February 14^th, 2005 (10:50am) - Atari, under an exclusive licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, is developing and publishing The Matrix: Path of Neo, a title for the Xbox, PS2, and PC game based on "The Matrix" motion picture trilogy. The Matrix: Path of Neo is slated for worldwide release in Q4 2005.

The Matrix: Path of Neo will enable players to actually play as "Neo," and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film, "The Matrix." Throughout the game, the path the player takes to resolve each scenario and the resulting consequences will be scripted and directed by the Wachowski Brothers. The likenesses of all of the films’ key actors - including Keanu Reeves ("Neo"), Laurence Fishburne ("Morpheus"), Carrie-Ann Moss ("Trinity), and Hugo Weaving ("Agent Smith") - will be featured in The Matrix: Path of Neo, which will also include footage from all three feature films, as well as "The Animatrix."

"We couldn’t be more thrilled to be embarking on a new Matrix project," said Jim Caparro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atari. "The Wachowski Brothers have created a universe that is uniquely deep and rich, with virtually limitless creative possibilities, and the interactive space is the ideal world in which to explore them. With The Matrix: Path of Neo, the Wachowski Brothers will be giving their legions of fans the best of everything: the first chance to personally relive Neo’s journey, and the chance to experience new adventures they cannot yet even imagine."

"I’m very happy to continue my collaboration with Larry and Andy on all things Matrix and beyond," said Joel Silver, producer of the Matrix film trilogy. "Enter The Matrix added another exciting chapter to the legend. I’m thrilled that we are further expanding and exploring the vast Matrix universe through The Matrix: Path of Neo."