The first 3D-Online fighting game from Tecmo will be releasing worldwide late Summer 2004

TORRANCE, Calif., March 4, 2004‹Tecmo® announced today that the latest installment in its #1 fighting series, Dead or Alive® Ultimate, formerly known as Dead or Alive® Online, for the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, is set for a worldwide release later this summer, launching simultaneously with Japan and Europe.  Team Ninja is taking this extra time to implement breathtaking new features and revolutionary technology in their aim to push the boundaries of the fighting genre.

"We are devoted to creating the best online fighting game possible for our fans," Tomonobu Itagaki, Head of Team Ninja and the Creator of the Dead or Alive series, said.  "We appreciate our fans cooperation and understanding with the new release date for Dead or Alive Ultimate and guarantee that they will be satisfied when the game comes out late this summer with new features and increased size."

About Dead or Alive Ultimate
Tecmo¹s esteemed development group, Team Ninja, has created the ultimate Dead or Alive fighting experience by coupling the original version of Dead or Alive with a completely redesigned Dead or Alive 2 on Xbox. Both games will be Xbox Live multi-player compatible, enabling you to fight with players all over the country.

A multiple assortment of special features will also be included in the collection. These include a variety of new costumes, many new battle stages and interactive environments, a new opening movie, unique 2-disc set packaging with inclusion of collectible trading cards, and a bonus feature, information on which will be revealed at a later time.

Dead or Alive Ultimate is scheduled to launch onto store shelves late Summer 2004.  For additional information on the game visit the official Tecmo website at www.tecmoinc.com.

About Tecmo, Inc.
Tecmo, Inc., located in Torrance, California, is a whole subsidiary of Tecmo, LTD in Tokyo, Japan and is a leader in the interactive entertainment industry, and now the wireless entertainment industry with its newest division Tecmo Mobile. Tecmo recently kicked off its new portable prowess with the launch of its classic football game, Tecmo Bowl, available to download on select mobile phones for some hard-hitting action on the go!  Tecmo develops and publishes video games and content on wireless platforms and next-generation consoles.  Tecmo has gained worldwide recognition with product lines such as the brand new Tecmo Bowl® for mobile carriers, and award-winning franchises including Ninja Gaiden ®, Dead or Alive®, Fatal Frame®, Monster Rancher®, and Gallop Racer®.

About Xbox
Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com ) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences.  Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service.  The new tagline, "it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle.  Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.  

About Xbox Live
Xbox Live, which launched in the United States Nov. 15, 2002, allows gamers to play multiplayer Xbox games with other gamers everywhere via a broadband connection. With a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port, the Xbox console is the only video game system built from the ground up for online gaming, negating the need to buy additional, costly peripherals or upgrades. Xbox Live enables gamers to easily find their friends; talk to other players during game play through the Xbox Communicator headset; download current statistics, new levels and characters to their Xbox hard drive; and play online‹all exclusive features to Xbox Live.

Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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