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MINNEAPOLIS, MN, July 28, 2004 -- PRIMEDIA Inc.
(NYSE: PRM), the leading targeted media company, and Destineer’s
Bold Games division, today announced a new 3-D fishing simulation, In-Fisherman
Freshwater Trophies. Available now for the PC and offering consumers the
most authentic freshwater fishing experience to date, In-Fisherman Freshwater
Trophies combines the editorial expertise of PRIMEDIA’s In-Fisherman
magazine with remarkably realistic graphics and innovative gameplay features.
In-Fisherman magazine is the most recognized and respected name in freshwater
fishing and reaches an average of 1.4 million fishing enthusiasts per
month.
“PRIMEDIA’s core outdoor brands cater to a very targeted and
committed audience and we’re thrilled to be able to bring the country’s
leading outdoor lifestyle pursuit to new audiences with In-Fisherman Freshwater
Trophies,” said Jeff Paro, President of PRIMEDIA Outdoors. “Our
outdoor brands translate well into products that appeal to the passionate
enthusiast who looks to incorporate their interests into their lifestyle,
and PRIMEDIA Outdoors has something for every outdoors devotee.”
Adds Paul Rinde, Chief Executive Officer of Destineer, “For more
than 27 years, no other magazine has delivered cutting-edge, freshwater
fishing information like In-Fisherman. Now, we are blending In-Fisherman’s
input and expertise with truly remarkable graphics technology to create
an authentic freshwater fishing experience.”
In-Fisherman Freshwater Trophies incorporates the expertise of In-Fisherman
editors at every step – from selecting the lakes to ensuring correct
fish behavior. The result is a realistic, 3D fishing simulation that features
10 of the top freshwater lakes nationwide, including Minnesota’s
Lake of the Woods and South Carolina’s Santee-Cooper Reservoir,
as well as one of 30 different species of North American game fish, each
perfectly modeled and shaded to ensure accuracy.
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Several modes of play allow fishing on the lake or from shore, while a
Tournament Career Mode lets players compete as a pro on the In-Fisherman
Bass or Walleye Tours, or create their own tour. As in real life, weather
plays an important part in the experience as players try to determine
which of the 70 lures or live baits they will need. In addition, In-Fisherman
Freshwater Trophies offers a special Pro Tips feature that provides players
with the best angling information taken from the pages of In-Fisherman
magazine.
In-Fisherman Freshwater Trophies is rated “E” for Everyone
and is now available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price
of $19.99. More information about In-Fisherman
Freshwater Trophies is available at www.boldgames.com.
About In-Fisherman Magazine
In-Fisherman magazine, a PRIMEDIA publication, was founded in 1975 and
reaches more than 1.4 million readers each issue. The most recognized
and respected name in freshwater fishing, In-Fisherman magazine is part
of PRIMEDIA's Enthusiast Media segment. In-Fisherman is one of the leading
brands in outdoor publishing and is comprised of the award-winning In-Fisherman
Television and In-Fisherman Radio. In-Fisherman publications include:
In-Fisherman and Walleye In-Side, in addition to annual issues of Walleye
Guide, Catfish In-Sider Guide, Bass Guide, and Ice Fishing Guide. The
In-Fisherman Library consists of over 19 educational fishing books and
75 instructional fishing videos.
About PRIMEDIA Inc.
PRIMEDIA is the leading targeted media company in the United States. With
2003 revenues from continuing businesses of $1.3 billion, our properties
deliver content via print as well as the Internet, live events and video
and offer highly effective advertising and marketing solutions in some
of the most sought after niche markets. PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media includes
more than 120 consumer magazines, their Web sites and About.com, and is
the #1 special interest magazine publisher in the U.S. with well-known
brands such as Motor Trend, Automobile, Creating Keepsakes, In-Fisherman,
Power & Motoryacht, Hot Rod, Snowboarder, Stereophile and Surfer.
PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides is the #1 publisher and distributor of free consumer
guides, with Apartment Guide, Auto Guide and New Homes Guide. PRIMEDIA
Business Information has leading positions in 20 market sectors such as
Agribusiness, Communications, Entertainment, Marketing and Transportation.
PRIMEDIA Education and Training includes Channel One and other educational
and training products.
PRIMEDIA's stock symbol is NYSE: PRM.
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About Destineer
Bold Games is owned by Destineer Publishing Corp. Destineer® was created
in 2001 by former Bungie Software Corp. executive vice-president Peter
Tamte and is managed today by Mr. Tamte and CEO Paul Rinde, formerly a
senior vice-president of Atari. Destineer develops and publishes electronic
entertainment for personal computers and videogame consoles through its
Destineer, Bold Games, and MacSoft lines. Some of the company’s
announced products include Close Combat: First to Fight, Close Combat:
Red Phoenix, and John Deere American Farmer. Media Contacts:
Destineer:
Karen Schachter, HighWater Group
212-338-0077 x. 308
karen@highwatergroup.com
PRIMEDIA
Jocelyn Johnson, Sloane & Company
212-446-1879
jjohnson@sloanepr.com
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