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LOS ANGELES - Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - (May 21, 2002) -

Illustrating its

power as a platform-agnostic content publisher, SEGA of America, Inc.

will feature a

blockbuster lineup of more than 20 entertainment and sports games in the

SEGA booth at

this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Featuring titles for the

Nintendo

GameCube, PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game

system from Microsoft, this year's E3 lineup reinforces SEGA's commitment

to

delivering industry-leading content across all platforms.

"SEGA is proud to announce this exciting lineup of quality content across

all

platforms after just over one year as a platform-agnostic content

publisher," said Peter

Moore, president and COO, SEGA of America, Inc. "With a string of recent

hits including 'Sonic Adventure 2 Battle,' 'SEGA Sports NBA 2K2' and

'Virtua Fighter 4,' and a first-class lineup of entertainment and SEGA Sports titles

slated for release this year, it is clear that SEGA is quickly establishing itself as a leading global content provider."

This year at E3, SEGA will feature entertainment titles including:

* "Shinobi" (PlayStation 2): The legendary ninja returns, hunted by

demons,

haunted by the dead and hindered by the very rage that spurs him on in this

latest

installment of one of SEGA's most revered action franchises. Players take

the

role of Hotsuma as he battles through the demon-filled streets of a

post-apocalyptic

Tokyo, running on walls, summoning ninja magic and mastering an

arsenal of ancient weaponry on a quest to avenge his clan. Available this

fall.

* "Super Monkey Ball 2" (Nintendo GameCube): SEGA is on a roll! Hot on

the heels of the runaway success of the original "Super Monkey Ball,"

the

ultimate party game is back. Jam-packed with 12 addictive Party Games, a new

story mode and more than 150 stages, "Super Monkey Ball 2" delivers the

ultimate in addictive multiplayer action. Available this fall.

* "ToeJam & Earl III: All Funked Up" (Xbox): In "ToeJam & Earl III: All

Funked Up," ToeJam, Big Earl and their hot new homegirl Latisha embark on a

mission to retrieve the 12 sacred Albums of Funk, stolen by the

dysfunctional

inhabitants of the planet Earth. Gamers will explore sprawling environments

as

they master the ways of Funk-Fu and battle towards the ultimate showdown

with

the evil Anti-Funk. Along the way, they'll collect present power-ups of

almost

endless variety, take on harrowing side quests and generally get down with

their

bad selves in a massive, wickedly funny adventure. Available this fall.

* "Panzer Dragoon ORTA" (Xbox): Years ago, a legacy was born that ruled

the skies. This fall, the Dragon will rise again. Gamers take to the skies

aboard

their own dragon for intense aerial combat through massive branching stages

as

they battle to save humanity from the brink of extinction. Dragons morph in

real

time, allowing players to constantly change their fighting styles as they

master

devastating techniques that influence both the action and the storyline in

this

thrilling Xbox exclusive. Available this fall.

* "Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller" (Xbox): The king of crazy driving games is

back

and taking to the streets of Glitter Oasis with new cars, new drivers and

new

thrills in this Xbox exclusive. Whether it's making crazy money, conquering

the

new batch of mini-game challenges or trying out new tricks in the completely

overhauled West Coast and Small Apple levels, "Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller"

guarantees the best odds to beat the house. Available this summer.

* "SEGA GT 2002" (Xbox): Prepare for the definitive car racing

simulation.

"SEGA GT 2002" features more than 125 classic and contemporary high

performance vehicles, which were created using the exact handling and

performance specifications from their real-life counterparts. Players can

fill their

garage with tricked-out cars and trophies as they race their way through the

SEGA GT circuit. Classic car buffs can also drool over "Chronicle Mode"

where

they can take to the streets in the hottest muscle cars from the '60s, '70s

and '80s.

Available this fall.

* "The House of the Dead III" (Xbox): Prepare for the ultimate in

horror. In

"The House of the Dead III," players will battle the undead as they explore

a post-apocalyptic

wasteland. Gamers can shoot up the undead as they travel different

routes and advance the storyline, uncovering new secrets and hidden areas

along

the way. Available this fall.

* "Beach Spikers" (Nintendo GameCube): Bump! Set! SPIKE! SEGA's

"Beach Spikers" delivers intense beach volleyball action for up to four

players

and showcases beautiful female athletes as they battle it out under the

fierce

summer sun. Gamers will have to cooperate and compete as they take control

of

bikini-clad beauties and go two-on-two at the net. Available this summer.

* "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II" (Nintendo GameCube): The

award-winning

"Phantasy Star Online" sparked a worldwide gaming phenomenon. Now

the world of PSO is coming to Nintendo GameCube. "Phantasy Star Online

Episode I & II" will be the first online game available on the Nintendo

GameCube,

and will feature all-new gameplay modes and exclusive new content. The new

split-screen feature allows four friends to adventure through the main

quest, as

well as the other gameplay modes, on the same Nintendo GameCube. New

character classes, weapons, enemies, items and quests are only a portion of

the

new content waiting to be discovered. Episode I includes all of the content

from

the original PSO and PSO ver.2, while Episode II brings an exclusive new

full-length

adventure to the Nintendo GameCube. The evolution of the original

revolutionary gaming experience continues.

* "Gungrave" (PlayStation 2): "Gungrave" casts gamers as "Grave," a dark

hero who fights alone to annihilate a mysterious criminal organization that

controls the city. With over-the-top action sequences ripped straight from

intense

Japanese animated films, "Gungrave" delivers some of the fastest, most

stylish

action to ever grace a console. Employing twin handguns and a huge coffin as

weapons, players fight their way through six intense varied stages,

destroying

everything in their way. Available this fall.

* "SEGA Bass Fishing Duel" (PlayStation 2): "SEGA Bass Fishing Duel"

focuses on fun, carefully balancing the addictive arcade gameplay from the

original hit game with an added level of realism, including real-life lakes

and their

complete ecologies. Players can go head-to-head against other armchair

anglers

in new Tournament competitions or play against AI opponents that are more

than

happy to motor out on to the lake and challenge gamers to go bass for bass

in a

fishing tournament. Available this fall.

* "Ferrari F355 Challenge" (PlayStation 2): Racing fanatics, Ferrari

lovers

and speed-junkies unite! "Ferrari F355 Challenge" provides everything

players

need to push the limits of the awesome Ferrari F355 on the world's fastest

racetracks. Even amateur drivers can get up to speed using the unique Assist

function to hone their skills step-by-step. Available this fall. (Game not

yet

concept approved.)

SEGA Sports will also feature titles including:

* "SEGA Sports NFL 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube): The

series that redefined the conventions of football gaming returns for a brand

new

season, with a totally revamped franchise mode, drastically improved AI and

brilliant new graphics featuring redesigned 3D stadiums, updated player and

facial models and hundreds of new animations. "SEGA Sports NFL 2K3" is the

cure for gridiron fans everywhere, whether your squad happens to be the

Super

Bowl champion New England Patriots, or the expansion Houston Texans.

Available this summer.

* "SEGA Sports NBA 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube):

SEGA Sports will once again establish new levels of realism and

entertainment in

the basketball genre. Building on its critically acclaimed roots, the

ultimate hoops

simulation, which brought relentlessly authentic gameplay to basketball

fans,

steps onto the court for another year with hundreds of new animations

including

highlight-reel dunks and fancy dribble moves, redesigned player models and

arenas and a revamped street mode. Available this fall.

* "SEGA Sports NHL 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube):

Building upon the acclaimed "NHL 2K" series, SEGA Sports is proud to bring

to

the passionate hockey fan the next level of authenticity in hockey video

games -

"SEGA Sports NHL 2K3." Highly adaptive AI and a variety of new gameplay

options, including advanced line controls and a redesigned franchise mode,

defines this fast-paced game. "SEGA Sports NHL 2K3" brings the player closer

to the ice than any hockey title ever before. Available this fall.

* "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox,

Nintendo GameCube): College football is about tradition, pageantry and the

purity of the game. "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" embodies all of

those things, as this year's game features dramatic improvements including

new

player models, completely redesigned stadiums, all 25 college bowl games and

a

revamped Legacy mode where gamers can recruit key high-school stars and

compare lifetime records against other collegiate programs in the historical

rankings system. Available this summer.

* "SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox,

Nintendo GameCube): SEGA expands its library of sports simulations by

bringing its dominant basketball lineage to the college hardwood, where

athletes

compete for the love of the game and school pride and pageantry takes

precedence. Complete with more than 300 Division I teams, authentic rankings

system including a weekly top 25 and bubble watch, classic and custom

tournaments and a comprehensive Legacy Mode, "SEGA Sports NCAA College

Basketball 2K3" delivers the ultimate college basketball experience in its

freshman season. Available this winter.

* "SEGA Sports World Series Baseball" (Xbox): "SEGA Sports World

Series

Baseball" delivers authentic baseball action in dazzling graphical detail,

while a

deep and innovative franchise mode lets you control complete player movement

and management transactions, providing enough stats data for the most

hardcore

fan of America's National Pastime. Featuring the new Cooperstown

Collection(tm)

License, which lets you play as or against 25 legendary ballplayers, as well

as

classic uniforms for all 30 Major League teams, "SEGA Sports World Series

Baseball" provides the ultimate in baseball simulation. Available this

summer.

* "SEGA Soccer Slam" (Xbox, PlayStation 2): The irreverent style and

fast-paced

gameplay of "SEGA Soccer Slam" lands on the Xbox and PlayStation 2

this fall. Featuring added gameplay modes including the new Challenge Mode,

three new secret teams and two additional mini-games, the new versions of

"SEGA Soccer Slam" delivers even more entertaining arcade-style gameplay and

features brilliant visuals that take full advantage of the hardware

capabilities of

each console. Available this fall.

* "SEGA Sports Tennis" (PlayStation 2): The acclaimed arcade and

Dreamcast

tennis franchise brings its signature pick-up-and-play controls, stunningly

realistic

player models and incredibly detailed venues to the PlayStation 2 this

summer.

Featuring a World Tour Mode with various mini-games, addictive four-player

doubles action and 16 internationally ranked men and women's tennis players,

"SEGA Sports Tennis" hits the proverbial sweet spot. Available this summer.