Sega Sports NFL 2k2 LAUNCHES ONTO THE PLAYSTATION 2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM; MARKS FIRST Multi-platform MOVE for FRANCHISE

Enhancements for PlayStation 2 Version Include New Player Models With Detailed Facial Animations, Dramatic TV-Style Presentation and Authentic Player Physics

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 20, 2001) - Sega Sports(tm), the brand that continues to set new standards in sports gaming, today announced the release of "Sega Sports(tm) NFL 2K2" for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, marking the first time gamers can play a Sega Sports title on another company's video game console. Developed by Visual Concepts, a member of the Sega group and creators of the top-selling "Sega Sports NFL 2K series," "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" features improved Artificial Intelligence with new "QB Logic," revamped gameplay and detailed facial animations, as well as a new TV-style presentation.

"The launch of 'Sega Sports NFL 2K2' on the PlayStation 2 marks a major step for Sega toward our goal of becoming the leading third party publisher worldwide," said Chris Gilbert, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Sega of America. "The NFL 2K franchise has set many standards in the industry for realism and quality of gameplay, and it has been a top seller for Sega on the Dreamcast. We're excited to bring this franchise to the PlayStation 2 and introduce Sega Sports to an expanded, multi-platform audience for the first time." "Our development team has been able to harness the power of the PlayStation 2 system to develop a game that is not only incredibly rich in graphical detail, but also provides the gamer with significantly enhanced gameplay and features," said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. "From the lifelike animated faces of the players to the new gameplay animations on the field, 'Sega Sports NFL 2K2' has the moves, look and feel of the NFL like no other football video game." The new "director's module" technology in "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" allows for an authentic TV-style presentation that mirrors an actual NFL broadcast. Dynamic replays, detailed telestrator analysis and in-depth play-by-play commentary present the game in an intelligent fashion never done before in video gaming. In addition, the innovative "history database" technology allows commentators to highlight key plays from earlier in the game, as well as analyze replays and comment on player trends as they occur over the course of a game. Player models in "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" for PlayStation 2 have been enhanced and a new facial animation technology shows the expressions and likenesses of NFL players like never before. See players react just as they would on the actual NFL field. Every subtle move of each player has also been motion captured in "Sega Sports NFL 2K2," including running backs who "get skinny" to squeeze through holes in the defensive line and defensive linemen who make crunching "momentum-based" tackles, with respect to their size and speed. "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" features updated rosters, stadiums and team uniforms for the 2001 - '02 season as well as new playbooks which give gamers endless opportunities to dominate opponents with the ability to call any play from any formation.

New in-game effects for "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" include natural stadium lighting and shadows as well as new 3D sideline animations which include full teams, camera crews and chain gang, along with animated crowds and detailed stadiums. In addition, the new "QB Logic" contains enhanced Artificial Intelligence that allows QBs to think and react just as they do in the NFL. Scramblers move quickly out of the pocket or tuck and run the ball up field, while "pocket passers" throw downfield to eligible receivers. Endorsed by Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Randy Moss, who appears on the cover of the game, "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" is currently available on Dreamcast and will soon be launching on all next-generation video game platforms, including the Xbox* video game system from Microsoft* early next year. "Sega Sports NFL 2K2" for PlayStation 2 is available at retailers nationwide for $49.95. The game is rated "E" for everyone.

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