Three new titles for the PlayStation 2 from Acclaim

Acclaim Entertainment announces three new titles for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.

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Glen Cove, New York, (March 21, 2000) -- Acclaim Entertainment, (NASDAQ:AKLM), a leading worldwide interactive entertainment company, today announced its first of several video game releases for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Acclaim will release its gold-standard sports title All-Star Baseball 2002 as well as new games based on the Ferrari Formula 1 and 360 Challenge series on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Acclaim's upcoming games promise to take full advantage of the new hardware system's powerful technology by featuring breath-taking graphics, immersive gameplay, and incredible digital sound.

Acclaim is currently developing several new games for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system to be released during the Company's fiscal year 2001 (Sept. 1, 2000 - Aug. 31, 2001).

As part of the Acclaim's PlayStation 2 strategy, Acclaim will develop new and unique character-based games that will be platform exclusive. "We are dedicated to working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment to develop unique titles that take full advantage of this groundbreaking next generation system," said Greg Fischbach, co-chairman and CEO of Acclaim Entertainment

"We will vigorously support the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system with the introduction of new, exciting and high-quality titles during the launch period and ongoing. We will launch several new strong brands, such as Ferrari, and introduce Acclaim Sports titles leading with All Star Baseball 2002."

Officially licensed by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, Acclaim's All-Star Baseball features award-winning gameplay and stunningly realistic graphics, and All-Star Baseball 2002 (Spring '01) for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system will be no exception. All-Star Baseball 2002 will feature a realistic physics-based engine and stunning graphics. For example, there are more polygons in each player's head than the number used to create an entire stadium in Acclaim's previous Nintendo*64 games. Acclaim will also develop and publish the most intensive, thrilling game to hit the racing sector, based on the Ferrari 360 Challenge, a car that was totally developed and conceived for racing. The Ferrari 360 Challenge was unveiled at the 1999 International Frankfurt Motor Show and has been described as one of the most significant sports cars ever to be built at Maranello.

Also as part of Acclaim's agreement with Ferrari, a Ferrari Grand Prix game is also under development for the PlayStation 2. The game will feature all the thrills and innovations of the Ferrari Formula 1 racing team. With it's spectacular cars and its world-beating drivers, Ferrari, eight-time winner of the Formula 1 drivers' championship and nine times constructors' champions, is the most evocative name in Grand Prix racing.

Acclaim will announce more specific details on the upcoming games and provide a release schedule over the next several months.

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