GLEN COVE, NY, November 6, 2002 - Sliding home safely to score with gamers this holiday season, Acclaim Sports, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ.SC: AKLM), today announced that it will begin shipping its debut title for the Nintendo GameCube™, All-Star Baseball 2001, later this week. Featuring four-time World Series" Champion and 2000 All-Star Game MVP shortstop Derek Jeter, All-Star Baseball 2002 will be the only baseball video game available during the launch of the eagerly anticipated next-generation system. Acclaim's supporting marketing campaign will prominently feature Jeter, and include national television and print advertising, as well as online advertising on www.bigleaguers.com, the official site of the Major League Baseball Players Association.

"We are thrilled to support the launch of Nintendo GameCube™ with one of our premier franchises, which is sure to be a hit among gamers this holiday season," said Steve Felsen, Senior Director of Brand. "All-Star Baseball 2002 combines next-generation technology with the power of major league baseball, delivering an unparalleled gaming experience."

Developed by Acclaim Studios Austin under license from Major League Baseball Properties and the Major League Baseball Players Association, All-Star Baseball 2002 has been praised by the media for its breakthrough graphics and gameplay. The franchise is highly regarded in the video game industry as the top baseball series. Earlier this year, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system version was selected as "Baseball Game of the Year" by readers of GamePro magazine and honored with "Editors' Choice Awards" from Electronic Gaming Monthly and IGN.com.

Posted: November 6, 2001