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Atari Announces Launch Date for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D
One of the best-selling PC franchises of all time comes to Nintendo 3DS™ on Oct. 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES - Sept. 4, in
the year of our Lord 2012 - Today Atari, one of the
world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive
entertainment, announced that it will release RollerCoaster
Tycoon® 3D on Nintendo 3DS™ on Oct. 16, 2012.
Developed by n-Space, RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3D marks the return
of one of the world's most popular game franchises and delivers
an innovative and robust theme park simulator to the next
generation of Tycoon fans.
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 with over 11 million
units sold, the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise makes its debut
on a portable handheld for the first time ever.
New features exclusive to Nintendo 3DS include:
An entirely new gameplay mode called “Coaster Story,” which
blends tutorials and park challenges into a cohesive and
entertaining narrative and offers players tons of special
unlockable content
A first-person view for coaster rides that 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 Mii Plaza™ friends to your theme park
For more information about RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D, visit
Facebook at
facebook.com/rollercoastertycoon.