SEGA SPORTS BUILDS UPON A WINNING FRANCHISE WITH TENNIS 2K2 FOR DREAMCAST

New Pro Men's and Women's Players, Mixed Doubles and Realistic Camera Angles Add to the Fun as Gamers Lob, Slice and Smash Their Way to Victory

SAN FRANCISCO - (October 23, 2001) - Sega Sports(tm), the brand that continues to set new standards in sports gaming, announced today the launch of the highly anticipated "Sega Sports* Tennis 2K2" for the 128-bit, Internet-ready Sega Dreamcast(tm) video game console. Making its first appearance on the Sega Sports roster, this blockbuster sequel to last year's smash hit "Virtua Tennis" joins the ranks of a brand known for its unprecedented gameplay. Raising the bar even higher this year, "Sega Sports Tennis 2K2" serves up the same fast, pick-up-and-play action that gamers loved in the original, but with more realistic, simulation-style gameplay.

"Sega Sports Tennis 2K2" has also expanded its roster to include 16 internationally ranked men's and women's tennis players, including Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles, Magnus Norman, Patrick Rafter, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Mary Pierce, Jelena Dokic, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Alexandra Stevenson, Carlos Moya, Tim Henman, Cedric Pioline, Tommy Haas and Thomas Enqvist. With the inclusion of the sport's top female players, gamers can now enjoy mixed doubles with up to four players. Sure to be one of the best single and multi-player sports games on the market, "Sega Sports Tennis 2K2" additionally offers beautifully rendered stadiums with multiple playing surfaces, new and improved crosscourt shots, and customizable players- making this game nothing short of an ace. "With 'Tennis 2K2,' we've stayed true to what people love about the game - the ease of play - while adding key features and improvements that gamers have requested," said Chris Gilbert, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Sega of America. "Our developers built upon what was already a runaway success, adding in addictive gameplay features that make this title a 'must-have' for any gamer."

"Sega Sports Tennis 2K2" features three revamped modes -- Tournament, Exhibition and World Tour. For those that prefer arcade-style gameplay, Tournament Mode allows players to progress quickly through different locations and challengers with each match won. Exhibition Mode allows gamers to "net it out" in head-to-head singles matches or compete with up to four players in doubles and new mixed doubles matches. In the classic World Tour Mode, gamers will have the opportunity to enter and win tournaments all over the globe in search of the #1 world ranking. By battling through a variety of matches and mini-challenges, they will earn cash rewards, which can be used to buy their way to locked stadiums, players and new equipment and even to purchase clothing in tennis shops. Endorsed by 2000 and 2001 U.S. Open champion Venus Williams and 1999 U.S. Open winner Serena Williams (both of whom appear on the cover of the game).

"Sega Sports Tennis 2K2" is rated "E" for everyone and available at retailers nationwide for $39.95.

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Sega* of America is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega Corporation, responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Sega video game systems and video games in the Americas. Sega Corporation is a nearly $2.5 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive digital entertainment media, offering interactive entertainment experiences both inside and outside the home. # # #