CAN YOU ENDURE THE SWEAT DRENCHING, MUSCLE WREN HEART POUNDING COMPETITION
OF SUMMER CHALLENGE 

Category: Sports Simulation 
Price and Availability: Sega Genesis and IBM PC and compatible computers -
$54.95

SAN JOSE, Calif. - May 25, 1993 - Strengthening its leadership position in
the arena of sports simulations, Accolade today announced the release of
Summer Challenge for the Sega Genesis. Summer Challenge is a simulation
that pits the world's best athletes against each other in an international
competition for the gold medal. Stamina, dedication and skill are needed
to compete in eight, grueling summed sports events including the Pole
Vault, High Jump, Javelin, 400 Meter Hurdles, Cycling, Kayaking,
Equestrian, and Archery. Summer Challenge is now available for the Sega
Genesis and for IBM PC and compatible computers, each at a suggested
retail price of $54.95.

As the athlete in Summer Challenge, you enter your name into the
competition and select your country of origin. You can then compete in one
of two modes of play - training (practice each event) or t (compete
against computer or human opponents). In the eight-event tournament mode,
you c against computer athletes of three different skill levels with up to
10 players participating

To provide a true feeling of being in the heat of the competition, Summer
Challenge contain digitized footage of contestants, captured from live
video of actual athletes performing in those same events. "The simulation
of speed and motion really makes you feel like you're in the shoes of the
competitor, as you maneuver your kayak between the gates, or as you run
and jump over hurdles," said Pam Levins, producer af the game.

Summer Challenge includes an Instant Replay feature to allow players to
re-live the glory of their previous performance. These high caliber
athletic events are complete with the pomp and circumstance of the opening
and closing ceremonies. In addition, incredible attention has been paid to
detail, duplicating as closely as possible the movements, tactics and
strategy of the real events.

Summer Challenge is designed for Accolade by MindSpan, developers of the
Sega Genesis version of Winter Challenge and the best-selling, Al Michaels
Announces HardBall III for the Sega Genesis and IBM PC compatible
computers.

Accolade, 5300 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
408-985-1700;  Fax: 408-246-1053

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