SEGA TURNS TYPING INTO TERROR WITH TYPING OF THE DEAD

Sega Introduces Genre-Defying Game That Melds Fast-Paced Survival Action with Typing Tutorial-Styled Gameplay

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 23, 2001)-Trade in your videogame controller for a keyboard and start typing to save your life! Today, Sega of America announced the release of "Typing of the Dead" for the 128-bit, Internet ready Sega Dreamcast videogame console. Similar to the arcade hit "The House of the Dead 2," this game incorporates zombie-ventilating action, but instead of using a lightgun peripheral or a controller, players rely on a Dreamcast keyboard for survival. Speed, accuracy and quick reflexes are the keys to success. "Typing of the Dead" includes all of the great arcade features of "House of the Dead 2," plus exclusive Dreamcast stages to turn typing into boss-fighting, hostage-saving, multi-player action!

Equipped with a keyboard and their typing skills, gamers are challenged to 'type' zombies to death by completing words and phrases that appear over their undead assailants' bodies. With quirky word themes, complex words and increasing time restraints, only players who type fast and accurately will survive!

"With the release of 'Typing of the Dead,' Sega continues to surprise the industry with original game design by defying traditional categories," said Gwen Marker, marketing communications manager, Sega of America. "This title has successfully combined a typing tutorial with exciting and chilling gameplay-a game concept that has never been attempted until now."

Among the enhancements to this arcade hit are the Boss, Drill and Original modes. Boss and Drill modes are both designed to emphasize different skill sets, while the Original mode introduces new objectives involving collecting coins and fulfilling special conditions.

"Typing of the Dead" is both a thrilling two-player game and a competitive typing tutorial, incorporating the best of both learning and gaming. Gamers battle zombies together and then compare scores at the end of each level. As a result, they will need to master everything from finger placement to speed typing to come out ahead.

"Typing of the Dead" is rated "M" for Mature and is available for $29.95 at retailers nationwide and at www.sega.com.

About Sega 

Sega 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. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at www.sega.com.

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