PaRappa The Rapper Returns for an Encore On The PSP

April 30, 2007

PaRappa The
Rapper Returns for an Encore On The PSP

Ten Years Following His Debut on PlayStation, Beloved Rap Star Back on the
Scene with a Host of New Social Gaming Features

Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of PaRappa The
Rapper, an iconic character-based music and hip-hop game, available in
July 2007 for PSP. Developed by Sony Computer
Entertainment, in association with legendary multimedia musician Masaya
Matsuura and famed New York artist Rodney Greenblat, the PaRappa The Rapper
franchise debuted 10 years ago on the original PlayStation(R) and is widely
credited with establishing the music and rhythm game genre that continues to
thrive today. PaRappa The Rapper for the PSP system mobilizes PaRappa’s hip-
hop adventures and builds on the success of this iconic franchise.

Featuring all the characters, levels and songs from the original, PaRappa
The Rapper increases the franchise’s social appeal by offering a host of new
PSP exclusive features, including the ability for up to four PSP systems to go
head-to-head in ad-hoc battles; wirelessly share a demo level through Game
Share; and use the PSP Infrastructure Mode to download eight additional
playable remixes for players to rap along to.

"Bringing PaRappa The Rapper to PSP allows true PlayStation fans to re-
connect with this timeless classic," said John Koller, Senior Marketing
Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "This also introduces the
beloved PaRappa and his cast of colorful friends to a new generation of fans
and potential hip-hop stars on the move."

PaRappa The Rapper for the PSP system stays true to its stylish flattened
animation technique and gameplay, combining fun and vibrant characters with
hip music and a humorous storyline. Masaya Matsuura’s infectious music and
lyrics accompany PaRappa as he attempts to rap his way into the heart of his
dreamy love interest, Sunny Funny, through various musical adventures. Using
a rhythm, timing and coordination-based gameplay mechanic, players will bob
their heads along with PaRappa and a cast of vibrant characters as they master
its addictive gameplay. Players will first have to harmoniously press a
designated controller button to help PaRappa mimic the actions and lyrics of
the Masters. As the player’s skill level progresses, they will be able to
break free into a one-of-a-kind freestyle session, giving them the freedom to
create a new experience with each play.

The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated
PaRappa The Rapper "E" for "Everybody."