Spyro™ the Dragon, one of the most recognizable characters in the gaming universe, is back in his most challenging adventure yet. Arriving at retail today from Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) on the Game Boy® Advance video game system, Spyro™: Attack of the Rhynocs™ is the latest installment in the best-selling franchise. Developed by top-tier GBA developer, Digital Eclipse Software, Inc., Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs features an all-new storyline in one continuous world for gamers to explore, three playable characters, new Spyro abilities, RPG elements and cooperative multiplayer game modes never-before-seen in a Spyro GBA game.

"With Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs, Vivendi Universal Games continues to expand this top character-based franchise which has sold more than 11 million units worldwide*," said Philip O'Neil, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Vivendi Universal Games. "This new title adds depth to the Spyro universe while offering GBA gamers a more fluid and immersive gaming experience than previous Spyro titles."

Spyro and his friends have inadvertently torn a hole in the fabric of space between the Rhynoc and Dragon Realms. At the command of the elusive Ripto, droves of Rhynocs are pouring into the Dragon Realms. Spyro must help the Professor close the hole quickly before the gate and Ripto's ego get too big, and the two realms fuse together - permanently!

Key Features:

14 new isometric lands that introduce gamers to all the home realms of their favorite characters: Sheila, Bentley, Bianca, Sgt. Byrd and even Moneybags RPG elements which bring more depth than previous Spyro titles, including quests, mini-quests and a new inventory system
All new Spyro abilities - Head-Butt Slam, Cyclone Attack, Phoenix Vision and more
Three playable characters - Spyro, Agent 9, Sgt. Byrd -- in all new mini-games Exciting new bonus game that allows players to unlock a bonus level so they can go head-to-head with a GBA link cable
Rated E for Everyone, Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs is currently available on the Game Boy® Advance for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

For sales and ordering information, customers can visit www.vugames.com.

About Vivendi Universal Games
Headquartered in New York, Vivendi Universal Games (www.vugames.com) is a global leader in multi-platform interactive entertainment. A leading publisher of PC, console and online-based interactive content, Vivendi Universal Games' portfolio of development studios includes Black Label Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Coktel, Fox Interactive, Knowledge Adventure, NDA Productions, Sierra Entertainment and Universal Interactive. Through its Partner Publishing Group, Vivendi Universal Games also publishes and/or distributes interactive products for a number of strategic partners, including Crave Entertainment, Interplay, Majesco, Mythic Entertainment and Simon & Schuster, among others.

*Based on EDI sell-through, internal company records, and reports from key distribution partners around the world.
Licensed by Nintendo. © 2001 Nintendo. TM, ®, Game Boy Advance is a trademark of Nintendo.

Spyro and Attack of the Rhynocs are trademarks of Vivendi Universal Games.

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