Here's a nice little summary of the games Sega is releasing this fall, across all platforms.
SEGA DELIVERS GREAT GAMES FOR ALL AGES AND ALL CONSOLES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Eight Wish List Toppers Will Satisfy All Gamers - From Dad to Bro to Anyone
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SAN FRANCISCO - (November 4, 2002) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. announced
today that the company will fulfill any gamer's wish list this holiday
season - regardless of their age or console of preference - with an
incredible lineup of AAA games. SEGA's roster shines with the return of
several blockbuster entertainment franchises, including "Shinobi(TM) for the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system," "Super Monkey Ball(TM) 2"
and "Sonic Mega Collection(TM)" for the Nintendo GameCube(TM), "ToeJam &
Earl(TM) III: Mission to Earth" for the Xbox(TM) video game system from
Microsoft(R) and the newest editions of acclaimed SEGA Sports(TM) titles for
all three consoles, featuring "SEGA Sports(TM) NFL 2K3," "SEGA Sports(TM)
NBA 2K3," "SEGA Sports(TM) NHL 2K3" and "SEGA Sports(TM) NCAA(R) College
Basketball 2K3." This exciting array of must-have titles includes
everything from adventure, party and sports games for the family to offbeat
and intense action games for older audiences.
The following highly anticipated titles are leading the charge among SEGA's
lineup of games available this holiday season.
For party game animals, Sonic fans and the youthful gamer in everyone:
* "Super Monkey Ball 2" (Nintendo GameCube): SEGA is on a roll! Hot on the
heels of the runaway success of the original "Super Monkey Ball(TM)," the
ultimate party game is back. Jam-packed with 12 addictive Party Games, a
new story mode and more than 150 stages, "Super Monkey Ball 2" delivers the
ultimate in addictive multiplayer action. "Super Monkey Ball 2" is
available now for a suggested retail price of $49.95 and is rated "E" for
everyone.
* "Sonic Mega Collection" (Nintendo GameCube): Sonic and friends are back
in the ultimate collection! Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the
series, "Sonic Mega Collection" lets you rediscover some of the best-selling
and most-loved video games of all time. Starring SEGA's own Sonic The
Hedgehog®, and featuring seven complete SEGA Genesis(R) games and dozens of
unlockable surprises, "Sonic Mega Collection" is a pure adrenaline rush of
classic arcade action. "Sonic Mega Collection" will be available in
November for a suggested retail price of $39.95 and is rated "E" for
everyone.
For the teenager who likes funked up adventures:
* "ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth" (Xbox): In "ToeJam & Earl III:
Mission to Earth," ToeJam, Big Earl and their hot new homegirl Latisha
embark on a mission to retrieve the 12 sacred Albums of Funk, stolen by the
dysfunctional inhabitants of the planet Earth. Gamers will explore
sprawling environments as they master the ways of Funk-Fu and battle towards
the ultimate showdown with the evil Anti-Funk. Along the way, they'll
collect gift-wrapped power-ups of almost endless variety, take on harrowing
side quests and generally get down with their bad selves in a massive,
wickedly funny Xbox exclusive adventure. The game is available now for a
suggested retail price of $49.95 and is rated "T" for teen.
For the mature gaming master that doesn't equate ninja action with turtles:
* "Shinobi" (PlayStation 2): The legendary ninja returns, hunted by demons,
haunted by the dead and hindered by the very rage that spurs him on in this
latest installment of one of SEGA's most revered action franchises. Players
take the role of Hotsuma as he battles through the demon-filled streets of a
post-apocalyptic Tokyo, running on walls, summoning Ninja magic and
mastering an arsenal of ancient weaponry on a quest to avenge his clan.
"Shinobi" will be available in November for a suggested retail price of
$49.95 and is rated "M" for mature.
And for the sports star who wants realism that surpasses the real thing:
* "SEGA Sports NFL 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube): The series
that redefined the standards of football video gaming returns for a brand
new season, with a totally revamped franchise mode, drastically improved AI,
and brilliantly enhanced graphics featuring redesigned 3D stadiums, updated
player and facial models and a new ESPN telecast system. "SEGA Sports NFL
2K3" is the cure for gridiron fans everywhere and is playable online on the
PlayStation 2 and Xbox. "SEGA Sports NFL 2K3" is available now on the
PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube for $49.95 and is rated "E" for
everyone.
* "SEGA Sports NBA 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube): SEGA
Sports once again establishes new levels of realism and entertainment in the
basketball genre. Building on its critically acclaimed roots, the ultimate
hoops simulation, which brings uncompromisingly authentic gameplay to
basketball fans, steps onto the court for another year with hundreds of new
animations including highlight-reel quality dunks and dynamic cross-over
moves, mid-air shot adjustments and redesigned player models. "NBA 2K3" is
also playable online on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. "SEGA Sports NBA 2K3"
is available now on the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube for $49.95
and is rated "E" for everyone.
* "SEGA Sports NHL® 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube): Building
upon the acclaimed "NHL 2K" series, SEGA Sports is proud to bring to the
passionate hockey fan the next level of authenticity in hockey video games -
"SEGA Sports NHL 2K3." Highly adaptive AI and a variety of new gameplay
options, including advanced line controls, enhanced Goalie controls and an
all-new Franchise mode, defines this fast-paced game. "SEGA Sports NHL 2K3"
brings the player closer to the ice than any hockey title ever before and
can be played online on Xbox. Available in November with a suggested retail
price of $49.95 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube and is
rated "E" for everyone.
* "SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3" (PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo
GameCube): SEGA expands its library of sports simulations by bringing its
dominant basketball lineage to the college hardwood. Complete with more than
300 Division I teams, authentic rankings system, including a weekly top 25
and bubble watch, classic and custom tournaments and a comprehensive Legacy
Mode, "SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3" delivers the ultimate
college basketball experience in its freshman season. Also playable online
on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. "SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3"
will be available in December with a suggested retail price of $49.95 for
the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube and is rated "E" for everyone.
Additional SEGA games available this holiday season include "The House of
the Dead(tm) III" (Xbox, rated "M" for mature with a suggested retail price
of $49.95) and "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II(tm)" (Nintendo GameCube,
rated "T" for teen with a suggested retail price of $49.95).