SEGA SOCCER SLAM DEBUTS ON XBOX
Posted by Ben on Tuesday, August 20 2002

SAN FRANCISCO (August 20, 2002) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. announced today
the release of "SEGA(R) Soccer Slam(TM)" for the Xbox(TM) video game system
from Microsoft(R). Produced by Visual Concepts Entertainment, a SEGA
development studio, and developed by Black Box Games, the critically
acclaimed "SEGA Soccer Slam" features pick-up-and-play gameplay and striking
visuals that take advantage of the powerful Xbox hardware. Employing
sophisticated motion-captured 3D models and multiple modes of play, "SEGA
Soccer Slam's" wild cast of characters will dazzle gamers with their
detailed expressions, athletic prowess and exaggerated personality traits.
Prepare for pandemonium when this exciting game, which takes an unorthodox
approach to the world's most popular sport, hits the market.

"The ideal arcade sports game, "SEGA Soccer Slam" delivers dazzling power-up
moves, a comical cast of characters and an intuitive gameplay system," said
Tom Nichols, vice president of sports marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Xbox
owners longing for engaging arcade-style sports gaming are in for a
thrilling experience."

Cartoon-style thugs, who take pleasure in breaking rules as well as arms,
play "SEGA Soccer Slam's" brutal new brand of soccer. New to the Xbox
version are an Arcade Mode with exhibition matches, a quick match option and
two totally new and addictive mini-games. Also new is an added Challenge
Mode, which lets gamers custom create their own team using existing
characters inside the game. Here gamers can also unlock three new teams, who
join the original six eccentric squads.

The intense action continues in the Quest mode, where players select one of
the six elementally themed teams and play through a 10 game regular season
and single elimination tournament in pursuit of the coveted Continental Cup.
During the course of the season, the best players are recognized in a
mid-season All-Star game, statistics are tracked in 24 categories, and money
earned from winning matches is spent on buying accessories and attributes
for the individual players. While victories unlock venues and mystery items
that boost player attributes, the game's Challenge stages, which occur in
between each match, let the players get familiar with the various special
moves and abilities in "SEGA Soccer Slam." The game also features a Tourney
Mode for sizzling multiplayer action and an additional Practice Mode.

With pick-up-and-play controls and a balanced competitive atmosphere for
players of all skill levels, "SEGA Soccer Slam" skirts the intimidating
nature of deeper simulation sports games. However, the action in "SEGA
Soccer Slam" is fast and furious, as players dole out brilliant spotlight
maneuvers and team specific powered-up plays, all shown with dazzling
special effects. The players in "SEGA Soccer Slam" are as detailed as they
are aggressive. Utilizing complex 3D models, individual voices and
personalities, noticeable facial animations, and more than 1,000
motion-captured moves, including signature goal celebrations and
character-specific kicks.

"SEGA Soccer Slam" is available at retailers nationwide for $49.95. The
game is rated "E" for everyone.

About SEGA
SEGA(R) of America is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA
Corporation, a $3.5 billion corporation by market capitalization, recognized
as 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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