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Star
Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Tops PC Game Sales Charts In US, UK, and Germany
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- April
26, 2002 -- Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, from LucasArts Entertainment Company
LLC, was the best-selling premium priced PC game in dollars for the month of March,
according to NPD Intelect. The first-person action game has remained a top-selling title
in North America since its launch on March 28, 2002. In addition to strong North American
retail sales, Jedi Outcast also is topping sales charts in two of the largest European PC
game markets, Germany and the United Kingdom. Since its worldwide launch in March, the
game has remained the best selling premium-price PC title in Germany, according to Media
Control and a top-five selling title in the United Kingdom, According to Chart Track.
"We're very happy with the strong initial sales performance of Jedi Outcast both
in the U.S. and around the world," says Mary Bihr, vice president, worldwide sales
and marketing for LucasArts. "Activision's Raven Software, in conjunction with
LucasArts, produced a high-quality gaming experience that has been very well received by
both consumers and retailers alike. We anticipate that the game will continue to be a
strong seller for months to come, carrying on LucasArts' legacy as a top PC game
publisher."
Developed by premier game studio Raven Software, Jedi Outcast is a dynamic single and
multiplayer action experience that continues the saga of the once-powerful Jedi Knight,
Kyle Katarn, as he struggles with the power - and dangers - of the Force. Through a
multitude of complex and richly detailed Star Wars environments players face a variety of
powerful enemies and once again fight for the Rebel cause. Armed with the power of the
Force and an arsenal of weapons, including a Jedi Knight's signature lightsaber, players
hold the fate of the Star Wars galaxy and the destiny of Kyle Katarn in their hands.
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