Atari's Test Drive Unlimited Goes Gold On PC and PlayStation(R)2 System

            - Atari.com Offers PC Version for Digital Download -

    NEW YORK, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR),
one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game
publisher, today announced that development is complete on Test Drive
Unlimited for Windows and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system
with the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system game due for completion
later this month. Test Drive Unlimited for Windows and PlayStation(R)2
system will ship to retail outlets nationwide starting on March 20. In an
unprecedented sales move, Atari will offer consumers Test Drive Unlimited
for Windows two weeks early via digital download on Atari.com beginning
March 6.
    Following the release of Test Drive Unlimited for Xbox 360(TM) video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft in September 2006, the title
has won a host of awards and attracted a loyal fan-base to become the new
benchmark for next-generation driving titles. "The three versions scheduled
for release this Spring are equally as impressive in terms of presentation,
technical achievement and gameplay," said Stephen Baer, Senior Product
Manager, Atari, Inc., "Each gives players the chance to race some of the
world's most desirable cars on the wide open tropical roads of Hawaii."
    "This year Atari is placing a major emphasis on leveraging new online
capabilities to connect directly with the community," said Chris
Bergstresser, Senior Vice President, Atari Online Entertainment. "Offering
Test Drive Unlimited for the PC to fans for digital download two weeks
prior to retail launch, is part of a new online initiative for Atari to
nurture our core consumers, open a dialogue and encourage our gamers to
join our online community."
    Developed by Eden Studios, the team behind the Xbox 360 version, Test
Drive Unlimited for PC features 90 incredible cars and bikes from some of
the world's most desirable brands including Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, and
many more. Requiring no monthly subscription to play, the game takes
advantage of cutting-edge PC hardware, allowing it to be played in
extremely high resolution that take Test Drive Unlimited's visuals to a new
level. Enhancements include TrackIR(TM) support, improved effects, steering
wheel support and simplified matchmaking.
    Continuing to drive racing games to new boundaries, the open online
multiplayer gameplay of Test Drive Unlimited for PS2 system and PSP system
is an industry first. With over one thousand miles of diverse open roads,
Test Drive Unlimited also delivers a seamless racing experience and a line
up of 65 ultra-realistic cars from 30+ exclusive manufacturers including
Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Jaguar. Exclusive to the PlayStation(R)2
system and PSP system versions are the "Quick Race" instant-play mode and
"Master Points", which can be earned through successful drifting and air
time.
    For more information on Test Drive Unlimited, visit
http://www.testdriveunlimited.com
    About Atari
    New York-based Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) develops interactive games
for all platforms and is a third-party publisher of interactive
entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include
hard-core, genre- defining franchises such as The Matrix(TM) (Enter The
Matrix and The Matrix: Path of Neo) and Test Drive(R); and mass-market and
children's franchises such as Dragon Ball Z(R). Atari, Inc. is a
majority-owned subsidiary of France- based Infogrames Entertainment SA
(Euronext - ISIN: FR-0000052573), one of the largest interactive games
publisher in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.atari.com.
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