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"Sega bass fishing 2" FOR Dreamcast LURES GAMERS WITH THE MOST REALISTIC FISHING EXPERIENCE

Sequel to Popular Dreamcast Title Redefines Virtual Fishing With Seasonal Conditions, Customizable Characters and Roam-Friendly Lakes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - (August 21, 2001) - Cast your lure and reel in the big one with the newest fishing excursion from Sega* of America! Today, Sega announced the release of "Sega Bass Fishing 2*" for the 128-bit, Internet ready Sega Dreamcast* video game console. Through enhanced gameplay modes, smarter fish and true-to-life ecologies, this highly anticipated sequel to the popular "Sega Bass Fishing" combines the depth of a simulation with the pace and feel of an arcade game.

"Throughout our 40-year history, Sega has been consistent in the creation of consumer-embraced franchises, such as 'Sonic Adventure,' 'Crazy Taxi' and soon the sequel to our hit fishing title, 'Sega Bass Fishing'," said John Golden, director of product marketing, Sega of America. "'Sega Bass Fishing 2' is another demonstration of Sega's unrelenting commitment to our franchises, as it is an even more realistic fishing experience than its predecessor." Building upon the easy-to-grasp gameplay of the original title, "Sega Bass Fishing 2" introduces the New Practice, Free Fishing and Tournament modes. New Practice mode allows players to train and improve their fishing technique before entering one of the high-pressure competitions. In the realm of options, Free Fishing mode allows players to choose the area, season, time of day and weather conditions to fit their fishing fancy. Succeeding under select conditions results in even more environment choices for players to face and overcome. In Tournament mode, players compete for the chance to advance onto consecutive and more challenging tournaments. As players progress, their performance is awarded with the right to choose from more than 100 distinct lures or the opportunity to experience other highly immersive 3D virtual lakes. Additionally, players are no longer confined to the shore when they cast their lines. Instead, "Sega Bass Fishing 2" allows players to jump in their boat and drive around the expansive lakes freely, enjoying the virtual scenery with complete ecologies, down to accurate temperatures and weather effects. Players will marvel at the beautiful underwater environments and witness a variety of objects indigenous to bass-filled lakes, including frogs, insects and lush water plants. The true-to-aqualife animations push realism to the edge, as huge black bass move fluidly through the water.

Before the fishing frenzy begins, players must select from one of seven characters, each with his or her own unique abilities including Casting Distance, Casting Accuracy, Retrieving Speed, Retrieving Technique, Sight and Fighting Technique. Characters may be selected not only by their advantageous skills, but by their looks as well. Players have several customization options open to them for their characters and boats, and by winning tournaments, a player's selection of available characters and attributes will increase accordingly.

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