SEGA SOCCER SLAM DEBUTS ON XBOX; DELIVERS
ACTION PACKED GAMEPLAY AND A LIVELY CAST OF CHARACTERS
Featuring Lightning-Quick Gameplay and
Limitless Style, Genre-Defining Soccer Game Blends Speed and Non-Stop Action
SAN FRANCISCO (August 20, 2002) – SEGA(R) of
America, Inc. announced today the release of "SEGA(R) Soccer Slam(TM)" for the
Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft(R). Produced by Visual Concepts
Entertainment, a SEGA development studio, and developed by Black Box Games, the
critically acclaimed "SEGA Soccer Slam" features pick-up-and-play gameplay and
striking visuals that take advantage of the powerful Xbox hardware. Employing
sophisticated motion-captured 3D models and multiple modes of play, "SEGA Soccer
Slam’s" wild cast of characters will dazzle gamers with their detailed
expressions, athletic prowess and exaggerated personality traits. Prepare for
pandemonium when this exciting game, which takes an unorthodox approach to the
world’s most popular sport, hits the market.
"The ideal arcade sports game, "SEGA Soccer
Slam" delivers dazzling power-up moves, a comical cast of characters and an
intuitive gameplay system," said Tom Nichols, vice president of sports
marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Xbox owners longing for engaging arcade-style
sports gaming are in for a thrilling experience."
Cartoon-style thugs, who take pleasure in
breaking rules as well as arms, play "SEGA Soccer Slam’s" brutal new brand of
soccer. New to the Xbox version are an Arcade Mode with exhibition matches, a
quick match option and two totally new and addictive mini-games. Also new is an
added Challenge Mode, which lets gamers custom create their own team using
existing characters inside the game. Here gamers can also unlock three new
teams, who join the original six eccentric squads.
The intense action continues in the Quest
mode, where players select one of the six elementally themed teams and play
through a 10 game regular season and single elimination tournament in pursuit of
the coveted Continental Cup. During the course of the season, the best players
are recognized in a mid-season All-Star game, statistics are tracked in 24
categories, and money earned from winning matches is spent on buying accessories
and attributes for the individual players. While victories unlock venues and
mystery items that boost player attributes, the game’s Challenge stages, which
occur in between each match, let the players get familiar with the various
special moves and abilities in "SEGA Soccer Slam." The game also features a
Tourney Mode for sizzling multiplayer action and an additional Practice Mode.
With pick-up-and-play controls and a balanced
competitive atmosphere for players of all skill levels, "SEGA Soccer Slam"
skirts the intimidating nature of deeper simulation sports games. However, the
action in "SEGA Soccer Slam" is fast and furious, as players dole out brilliant
spotlight maneuvers and team specific powered-up plays, all shown with dazzling
special effects. The players in "SEGA Soccer Slam" are as detailed as they are
aggressive. Utilizing complex 3D models, individual voices and personalities,
noticeable facial animations, and more than 1,000 motion-captured moves,
including signature goal celebrations and character-specific kicks.
"SEGA Soccer Slam" is available at retailers
nationwide for $49.95. The game is rated "E" for everyone.
About SEGA
SEGA(R) of America 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.
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