SEGA SERVES UP SEXY SUMMER FUN WITH BEACH SPIKERS, EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE

NINTENDO GAMECUBE

SAN FRANCISCO - (August 13, 2002) - Bump, set, spike! SEGA(R) of America,

Inc. today announced the release of "Beach Spikers(TM)" exclusively for the

Nintendo GameCube(TM). The ultimate summer party game, "Beach Spikers"

delivers addictive two-on-two beach volleyball action for up to four

players.

"Beach Spikers" lets gamers take it to the net with 32 scorching hot,

gorgeous female athletes from 16 countries, in an action-packed competition

for the world title. Developed by SEGA's legendary AM2 studio, "Beach

Spikers" features arcade style pick-up-and-play controls, dynamic camera

angles and stunning graphics, including deformable sand and exquisitely

rendered female athletes, for hours of summer fun.

With multiple modes of play, including an Arcade mode for quick matches

against friends or the computer, Mini-games to help gamers perfect their

technique, and a World Tour mode, allowing gamers to design their own "dream

team" with customized hair, skin tone, accessories and bikinis, "Beach

Spikers" offers plenty of reasons to stay inside this summer.

"SEGA has delivered the ultimate summer party game," said Mike Fischer, vice

president, entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "'Beach Spikers'

is loaded with rock-solid gameplay, intuitive multiplayer fun and tons of

eye-candy - of course I'm talking about the deformable sand, vibrant colors

and meticulously designed volleyball courts."