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SAMMY STUDIOS LAUNCHES WEB SITES FOR  GUILTY GEAR X2 AND GALERIANS: ASH  

Sammy-Zone.com Showcases Pair of Anime Inspired Action-Thriller, Action-Fighting PS2 Titles Releasing February 4th

Carlsbad, CA - January 31, 2003 —Sammy Studios, a developer, publisher and global distributor of interactive entertainment content, today announced the launch of web sites for Guilty Gear X2, the new trailblazing title from the popular 2D fighter series, and Galerians: ASH, the action-thriller sequel to the “survival horror” classic, both shipping February 4, 2003 for Sony PlayStation®2.  The sites provide a great selection of screens and movies that display the rich, anime-inspired graphics and outstanding play found in these games, along with useful information like game features, back stories, character bios and links to previews and reviews.

Anticipation for Guilty Gear X2 has rivaled that of some of the greatest fighting games over the years.  Now at the web site, http://www.sammy-zone.com/ggx2 , gamers can see the combination of amazing graphics and characters, a killer fight system and intriguing premise that’s propelled the series to the top of the genre.  Media and movies available at the site not only showcase the fluid animation of this high-resolution, progressive-scan capable 2D fighter, they give viewers a glimpse of the game’s numbing speed, explosive play and varied array of special attacks and combinations.  The web site also displays artwork and bios for four brand new characters joining the brilliantly designed cast created by renowned artist Daisuke Ishiwatari.  In the weeks to come, additional characters and updates will be made to the site, including new media revealing game extras, and ultimately tips on unlocking special modes and hidden fighters in the game.

Galerians: ASH represents a new futuristic spin on the “survival horror” genre, and the game’s web site, http://www.sammy-zone.com/gash , invites gamers to enter the dark, twisted universe created for this heady action-thriller.  The previous PlayStation classic Galerians introduced a bleak biomechanical future where artificial and organic life are locked in an epic battle, and Galerians: ASH continues the saga, bringing the series back as a 3D third-person action game that will immerse players into its world.  Visitors will find screenshots and downloadable movies that reveal the chilling 3D environments, frightening enemies and pulse-quickening battle sequences in the game.  And a full treatment of the story and its cast reveal the scope of the narrative that drives Galerians: ASH, which boasts over 60 minutes of high-quality CG cinematics.  The site will also get new features as the game approaches release, including new media, game strategies and cheats.

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Guilty Gear X2 (PS2)
Galerians: ASH (PS2)