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Test Drive off-Road 3---Rumbles into stores this week

21 December 1999

Hi there,

Test Drive Off-Road 3 for the Game Boy Color began shipping this week.
Below is the announcement and information.  Please let me know if you have
any questions!

You can also contact Tom Richardson at (408) 985-1700, ext. 426 or by email
at trichardson@us.infogrames.com.

Merry Christmas!

Mika :-)

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INFOGRAMES NORTH AMERICA, INC.'S 
TEST DRIVE® OFF-ROAD 3 FOR THE GAME BOY COLOR® RUMBLES INTO STORES THIS WEEK

Game Features Rumble Pak plus 10 Licensed Vehicles, Including a Hummer®
License Exclusive For Racing Game Format

SAN JOSE, CA - December 21, 1999 - Infogrames North America Inc., a leading
publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today that its
off-road racing game, Test Drive Off-Road 3, for the Nintendo® Game Boy
Color, will begin shipping to stores this week.  The PlayStation® and
personal computer versions shipped earlier this fall.
"Test Drive Off-Road 3 gives gamers the ultimate off-road racing experience
right in the palm of their hands," said Laddie Ervin, director of product
marketing for sports and racing at Infogrames North America, Inc.  "With the
combination of real licensed vehicles and real-world locations, it is the
best bet for a Game Boy gamer."
Test Drive Off-Road 3 for the Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems
combines real-world vehicles and environments with arcade-style play.
Players will feel every impact with its built-in rumble feature and off-road
obstacles, including boulders, trees and treacherous terrain on every track.
Players can choose from 10 licensed off-road vehicles, including the AM
General
Hummer®, Dodge* Ram V12, Dodge* Shelby Durango SP360, Ford F150 4x4, Jeep*
Wrangler and Jeep* Grand Cherokee, Land Rover* Defender 90, Subaru*Outback,
Chenowth DRV-1 and Dodge* T-Rex. 


With 24 tracks in eight exotic real-world locations, Test Drive Off-Road 3
offers gamers a chance to drive through the deep, dark Black Forest of
Germany, the icy streets of Canada, past the pyramids in Egypt or through
the colorful autumn backdrop of Vermont.  Other tracks include Moab, Utah;
Cancun, Mexico; New Orleans, Louisianna; and Yosemite, California.
            Test Drive Off-Road 3 offers three game modes including
Tournament Play, Single Race and Patrol Chase. Tournament "Cup" Competition
includes Amateur Cup, Semi-Pro, Pro, Summit, Grizzly and Mammoth. This is
the player's chance to win "prize money", which enables them to buy
higher-end vehicles and earn power-ups, which enhance the performance of the
vehicle (acceleration, top speed, traction, gearing, power winch, etc.).  If
a player places first in all the races, the hidden "Extreme Cup" is
unlocked, which offers six previously unseen tracks.  
In the Single Race, players compete against some of the world's top
off-roading vehicles, while avoiding boulders, trees, and treacherous
terrain.  Here, players can practice on troublesome tracks that they have
unlocked in tournament play.  Patrol Chase allows players to choose from
several special off-road police vehicles and enforce the law by issuing
citations to out-of-control off-roaders. 
  	Developed by Xantera and published by Infogrames North America Inc.,
Test Drive Off-Road 3 for the Game Boy Color includes a battery backup
feature that allows players to save everything from best track times to
trophies won in tournament play. Test Drive Off-Road 3 can be found at most
major retail outlets and is available at an estimated retail price of
$29.99.  The game is compatible with all Nintendo Game Boy systems.
Infogrames is a worldwide leader in the interactive entertainment software
industry. The company develops and publishes award-winning computer and
video games for the PlayStation* game console, Nintendo* 64, Nintendo* Game
Boy Color, Sega* Dreamcast*, and personal computer platforms. Founded in
1983, Infogrames' 16-year history has produced many award-winning
franchises, such as Test Drive®, V-Rally*, Independence War*, Hardball®, and
Alone In The Dark*. The company is also known for its long list of
well-known licenses including Warner Brothers' Looney Tunes, Mission
Impossible, Le Mans, AM General Hummer®, Harley- Davidson®, and Dodge®
Viper. Based in San Jose, California, Infogrames North America, Inc. serves
as the headquarters for Infogrames' operations in North America.  For more
information, visit the company's web site at www.infogrames.net.
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