Sega Sports Launches
Basketball and Tennis On Multiple Platforms
Sega
Sports NBA 2K2 Debuts on NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM) and Sega
Sports
Tennis 2K2 Heads for
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system
Sega
Sports(TM), the brand that continues to set new standards
in sports gaming, announced today the launch of
"Sega Sports(TM) NBA 2K2" for the NINTENDO
GAMECUBE(TM), and the "Virtua Tennis(TM)" hit
sequel "Sega Sports(TM) Tennis 2K2," for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system from Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. This move builds upon Sega's
commitment to be a platform-agnostic third party
publisher, reinforcing its key objective of becoming the
world's leader in interactive entertainment. "Sega
Sports NBA 2K2" and "Sega Sports Tennis
2K2" will first launch on the 128-bit,
Internet-ready Sega Dreamcast(TM) video game console this
fall, with "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" arriving on
NINTENDO GAMECUBE and "Sega Sports Tennis 2K2"
premiering on the PlayStation 2, both in the Spring of
2002.
"Our
entire 'Sega Sports NBA 2K' series has sold extremely
well and 'Sega Sports Tennis 2K2's' predecessor was
heralded as the premier title in its genre," said
Peter Moore, president and COO, Sega of America.
"The impending launches of these sequels on multiple
platforms are a testament to the unparalleled gameplay
that only Sega Sports can deliver."
"Sega
Sports games have an established reputation for quality
and authenticity," said Greg Thomas, president,
Visual Concepts, a member of the Sega group. "Gamers
can expect nothing less with these two titles. We are
excited to take advantage of the power inherent in both
the PlayStation 2 and the NINTENDO GAMECUBE."
The Sega Sports roster of next
generation titles announced today includes (in order of
launch):
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"Sega
Sports(TM) NBA 2K2" with Philadelphia 76ers
Guard Allen Iverson (Sega Dreamcast(TM),
PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(TM), NINTENDO GAMECUBE(TM))
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"Sega
Sports(TM) Tennis 2K2" with Venus Williams
and Serena Williams (Sega Dreamcast(TM),
PlayStation(R)2)
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These
games will be rated "E" for everyone and will
be available at retailers nationwide for $49.95 each.
About Sega
Sega(R) of America is the
American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega Corporation,
responsible for the development, marketing and
distribution of Sega video game systems and video games
in the Americas. Sega Corporation is a nearly $2.5
billion company recognized as the industry leader in
interactive digital entertainment media, offering
interactive entertainment experiences both inside and
outside the home.
About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto,
Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the
creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo
has sold more than one billion video games worldwide, has
created such industry icons as Mario(R) and Donkey
Kong(R) and launched franchises like The Legend of
Zelda(R) and Pokemon. Nintendo manufactures and markets
hardware and software for its popular home video game
systems, including the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy -- the
world's best-selling video game system. As a wholly owned
subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond,
Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations
in North America.
About Sony Computer Entertainment
America
Recognized as the undisputed
industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America
markets the PlayStation(R) game console and develops,
publishes, markets and distributes software for the
PlayStation game console and the PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system for the North American market. Based
in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment
America serves as headquarters for all North American
operations and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. These titles are not yet
officially proposed to Sony Computer Entertainment
America.
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