Terminator 3: Redemption rises from 'Machines' @ Gaming Target

Written by Matt Swider on November 26, 2003

News: Atari announced a second video game based on T3 is in the works and that the demo of it is currently playable on Rise of the Machines.

Atari today announced the development of a second game based on Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, the summer blockbuster motion picture from Intermedia, IMF and C2 Pictures. Terminator 3: Redemption will take players for another ride into the post-apocalyptic universe presented in the feature film as they become the series signature icon, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. A playable demo of the new action game is available with the retail version of Atari's Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, which is currently available at retail stores nationwide.

In development with Atari's own Paradigm Entertainment, Terminator 3: Redemption will feature vehicle and character based combat and exploration from a third-person perspective and be presented in a larger and more diverse Terminator world. Scheduled for release on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox videogame system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube, Terminator 3: Redemption will be available summer 2004.

"Terminator 3: Redemption will give gamers an opportunity to experience the world of Terminator like never before - they will go places and do things that have only been hinted at in the films," said Jim Galis, executive producer, Atari's Paradigm Entertainment studio. "The Terminator movies have become known for their incredible chase scenes and total destruction -- in Terminator 3: Redemption we're going to recreate that moment-by-moment intensity with incredible action-driving only the Terminator license can provide."

Terminator 3: Redemption will allow players to assume the role of the most popular and iconic character featured in the Terminator films, the Terminator. Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice and likeness, Terminator 3: Redemption will surprise players with innovative and exciting gameplay presented in a number of different styles utilizing the vehicles and enemies that come straight from the Terminator universe, pitting the Terminator against numerous ground-based and air forces.

Terminator 3: Redemption will be available for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube next summer.