Infogrames' Theme Park Assault

Infogrames may be headed to an amusement park near you as it has signed a deal with high-tech entertainment attraction developer, Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. The agreement between the two companies will allow the development of ride simulations, theme park attractions, and large format films - the first such attraction will be a 3D simulation film based on Independence War.

In the attraction, audiences will take part in the story as they experience the actions of the Navy commander as he battles against angry colonists who are fighting for independence from the Earth.

Other titles that could show up as attractions include Outcast and Alone in the Dark.

``This first collaboration is in line with Infogrames' global strategy, which has its roots in video games and its future in digital entertainment,'' said Bruno Bonnell, Infogrames' CEO. ``Infogrames has created Independence War with the idea of creating a unique futuristic world which has attracted thousands of fans around the globe. The partnership with Iwerks brings this masterpiece to simulation ride enthusiasts.''