New Iteration of Best-selling Theme Park Management Simulator Now Shipping to Retailers 

LYON, FRANCE – 29 October 2012 – Today Atari and NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S have released RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3D for the Nintendo 3DS™ portable game console. The new game, which brings the hit RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise to a new generation on handheld gaming devices, is now headed to stores everywhere. Gamers who have been holding their breath during the long ascent can now experience the thrills of designing and managing their own theme park, and riding their own customized rollercoasters in first-person 3D. The addictive blend of simulation and creativity in Chris Sawyer’s original RollerCoaster Tycoon and its sequels are available at retail now.

Developed by n-Space, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3D recaptures the classic gameplay of the RollerCoaster Tycoon games that have delighted gamers since 1999, while tailoring the fun for the 3DS through an intuitive touch-screen interface and portable game sessions. Just as players will be challenged to craft an enjoyable experience for their in-game customers, the look and feel of RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3D has been designed to use the system’s features for smooth gameplay, including 3D graphics, park exploration via gyro sensors, and coaster-sharing abilities via StreetPass™.

New features exclusively for Nintendo 3DS™ include:

• An entirely new gameplay mode      called “Coaster Story”, which blends together tutorials and park      challenges into a cohesive and entertaining narrative and offers players      tons of special unlockable content
• The      first-person view for coaster rides fully immerses players with the      innovative 3D display exclusive to Nintendo 3DS
• The      ability to freely customize the design of roller coasters and theme parks      with the use of a stylus and the touch-screen interface
• Just      like at a real theme park, take a snapshot of yourself on a ride and share      it with your friends
• Gyro      sensor allows players to look around their theme park by simply tilting      their Nintendo 3DS
• Create      the ultimate coaster and easily share it with friends through StreetPass™
• ·Invite      your StreetPass™ Mii Plaza™ friends to your theme park

“RollerCoaster Tycoon has a very rich history, one that has entertained fans worldwide for over a decade,” said Jim Wilson, CEO, Atari. “We’re pleased to be working with n-Space and expanding the franchise to even more gamers on new portable platforms.”

“We’re thrilled to help Atari introduce the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise to a new generation of gamers with RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D,” said Dan O’Leary, president of n-Space. “It was a pleasure working with Atari to craft a game that both respects the franchise’s sandbox roots and guides new players on their journey. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D mixes familiar elements with fresh designs to yield an exciting ride.”

For more information, please log onto www.atari.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/rollercoastertycoon.

Official product website: http://rollercoastertycoon.com/

For more information on RollerCoaster Tycoon®3D, please also visit http://www.namcobandaigames.eu