The wait is finally over for the hottest, most talked about video game of the year, as AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has shipped BMX XXX for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Currently available in more than 15,000 stores nationwide, BMX XXX is a satirical romp in the style of such popular films as "American Pie" and was designed specifically for today's predominantly mature gaming audience.

Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today responded to the widespread controversy surrounding the launch of its forthcoming mature rated release, BMX XXX.

Three of the nation's top retailers, including Wal Mart, on Monday said they had refused to carry a new video game billed as the first major release to feature full-action nudity and with prostitutes and pimps as major characters. Using the tagline "Keep it Dirty," video game publisher Acclaim Entertainment Inc. is gearing up for the Nov. 19 launch of "BMX XXX," a game that also features copulating pink poodles and a variety of racing bike stunts. But major retailers Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Toys R Us Inc. and KB Toys all said they would not carry the game, a potential blow for the game's exposure. Full scoop here!!

Gearing up for what's sure to be the wildest BMX ride ever created for the next-generation video game systems, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced it has launched the official web site for its November release, BMX XXX. The first action sports video game designed specifically for today's mature gaming audience, BMX XXX is one of the most talked about titles for this holiday season. Combining outrageous Hollywood humour and characters, beautiful women from New York's famous Scores club and incredible arcade action, BMX XXX will deliver an unparalleled interactive entertainment experience.. Read more for full announcement, link and six new shots!

The "scent of blood" is in the air, as Acclaim has unleashed its multimillion dollar integrated marketing campaign to drive the eagerly anticipated launch of Turok: Evolution across all next-generation systems on "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02." Led by a chilling national television commercial campaign, and highlighted by in-theater advertising with trailers that are running on more than 5,000 movie screens nationwide, Acclaim's campaign also includes print, radio and online advertising; product demos; innovative street team programs; consumer contests and extensive retail promotions. The campaign will generate more than 120 million targeted consumer impressions and continue throughout the 2002 holiday season.

Acclaim today announced a PS2 sequel to its driving title, Burnout. Burnout 2: Point of Impact is due for release in the fall. "Several American films inspired Burnout 2: Point of Impact, including "The Fast And The Furious," "Bad Boys" and "Speed." Featuring six exciting new locations including Miami, Los Angeles, The Rocky Mountains, New Mexico and an international airport, 32 new stages to drive, 14 new vehicles to race, realistic weather effects and more!". We will keep you posted!

Burnout 2: Returning to the streets in what promises to be the most adrenaline-filled arcade driving game of the forthcoming holiday season, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it will release Burnout 2: Point of Impact this fall across all next-generation gaming platforms.

NBA Jam 2004: Taking high-flying NBA action to an exciting new level, Acclaim Sports, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its world-renowned Austin Studio has begun development on NBA JAM 2004 for all of the next-generation gaming platforms.

Acclaim is giving us more features on three of their upcoming releases for Gamecube, Xbox, PS2. "Legends of Wrestling II" will bring you back into the ring with the greatest collection of wrestling icons to ever be assembled in one video game. In "Turok: Evolution" the dinosaur hunter has returned and is armed and ready to reclaim his crown as the king of action video games expected on "Turok Bloody Sunday - 9-01-02". With "Dave Mirra BMX XXX" Acclaim builds upon the proven worldwide success of its three million unit-selling blockbuster, expected later this year.

In support of its exciting new holiday offerings for 2002, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. announced a powerhouse lineup of celebrity athletes available to sign autographs, take photographs and honor media interviews at the Company's booth (#1046, South Hall), during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 22-24, 2002.

Bringing heart-pounding, espionage action to home to gamers, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. a leading global video entertainment software developer and publisher, today announced that it has shipped Headhunter for the PS2. One of the most eagerly anticipated action releases of the spring, Headhunter combines stunning next-generation graphics, a deep storyline and content that was designed specifically for the mature gamer.

With the interactive entertainment industry's annual trade show two weeks away, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today officially unveiled its product lineup for the 2002 Electronic Entertainment Expo being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center May 22-24, 2002. Displaying nearly 30 SKU's across all of the next-generation hardware platforms, the Company will publicly debut its eagerly anticipated titles, including Aggressive Inline, Turok: Evolution, Vexx and Dave Mirra BMX 3.

Further building upon the strength and world-class development capabilities of its internal studios, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has established a new product development studio in Manchester, England. Located in one of the fastest growing technology sectors in Europe, Acclaim Studios Manchester is comprised of several software development teams and certain proprietary assets that were formerly part of Software Creations, a world-renowned studio which has created hit products for the industry's leading publishers, including Acclaim, Electronic Arts, THQ and Activision.

Acclaim to Expand Upon Successful Relationship with World-Renowned BMX Rider, Including Release of 'Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3' Across All Next-Generation Systems

Acclaim will launch several new brands during the year, including Vexx, the highly anticipated next-generation title from the Company's internal studio. A clip from the pressrelease:

"We are very excited by our third and fourth quarter releases, including the eagerly anticipated launches of Aggressive Inline and Turok: Evolution, both of which are poised to set benchmarks in their respective genres," concluded Fischbach. "Followed by the launches of Vexx and Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 3 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2003, we believe that Acclaim will have a very strong and diverse holiday lineup that will be well represented across all gaming systems." Click read more below for the lineup!

With the official start to the 2001 holiday season just two weeks away, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., a leading global video entertainment software developer and publisher, is prepared to make shopping for video game enthusiasts even easier this year with 20 titles available across all of the next-generation hardware platforms.

Company Expands Next-Generation Hand-Held Lineup with Perennial Basketball Favorite Scheduled to Slam Home this Holiday Season. Dishing-off above the rim NBA action into the hands of gamers, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. today announced the launch of NBA JAM 2002 for Nintendo's Game Boy® Advance.

Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.'s 'Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2' becomes official BMX VIDEO GAME SPONSOR of 2001 Gravity Games. Game Kiosks, Event Signage, Internet Promotions and National Television Exposure Kick Off 'Freestyle Thursday' September 6, 2001 At Annual Extreme Sports Competition.

Futuristic Motorcycle Racing Game Combines High-Speeds and Combat, Delivering Next-Generation Arcade Action at 60-Frames-Per-Second.