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SEGA Highlights Four Show-Stopping Games at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2003
Business Wire, May 12, 2003
Entertainment Editors/Business Editors
E3Expo 2003
Booth #2216
West Hall
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2003
Sonic The Hedgehog's Multi-Platform Debut in "Sonic Heroes" and
"NFL 2K4" Lead Stunning Lineup of Nearly 20 Games
SEGA(R) will showcase four show-stopping games as part of its lineup of nearly 20 titles at E3 2003. SEGA's game lineup includes two new titles from SEGA's legendary SONICTEAM(TM), LTD., "Sonic Heroes(TM)" and "Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg(TM)," plus stunning new versions of the critically-acclaimed 2K series with "NFL 2K4" and "NBA 2K4" from Visual Concepts Entertainment, SEGA's sports center.
"With Sonic The Hedgehog making his historic PlayStation 2 and Xbox debut and an all-new SONICTEAM platform game in the works, 2003 is shaping up to be the year of the hedgehog," said Mike Fischer, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America, Inc.
"This year we have completely redesigned the entire 2K4 lineup including a new interface, enhanced ESPN integration, new gameplay mechanics and revolutionary features that will set our games apart from the competition," said Greg Thomas, president, Visual Concepts Entertainment.
SEGA's AAA lineup features titles for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube(TM), including:
-- "Sonic Heroes(TM)" (PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox):
SEGA's legendary mascot Sonic The Hedgehog(R) makes his
historic PlayStation 2 and Xbox debut! In "Sonic Heroes,"
Sonic embarks on his biggest adventure ever, with his
trademark blazing speed and a new gameplay twist. Sonic and
his friends have evolved, adopting a configuration feature
that allows gamers to control three playable characters
simultaneously, using Sonic's speed, Knuckles' power, and
Tails' ability to fly, to conquer massive worlds. This
team-based gameplay marks the next evolution in Sonic's gaming
career, taking platform gaming to a completely new level.
Using the three formations and the powerful moves that each
team member has, Sonic and his friends combine forces to
battle the ultimate evil.
-- "Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg(TM)" (Nintendo GameCube):
Sonic The Hedgehog(R) creator Yuji Naka and SONICTEAM return
with their first all-new platform game since the SEGA
Saturn(TM) era! Darkness has fallen upon a once-magical land.
An evil King who seeks to rule with an everlasting night has
captured the creatures that inhabit this realm. Now, a young
boy must use the powers of a legendary suit to control special
eggs in order to restore light to the land. Gamers will
collect magical eggs, use them to solve puzzles and nurture
them with items found by exploring the world. Gamers will be
able to hatch the eggs and discover magical creatures with a
variety of skills, introducing a strategic planning element to
the combat and puzzles. It's up to Billy Hatcher to return
light to the land!
-- "NFL 2K4" (PlayStation 2, Xbox): "NFL 2K4" hits the line hard,
challenging the conventions of football video gaming once
again, with a fresh new experience that will put gamers right
into the action. Enter a new world of ESPN integration,
bringing you behind the scenes and into a captivating
environment of new presentation schemes. A new play calling
system makes it easy for gamers to navigate through menus
while the more than 1,000 new animations and enhanced moves
gives "NFL 2K4" a new level of realism that is unmatched.
Playable online and ready for the season to begin, "NFL 2K4"
is destined for greatness.
-- "NBA 2K4" (PlayStation 2, Xbox): "NBA 2K4" advances to the
next level of the game with a blowout of new and innovative
gameplay improvements. Replicating the quickness and
athleticism of the NBA like no other basketball video game,
"NBA 2K4" rises to the top with online play, an all-new
franchise mode, redesigned player models and arenas and
hundreds of new animations including highlight-reel dunks. An
unrivaled telecast presentation brings this all to life with a
more dynamic production that only ESPN can deliver.
Other games being featured in the SEGA booth at E3 include: "NHL(R) 2K4," "NCAA(R) College Basketball 2K4," "Vectorman(TM)," "Headhunter(TM): Redemption," "Otogi(TM) -- Myth of Demons," "Sega GT Online(TM)," "Phantasy Star Online(TM) Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution," "Virtua Fighter 4(TM) Evolution Greatest Hits," "Altered Beast(TM)," "Virtual On Marz(TM)," "Dororo (working title)," "Kunoichi (working title)," "Sonic Adventure(TM) DX Director's Cut," "Sonic Battle(TM)" and "Sonic Pinball Party(TM)." ("Vectorman," "Headhunter," "Altered Beast," "Dororo" and "Kunoichi" are not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America)
Information and screen shots for any of the above titles are available for download at http://segapr.segaamerica.com.
About SEGA
SEGA(R) of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America's Web site is located at www.SEGA.com.
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