Wizardworks Brings PC Mega-Hit 'Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter' to Game Boy(r) Color.
Adrenaline-Pumping Thrill of a Big Game Hunt Now Available in the Palm of Gamers' Hands.
Los Angeles, CA, May 11, 2000 - Expanding one of the most successful hunting game franchises in history, WizardWorks, a division of Infogrames Inc., announces Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter for the Nintendo Game Boy(r) Color. Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter became a mega-hit in on the PC by delivering a realistic big game experience on rugged terrains with extreme weather conditions. Slated for release in August, Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter challenges players to track down big game animals such as elk, deer, bear and big horn sheep using a variety of different sporting arms and tools of the trade.
"Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter gives hand-held gamers a chance experience the unique challenges of hunting big-game animals in extreme conditions," said Paul Rinde, senior vice president of WizardWorks. "We're excited to expand the reach of this legendary hunting franchise onto a new platform, and deliver a unique experience to the millions of Game Boy users."
In the game, players must comb the mountains of Colorado, Montana, and New Mexico in search of big game animals, often considered among the most prestigious and difficult trophies to obtain.
Features include:
Abundant animals making targets easier to track and hunt.
Breathtaking hunting areas including Colorado, Montana, and New Mexico.
Calls, attractants and cover scents.
Life-like animal movements and behavior.
Big-game animals to hunt including deer, bear, elk, and big horn sheep.
Vast arsenal of sporting arms including rifle, muzzle loader and bow.
Developed by Running Dog Software, Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter will be available in retail outlets nationwide date for a suggested retail price of $19.99, or through secure online transactions at www.gtstore.com.
Infogrames Entertainment, S.A. (Paris Bourse: SICOVAM 5257) is a worldwide leader in the interactive entertainment software industry. Headquartered in France, the company develops and publishes award-winning computer and video games for the PlayStation(r) game console, PlayStation 2 game console, Nintendo(r) 64, Nintendo(r) Game Boy(r) Color, Sega(r) Dreamcast(tm), and personal computer platforms. Founded in 1983 by chairman and CEO Bruno Bonnell, Infogrames' 17-year history has produced many award-winning franchises, such as Test Drive(r), V-Rally(tm), Driver, Independence War(tm), Unreal, HardBall(r), Oddworld, and Alone In The Dark(tm). The company is also known for its long list of well-known licenses including Warner Bros. Looney Tunes(tm), Mission: Impossible(tm), Le Mans 24 Hours(r), AM General Hummer(r), Harley- Davidson(r), and Dodge(r) Viper.