SEGA SHIPS TENCHU: FATAL SHADOWS FOR PLAYSTATION 2

SEGA's Critically-Acclaimed Stealth-Action Ninja Franchise Returns

SAN FRANCISCO (February 17, 2005) SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the availability of Tenchu®: Fatal Shadows™ exclusively on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. This fourth installment of the critically-acclaimed Tenchu franchise redefines the stealth-action genre once again, appealing to gamers of all skill levels.

"The Tenchu franchise pioneered the 3D stealth revolution, and Tenchu: Fatal Shadows is the most sophisticated entry in the series," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "With an evolved ‘stealth kill' system and a dark storyline centered on fan-favorite ninja Ayame, this game is sure to please longtime Tenchu fans."

SEGA has partnered with FromSoftware and K2 studios - developers of the popular Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven (released in 2003 for PlayStation®2) - to continue the legacy of the flagship franchise. Significant visual upgrades have been made from prior installments, enhanced stealth maneuvers challenge your ninja skills and all-new kill moves add even more realism and entertainment to this ninja-based action adventure.

Ayame returns from prior Tenchu installments to preserve the code of the ninja. Rin, a new playable character, is a ninja-in-training who witnesses the demise of her entire village and is driven to avenge her friends and family. Both girls can now breathe and move underwater using wind reeds, and can hide slain enemies or use them as decoys to lure others.

Tenchu: Fatal Shadows is rated 'M' for Mature and is available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $49.95.

About SEGA SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, 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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