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Sega(R) To Create 11 New Games for Xbox Including Sega's Latest Version of Popular Title
TOKYO, Japan - March 30, 2001 - Microsoft Corp. and video game powerhouse Sega Corporation today announced a long-term, strategic alliance to bring future versions of Sega's great games to Xbox, Microsoft's future-generation video game system. The companies kicked off their relationship by announcing an 11-title publishing agreement on the Xbox console. The first games to premier on Xbox will be "Jet Grind Radio Future(TM)" (tentative name,) the latest version of "Panzer Dragoon(TM)," "GUNVALKYRIE(TM)" and the latest version of "Sega GT(TM)."
"Having Sega on board with Xbox is a huge win for gamers around the world," said Robbie Bach, chief Xbox officer (CXO) at Microsoft. "The creative artists at Sega are not only going to deliver great Xbox games, but they will help us establish the benchmark for great Xbox gaming experiences both on and offline."
"We believe that Microsoft will be very successful with Xbox," said Peter Moore, president and COO, Sega of America. "Our world-renowned development studios have been very impressed with the Xbox hardware and they are excited to bring new gaming experiences to consumers by utilizing the platform's power. We will work with them to deliver the best content possible to gamers."
The games announced for Xbox today include:
"Jet Grind Radio Future" (Tentative)
Get ready to skate, grind and trick to a new beat. "Jet Grind Radio 2" is a next-generation street action game for Xbox that delivers fast-paced action, new awesome tunes and an artistic look that's truly ground-breaking.
"Sega GT" (latest version)
"Sega GT 2" delivers adrenaline filled, full contact auto racing that allows gamers to design, build and customize the world's hottest cars and capture all the heated thrills found in high performance driving.
"GUNVALKYRIE"
Get ready to ignite the battlefields! "GUNVALKYRIE," the next generation shooter for Xbox, takes players to war where they must join an elite force of mercenaries to battle it out for control of the universe.
"Panzer Dragoon" (latest version)
Xbox owners will be the first to return to the stunning world of Panzer Dragoon. Take flight once again and explore the lush beauty, fierce technology, and mysterious dragon-breeding culture of one of Sega's most sought-after franchises.
About Sega Corporation
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. SEGA's World Wide Web site is located at www.sega.co.jp.
About Sega of America
Sega(R) 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. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at www.sega.com.
About Xbox
Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is Microsoft's future-generation video game system that delivers new and unforeseen gameplay experiences. With more than three times the graphics performance of the newest generation of game systems, Xbox unleashes game designers' creativity to produce games that are challenging, exhilarating, surprising and fun.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device.
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