Atari to Unleash One of the Best-Selling PC Franchises of All Time on Nintendo 3DS

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its inception in 1999, Chris Sawyer's original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its sequels have captivated audiences with a gaming experience that put a whole new spin on the world of theme parks.  Now, 12 years later and over 11 million units sold, Atari, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, is bringing RollerCoaster Tycoon back with a captivating 3D gameplay experience!  Next year immerse yourself in the pinnacle of all theme park simulators with RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D, tailored exclusively for Nintendo 3DS™.  

"RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D marks the return of one of the most popular game franchises and delivers an innovative, robust and unrestricted theme park simulator to the next generation of Tycoon fans," said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari. 

From constructing the wildest roller coasters to picking out the perfect spot for your stores and amenities amidst jam-packed crowds, you can finally enjoy the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon experience on a handheld device for the first time ever.

• Complete creative freedom with intuitive and streamline controls
  Fully enjoy the features that made the beloved series popular: a deep coaster construction system and robust theme park customization.  Design the wildest, most imaginative roller coasters through the "Coaster Creator" option using a user-friendly, touchscreen toolset and a wide array of upgrade possibilities and themes at your disposal.

• A deep and immersive management simulation experience
  The world of RollerCoaster Tycoon isn't just about creating roller coasters; managing theme parks is paramount to keeping finances flowing to build even more!  This latest installment takes the demanding management simulation from the series and compresses it into a handheld form, creating a challenging yet manageable take on the genre for players of all ages.

• New gameplay mode with special unlockable content
  Completely new to the series is the "Coaster Story" mode, which blends together tutorials and park challenges into a cohesive and entertaining narrative.  Choose your own player character and set off on a journey around the world to expand your roller coaster empire.  As you progress, you'll unlock tons of unique attractions, themes, amenities and more.

• Jump straight into "Park Sandbox" mode and take control
  Players who want to get right into the action can quickly jump into the open-ended "Park Sandbox" mode and play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D the classic way, where the only thing that matters is just how far you can take your own theme park.  With the advanced networking capabilities of Nintendo 3DS, sharing your park creations is now easier than ever!

Developed by n-Space, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D will be available in 2012.  For more information, please log onto www.atari.com or find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/rollercoastertycoon.

Below please find a link to the teaser trailer:

http://www.interdubs.com/r/download6.php?ak=WXXKXy&al=kzcwN6

Official product website:

http://rollercoastertycoon.com/

About ATARI, SA

Atari (www.atari.com) is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company.   The original innovator of video gaming, founded in 1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Deer Hunter®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®.  Atari capitalizes on these powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e. browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony.  As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising and publishing categories.  

Atari has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Lyon and London. 

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