Sega & E3
Posted by Ben on Monday, May 12 2003

LOS ANGELES - Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - (May 12, 2003) - 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]