SEGA's Aero Elite Combat Academy Flies onto PlayStation 2

SAN FRANCISCO - (March 11, 2003) - SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the release of "Aero Elite: Combat Academy(tm)" exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Featuring more than 60 of the world's most powerful aircraft, "Aero Elite: Combat Academy" is the most realistic aerial-combat simulation available for PlayStation 2.

Gamers will earn their wings in an in-depth training mode, mastering the realistic in-game physics, controls and real-world weaponry for each aircraft. Then it's off to the hostile skies for a host of customizable combat missions throughout the world. "Aero Elite: Combat Academy" also features a two-player split-screen mode for head-to-head combat, and a massive arsenal of more than 60 aircraft, including real-world military fighters, experimental next-generation aircraft, and even heavily-armed attack helicopters.

"'Aero Elite: Combat Academy' provides more stomach-turning, real-world aerial action than any flight-simulation ever released on a console," said Mike Fischer, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Whether your flying sorties halfway around the world, or going head-to-head with a friend in a helicopter battle, 'Aero Elite: Combat Academy' will not disappoint flight fans."

"Aero Elite: Combat Academy" is rated "T" for Teen and is available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $49.95.