8/8/01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OKAGE: SHADOW KING TRANSPORTS PLAYERS ON A MYSTICAL JOURNEY ON THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Imaginative Role-Playing Game Immerses Players in a Legendary Struggle Between Light and Darkness

FOSTER CITY, Calif., August 8, 2001 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the fall 2001 release of OKAGE: Shadow King, an engrossing role-playing game (RPG) available exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Featuring a mesmerizing storyline with six uniquely amusing characters set in a vibrantly animated, vast 3D world, OKAGE: Shadow King takes full advantage of the power of PlayStation 2. Combining traditional role-playing elements with action-packed, dramatic real-time battle sequences, strategic gameplay and puzzle-solving, OKAGE: Shadow King will transport players on a graphically spectacular adventure this fall.

The legend of OKAGE: Shadow King will enchant gamers as they assume the role of Ari, a young, innocent boy summoned to embark on a mythical quest. When Stan, the spirit of an evil king, is unleashed, Ari must relinquish his shadow to the demon and accompany him on a mission to destroy all the other demons in the world, thus restoring Stan’s power. Players will find themselves entangled in a whirlwind of myths, legends and traditions as they make their way across brightly-colored landscapes, encountering whimsical characters and deciphering the mysterious clues and secrets buried deep beneath the world in which they live.

"The incredible story of OKAGE: Shadow King will appeal to both traditional RPG fans and action-adventure enthusiasts with its innovative design, creative plot and magnificently unique graphics," said Ami Blaire, director, product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "Featuring a captivating storyline, 20 beautifully-rendered environments, six extraordinary, entertaining characters and hours of engrossing gameplay, OKAGE: Shadow King truly showcases the capabilities of PlayStation 2."

The tale of OKAGE: Shadow King takes place in a remote village called Tenel, where young Ari lives with his family. When a ghost attacks Ari’s sister, his father unknowingly unleashes Stan, the spirit of a great evil demon, in a desperate attempt to protect his daughter. Stan agrees to save Ari’s sister’s life, but only on the condition that he can possess Ari’s shadow, forcing Ari to become his slave. Once resurrected, however, Stan discovers that his powers are weak and he no longer has the ability to instill fear and terror in those he hopes to rule. When he learns that several other demons already inhabit the world of Tenel, Stan is convinced that they are the cause of his weakness and forces Ari to join him on a quest to purge the country of these imposters. Navigating as Ari, gamers will submerge themselves into this action-packed adventure, exploring breath-taking surroundings, encountering compelling characters and fighting fierce enemies during their magical journey.

OKAGE: Shadow King introduces a unique approach to traditional role-playing games through interesting, stylized visuals and characters and featuring dramatic real-time battle sequences in which allies and enemies fight simultaneously. In addition, gamers will discover hundreds of attacks, spells and weapons, and more than 150 items to collect during the adventure through lustrous towns and ominous dungeons. With its combination of immersive narrative, challenging gameplay, wonderfully animated characters and spectacular graphics, OKAGE: Shadow King will add a unique and exciting role-playing game to the PlayStation 2 catalog this fall.

The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has not yet rated OKAGE: Shadow King. For more information about the ESRB visit www.esrb.org

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one™ game console and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era.

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