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The Legacy of Goku Press Release
INFOGRAMES, INC. REVEALS ITS FIRST
DRAGON BALL Z® GAME, THE LEGACY OF GOKU®
Phenomenally Popular Property
Headed to Game Boy® Advance This Winter
PLYMOUTH, MN, June 5, 2001 – Unveiling the first details surrounding its
lineup of eagerly anticipated video games based on the Dragon Ball Z® property,
WizardWorks, a division of Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) announced today The
Legacy of Goku® for the Game Boy® Advance. Developed by Webfoot™
Technologies, Inc., The Legacy of Goku® is an action-adventure game complimented
by engaging role-playing elements, that challenges players to defeat enemies throughout
various quests in an effort to save Earth from the Saiyans, and save the galaxy
from the evil Frieza. As the story unfolds, players explore vast lands and interact
with numerous characters as they attempt to complete their quest.
“Dragon Ball Z® has a loyal following in the millions, and our primary
goal with The Legacy of Goku® is to provide them with a compelling interactive
game that stays true to the cartoon series,” said Paul Rinde, senior vice
president and general manager of WizardWorks. “To that end, we’ve incorporated
the same distinctive visual style and deep character development, and combined
them with proven game features such as multi-play and dynamic story telling.”
In The Legacy of Goku®, the kidnapping of Goku’s son sets off a chain
of events that ultimately threatens the safety of the galaxy. Powerful alien forces
converge on Earth to acquire the powerful Dragon Balls -- objects which when brought
together grant the possessor a single wish. Ultimately, the stage moves to the
distant planet of Namek, one of the sources of the Dragon Balls, where an entity
of mind-boggling strength, Frieza, is preparing to gain immortality by enslaving
the galaxy. It’s up to Goku and his friends to stop Frieza before it’s
too late.
Throughout The Legacy of Goku®, players can build up and maximize their character’s
powers to aid their quest during future battles. Success in combat depends on
mastering the balance of Melee versus Ki fighting. In story mode, the primary
mode of single-player action, players move from chapter to chapter, completing
quests and fighting battles. However, gamers can also play several chapters at
once, simultaneously controlling different characters and accomplishing different
tasks.
About Webfoot Technologies
Headquartered in Lockport, Illinois, Webfoot Technologies, Inc. is a leading software
developer of 3D engines and entertainment titles for multiple platforms. Webfoot's
cross-platform technologies provide extremely fast porting for multiple operating
system releases. The company's beyond-the-envelope display, sound and animation
engines allow for extremely efficient software development cycles and excellent
multimedia integration, along with easy user installs and seamless accommodation
of a variety of end-user hardware. For more information, visit Webfoot's Web site
at www.webfootgames.com.
About FUNimation®
FUNimation Productions Ltd. is the exclusive licensor of the phenomenally successful
anime Dragon Ball Z®, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball GT in the United States,
Canada and Australia and selected other countries. FUNimation is also a full service
production company and distributor of Dragon Ball Z® home videos. FUNimation’s
Dragon Ball Z® has attained a tremendously loyal fan base as the Dragon Ball
Z® anime cartoon series sets records on the Cartoon Network; the Dragon Ball
Z® website receives millions of hits each day; Dragon Ball Z® videos are
consistent top sellers, and its action figure and other toys from master toy licensee
Irwin Toys are at record sales levels. Scores of licensees market Dragon Ball
Z® products in all major categories, from publishing and toys to videos, interactive
video games, trading cards and apparel, among others. Membership in Club Z has
surpassed 600,000 children, with between 1,000 and 2,000 more joining each day.
Founded in 1994 by Gen Fukunaga, FUNimation Productions Ltd. has introduced the
Japanese Dragon Ball Z® anime sensation to America and other countries. FUNimation
also represents other properties, such as Chuck E. Cheese. FUNimation is a production,
licensing, internet and home video distribution company, providing quality entertainment
for children.
For More information regarding Dragon Ball Z® , please contact Dave Moran
at FUNimation at 817-788-0627 X 207.
About Infogrames
Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) is a leading publisher and distributor of video
games for consoles (Sony, Sega, Nintendo, and Microsoft), personal computers and
Macintosh systems. The company’s award-winning franchises include Alone In
The Dark, Driver, Deer Hunter, Test Drive, and Unreal. Infogrames Inc.’s
Humongous Entertainment division is a leader in children’s entertainment
software and its Macintosh publishing label, MacSoft, is the number one publisher
of Macintosh entertainment software. Based in New York, NY, Infogrames, Inc. is
a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext
5257) and serves as the headquarters for the company's operations in North America.
Founded in 1983, Infogrames Entertainment SA is a global publisher and distributor
of video games for all platforms, as well as interactive digital television, mobile
smart devices (WAP, HDML) and in-flight entertainment systems. With Infogrames
Entertainment SA’s recent acquisition of Hasbro Interactive, the company
now boasts a line of software based on well-known licenses such as Monopoly, Jeopardy,
Tonka, and Atari.
For more information, visit Infogrames' US Web site at www.us.infogrames.com.
