March 14, 2006

KOEI's Naval-themed Action-Simulation Game Set to Ship to North American Retailers on March 21, 2006

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that WARSHIP GUNNER(r)2 has reached gold status. The action simulation game is scheduled to ship to North American retailers on March 18, 2006 for PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system. Consumers can still preorder the title at GZGameShop.

"The latest addition to KOEI's line of naval-themed action simulation games, Warship Gunner 2 is part sci-fi technology, part manga story, and loaded with real-time shooting action. What's impressive is the game's depth," said Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for KOEI Corporation. "Along with 100 missions and new submarine levels, Warship Gunner 2 lets players take advantage of a completely redesigned technology matrix to develop new weapons and ship parts.

Total PlayStation calls the game, "Incredibly addictive."

GameZone.com says, "Warship Gunner 2 is set to take the series to the next level of tactical action warfare. The deep combat and intricate attack, setup and customization schemes are at the top of their game."

Gamerz Edge says Warship Gunner 2 is, "a virtual Naval Commander's dream."

About WARSHIP GUNNER 2

In the sequel to the naval action hit, video gamers will engage in deadly sub-to-sub stealth warfare, pilot classic seafighters and design their own fleet of destroyers, submarines, and battlecruisers. With KOEI's strategic twist on naval action, WARSHIP GUNNER 2 lets players invest in new technologies to develop a full spectrum of artillery systems, aircraft, ship hulls, propulsion and electronics. WARSHIP GUNNER 2 features over 250 new ship upgrades including 100 new aircraft for more than 1000 components in all.

Combat in WARSHIP GUNNER 2 takes place across 100 missions and 60 stages teeming with lethal seafighters, swarms of enemy aircraft, and unworldly super-weapons! Using the game's control panel and advanced heads-up display, players must track their targets through darkness, varying sea states and the most adverse weather conditions known to man.

Developed by KOEI, WARSHIP GUNNER 2 is a 1-player game, and is rated "T" (Teen- Mild Language, Violence) by the ESRB.