Terminator films, the Terminator. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s voice and likeness, “Terminator 3: Redemption” will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing the vehicles and enemies that come straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground-based and air forces.
“Terminator 3: Redemption” will be available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube next summer. Information about Atari’s recently released “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” can be found online at www.t3game.com.
