A new chapter in the world’s leading weapon-based fighting game series is here!

[Development percentage - 30%]

Provisional release date: 2005

Retail Price: Not confirmed

Game Genre: Sword-fighting action

Other: Memory card compatible (capacity not confirmed)

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The moment the evil and holy swords crossed,

The wheel of fortune begins to turn again.

The story of warriors lured by the bipolar swords, soon to be revealed...

Featuring 3 new characters!

A new title from the popular world-wide smash hit 'sword-fighting action game' SoulCalibur series is due to be released in 2005.

SoulCalibur III offers the series' hallmarks of exhilarating sword-fighting action and profound martial arts while also delivering highly improved graphics and sound effects to create a unique gaming experience.

It also features a Character Creation Mode, which allows players to create original warriors.

With so many new gameplay modes and new characters rich with personality, this title will offer players the world-class sword-fighting action they desire.

Features

• Globally popular sword-fighting action gameplay style

• Substantial number of gameplay modes

• 'Character creation' mode allows player to create an original character

• World-class fighting system

• Superb graphics

• Dramatic events

3 new innovative characters

- Zasalamel (tentative)

This mysterious man desires to raise the evil sword. He drags those who witness the sharp light from his giant scythe to the abyss of death.

- Tira (tentative)

An angel of death from the darkness with a bird-like grace, she plays with lives using her Ring Blade.

- Setsuka (tentative)

The wandering beauty on a lonely journey. She lives for her revenge with a sword hidden in her umbrella.

An unprecedented number of modes in the series' history

- Character Creation Mode

Allows the player to customise appearance, weapons and roles of a character

- Story Mode

Offers stories of great depth, unique to each character

- Lost Chronicle Mode

Offers the hybrid combination of combat strategy simulation and fighting game elements

- Soul Arena Mode

Offers rich variations of battles in special situations

- World Competition Mode

Offers world championship battles against virtual tough contestants, all aiming for the top

- VS Standard Mode

2-Player fighting mode which offers a quick battle

- VS Special Mode

2-Player fighting mode with rich variations of battles features and special situations

- VS Competition Mode

Single to multi-player mode, offering knockout tournaments and league competitions

- Practice Mode

Offers training facilities where players can sharpen their skills

- Museum Mode

Enables players to check items obtained in the game and view the history of the SoulCalibur series

Story

The Soul Calibur, a holy sword, has been created to oppose to the Soul Edge, an evil sword which corrupts human souls.

The power of the Soul Edge drove many adventurers and mighty warriors to seek the sword. Every time the evil sword rises, the Soul Calibur will rise to fight the brutality. The countless severe battles between these swords became legendary throughout the decades.

Towards the end of the 16th Century, the two opposing blades have risen again to the centre stage once more. The eternal tale of legendary rivalry is to be retold again...

For further information please contact:

Jennifer Kong (jennie_kong@scee.net)

Tel: 020 7911 8176 Fax: 020 7734 4926

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Ltd