The most popular fighting game of 2002 enters a new arena as Atari (Nasdaq: ATAR) today shipped Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai(TM) for Nintendo GameCube(TM). Developed by DIMPS, the Nintendo GameCube version brings exclusive, highly-detailed 3D character models that vividly reflect the visual style of the hit animated series while maintaining the authentic fighting action sought by DBZ(R) fans. The Dragon Ball Z(R) video game franchise has been one of the industry's most successful over the last 18 months, and Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai(TM) for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system has shipped more than 1.4 million units in North America since its December 2002 release. "With enhanced graphics that truly recreate the essence of Dragon Ball Z(R), Nintendo GameCube owners will now get to enjoy their own unique version of Budokai," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of marketing for Atari's Beverly studio. "Due to the incredible popularity of the Dragon Ball Z(R) franchise and its enormous fan base, it was only natural that Atari bring Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai(TM) to the Nintendo GameCube."

Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai(TM) spans the Saiyan Saga through the Cell Games, and features five epic play modes, including Story, Duel, Practice, Tournament and Legend of Hercule. Test your skills against the most powerful heroes and the most sinister villains as you play as one of 23 mighty DBZ(R) characters. Many of them are unlockable, and you can unleash up to 60 different combo moves for each character. Every battle is more intense and more dangerous than before - will you be the last warrior standing?

The Dragon Ball brand has generated over $3 billion in worldwide licensed merchandise. It is among the top-rated series on Cartoon Network and was the number-one rated show among all U.S. cable TV programs for 'tweens 9-14, boys 9-14 and men 12-24 during 2002 season's launch line-up. For the second consecutive year, "Dragon Ball" was the most searched-for term on the Internet in 2002 according to Lycos.

Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai(TM) for Nintendo GameCube is currently available at a suggested retail price of $29.99 and rated "T" for Teen. For additional information on Dragon Ball Z(R), visit www.dragonballz.com.

About FUNimation
Focusing on quality entertainment properties such as Dragon Ball Z(R), FUNimation Productions, Ltd., is a full-service brand management company with in-house production, licensing, Internet, marketing, and home video sales and distribution divisions. With over 15 million videos sold and over 8.5 million hits per day on its web site, www.dragonballz.com, Dragon Ball Z(R) is a top rated series on Cartoon Network and was the most searched for topic on the Internet for 2002 (also #1 in 2001), becoming "the first topic to ever repeat atop the Web's Most Wanted," according to the Lycos 50 Daily Report. FUNimation also produces: Dragon Ball(R), now airing on Cartoon Network's Toonami block; the eagerly awaited sequel to Dragon Ball Z(R), Dragon Ball GT(R); Yu Yu HakushoO, one of the top anime of all time seen by millions on Cartoon Network; Movies for Lupin the 3rdO, one of the longest running anime classics; Fruits BasketO, based on the top selling manga in Japan; and Blue GenderO, a true sci-fi anime series now airing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim; recently announced mega-hit Detective Conan; and fan favorites like Kiddy Grade, Tenchi Muyo! GXP and Sakura Taisen.

About Atari
New York-based Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) develops interactive games for all platforms and is one of the largest third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include hard-core, genre-defining games such as Driver(TM), Enter the Matrix(TM), Neverwinter Nights(TM), Stuntman(TM), Test Drive(R), Unreal(R) Tournament 2003, and Unreal(R) Championship; and mass-market and children's games such as Backyard Sports(TM), Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues(TM) and Dora the Explorer(TM), Civilization(R), Dragon Ball Z(R) and RollerCoaster Tycoon(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe. For more information, visit www.atari.com.

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