April 26, 2006

Atari’s HOT PXL to Deliver Street Smart, Pick Up and Play Mini-Games into the Hands of PSP™ System Gamers

Atari, Inc. today announced the upcoming release of HOT PXL*, the ingenious and hip new title for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system currently scheduled for a holiday 2006 release. Bringing fast and furious bite-size gaming to PSP system, HOT PXL comprises more than 200 deviously crafted mini-games based on a unique and original story premise that draws inspiration from street culture and the digital lifestyle.

In HOT PXL the player is charged with guiding the central character, a skateboarder named Djon, through an extraordinary and colorful journey in a pixellated world. The world of HOT PXL features fast-paced and varied mini-games ranging from eccentrically outrageous to cool and clever, dipping into Atari’s rich video game history for inspiration along the way. The rapid gameplay requires players to draw on their reflexes and 2D gaming prowess to get through hundreds of inspired scenarios – whether it’s blasting through an old-school style video game, busting tricks on a skateboard or a BMX, stage-diving at a concert, or just trying to cross a busy digital street.

“HOT PXL provides an entertaining new concept coupled with fresh and vigorous gameplay,” said Steve Tucker, Director of Marketing, Atari, Inc. “Within a market of ports, sequels and recognized franchises, Atari is proud to bring HOT PXL and offer a fun, unique, and original game that offers people easy ‘pick up and play’ entertainment.”

HOT PXL will take full advantage of PSP system’s unique wireless capabilities, including the ability to download new content through an online interface, providing gamers with a fresh gaming experience. HOT PXL is scheduled for a holiday 2006 release on PSP system. For more information on HOT PXL, visit www.hotpxl.com.

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