TOP-SELLING SEGA SPORTS NBA 2K SERIES GETS READY TO SCORE WITH THIRD EDITION ON DREAMCAST

Fadeaways, Jaw-Droppin' Fakes and Killer Crossovers Await in Sega Sports NBA 2K2

SAN FRANCISCO (October 23, 2001) - The top-selling basketball game on any next-generation platform is ready to school the competition yet again! Sega Sports(tm), the brand that continues to set new standards in sports gaming, announced today the release of "Sega Sports(tm) NBA 2K2" for the 128-bit, Internet-ready Sega Dreamcast(tm) video game console. Developed by Visual Concepts, a member of the Sega group and creators of "Sega Sports NBA 2K1," "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" promises to be the game to beat this fall, heralded as "arguably the best video game basketball simulation to date" by Game Spot. "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" offers a totally revamped low-post game, smarter defensive AI, explosive new dunks and all-new street courts. "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" will soon be launching across all platforms, including the PlayStation*2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox* video game system from Microsoft* and the Nintendo GameCube*. "Our NBA 2K series has done incredibly well for us and we are confident that 'Sega Sports NBA 2K2' will be equally successful," said Chris Gilbert, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Sega of America. "Sega Sports is known for being innovative, and we make dramatic changes to our sports titles every year. 'Sega Sports NBA 2K2' is no exception, with a host of new features that will beat other basketball sims at their own game." "Stellar new gameplay moves and animations were added to 'NBA 2K2,' which is especially apparent when playing the low post game," said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. "This will be the defining feature that sets 'NBA 2K2' apart from the rest."

On offense, "scoring in the paint" has never felt better with the all-new low post game. Players can outsmart defenders with dazzling drop-step moves and flawless fadeaways, or maneuver around their opponent and throw down a rim-rattling dunk. Also new this year, "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" lets players contend with smarter defensive AI and new ways to steal the ball. This means that gamers can employ their power forwards to aggressively attack the boards, while players looking to steal can fill the passing lanes with their most agile guards.

New moves and mechanics are not the only additions gamers will find in "Sega Sports NBA 2K2." Due to the popularity of the street courts in last year's version, Sega Sports has added another this year with the inclusion of Mosswood Park in Oakland, CA. All of last year's favorites will be back - Goat Park, The Cage and Rucker Park in New York, and Franklin Park in Chicago - so get ready to pound the pavement with your favorite NBA greats! Improving upon the unprecedented online play, "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" now allows gamers to keep track of their wins and losses on the Internet and see if they can become one of the top 50 players in the country. Adding to the online excitement, fans can play head-to-head with up to eight people nationwide.

Endorsed by Philadephia 76ers' guard Allen Iverson, who appears on the cover of the game, "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" keeps current with updated rosters, stadiums and team uniforms. The Dreamcast version of "Sega Sports NBA 2K2" is available at retailers

nationwide for $39.95. The game is rated "E" for everyone.

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