Got this PR in my mail today, gives a small update on the release date...
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Acclaim's South Park Nintendo 64 Game Exceeds Retail Expectations
Nintendo 64 Hit Will Be Followed By March PC Release And Global Launch
Glen Cove, N.Y., (January 20, 1999) - Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKLM), a leading worldwide interactive entertainment company, announced that sales of South Park for Nintendo 64 have exceeded retail expectations. The initial shipment of South Park quickly sold out during the holidays, and major retailers have already placed re-orders. South Park for the PC will ship in March 1999. Acclaim also plans to launch the game outside North America in March.
"We are pleased to report that the first shipment of South Park sold out in record time, exceeding retail forecasts and making it one of the top-selling Nintendo 64 games this holiday season," said Paul Eibeler, vice president and general manager of Acclaim North America. "The demand for South Park by consumers has been incredible."
"South Park was our number one selling Nintendo 64 title during Christmas week," said Doreen McKenzie, divisional merchandising manager of video games for Babbage's Etc., the parent company of Software Etc. and Babbage's. "The game exceeded our sales expectations, forcing us to re-order immediately."
South Park's release was supported with a multi-million dollar nationwide marketing campaign that includes television, radio, online and in-store merchandising targeted to adult males. The campaign also features televised advertisements on Comedy Central's* "South Park" cable show. Acclaim includes a warning label on the game's box cover informing purchasers of South Park's adult content and language.
South Park for Nintendo 64 and PC launches internationally this March.
"The South Park TV program is incredibly popular in London and throughout Europe," said Rodney Cousens, president and chief operating officer, Acclaim International. "We're very excited about the March launch of South Park in the European market and have high expectations for its global success."
Loaded with non-stop action and laughs, the South Park game is true to the wildly successful television series. The game unfolds in five episode-based, single-player adventures. South Park features custom voices recorded specifically for the game by Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and Isaac Hayes. Gamers can choose to play as Kyle, Stan, Cartman or Kenny in single player mode, or select among a host of 20 South Park characters in multiplayer mode. Acclaim's Official South Park Strategy Guide was released simultaneously with the game providing fans with tips and game strategies.
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Acclaim Entertainment Background Information Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment platforms including Nintendo, Sony and Sega hardware systems, and PCs. Acclaim owns and operates four studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software directly in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia. Acclaim also distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, and publishes comic books and software strategy guides. Acclaim's company objectives are to produce high quality interactive entertainment software, build and maintain brands, and build shareholder value. Acclaim's headquarters are in Glen Cove, New York and Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit our website at http://www.acclaim.net.