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SEGA DELIVERS EXPLOSIVE ANIME ACTION WITH GUNGRAVE FOR THE PLAYSTATION 2
SAN FRANCISCO - (September 17, 2002) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced the release of "Gungrave(TM)" exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. A gritty story of an undead assassin exacting his revenge on a ruthless criminal syndicate, "Gungrave" features gameplay ripped straight from Hong Kong action movies, a dark noir-inspired storyline, and a living cel-shaded universe designed by legendary anime artist Yasuhiro Nightow.
Assuming the role of the main character, Grave, players battle through sprawling, massively destructible environments. With a nightmarish arsenal of weapons, including an oversized coffin that doubles as a rocket launcher, and horrific special attacks like the "Hellhound Roar," Grave must dispatch his enemies with extreme prejudice and extreme style.
"Not for the squeamish, 'Gungrave' is a gritty adults-only comic come to life," said Mike Fischer, vice president, entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Fans of Hong Kong action movies, anime or straight-up pulse-pounding gameplay will be blown away."
With characters and design by the famed anime artist Nightow, creator of the wildly popular Trigun series, "Gungrave" features cinematic-quality cut scenes that chronicle Grave's bullet-riddled road to the ultimate revenge. The game also features dozens of unlockable surprises, including 3D action figures, artwork and action-packed movies.
"Gungrave" is rated "M" for Mature and is available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $49.95.
About SEGA SEGA(R) of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a $3.5 billion corporation by market capitalization, recognized as a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America's Web site is located at
www.sega.com.About Sony Computer EntertainmentRecognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation(R) game console and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PlayStation game console and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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