Atari Goes for Gold and Announces My Horse & Me Sequel
14 Novembre 2008 - 6:06PM
PR Newswire (US)
-Realistic and Extensive Equestrian Videogame Experience for
Official FEI Licensed 'My Horse & Me: Riding For Gold'- NEW
YORK, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, Inc. one of the world's most
recognized video game publishers, today announced the development
of a new and dramatically enhanced iteration of its equestrian
title, My Horse & Me, for Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM).
Scheduled to release in March 2009, My Horse & Me: Riding for
Gold, provides horse enthusiasts with one of the most authentic,
compelling equine experiences ever seen in a video game. With the
exclusive license from the FEI (International Equestrian
Federation), one of the world's foremost horse sports organization,
My Horse & Me: Riding for Gold, features competitions and
courses based in actual US and European locations, realistic riding
animations and models, extensive training, grooming, and vet
activities, as well as custom horse and rider modes. The game also
includes beautifully detailed environments and an engrossing
storyline that captures the spirit, excitement, and pressure of
equine competition. The only horse game with a multi-player option,
My Horse & Me: Riding for Gold capitalizes on the capabilities
of Wii by turning the Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM) into reins and
offering extraordinarily precise controls. "We are very proud to be
part of My Horse & Me: Riding for Gold. The game is an
achievement in capturing the authenticity of competition and care
that is so essential to the welfare of the horse," said FEI Chief
Executive Officer Alex McLin. "Whether you ride or not My Horse
& Me is a rewarding and realistic experience for anyone who
loves horses." Rated "E" for Everyone, My Horse & Me: Riding
for Gold will be available at retailers across North America March
10, 2009 for an suggested retail price of $29.99 for Wii and $19.99
for DS. For more information on Atari and its entire product
line-up please visit http://www.atari.com/. For more information
about the FEI please visit http://www.horsesport.org/. About
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