SEGA Announces Sonic Rivals 2 For The PSP System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (June 20th, 2007) - SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. announced today that Sonic Rivals 2 is in development exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Building upon the success of Sonic Rivals, which saw Sonic The Hedgehog and friends race head to head through wildly twisting tracks at breakneck speed, this latest version, Sonic Rivals 2, will speed onto shelves in Autumn 2007.

The sequel to Sonic's fast and furious 3D action platformer, has several new features to enhance the player's experience. A revamped rival "jostling" gameplay system allows for closer head-to-head competition, whilst rivalry is further improved with upgraded power-ups and range weapons allowing players to attack or defend themselves regardless of their position. A brand new Battle mode allows two players to jump into six different multiplayer challenges by sharing just one disc using the PSP system's Wi-Fi function.

Miles "Tails" Prower and other new characters have been added to the mix of characters available to play as, whilst the new single player Free Play mode will allow players to enjoy each level at their own pace. Each character in the game will also have their own unique signature moves that fit their varied personalities.

Card trading and collection in Sonic Rivals 2 has been greatly increased and will now include 150 collectable cards. This will enable players to customise character's track suits, as well as unlocking new PSP backgrounds and Cup Circuits.

For art and screenshots, please visit the SEGA Press site at www.sega-press.com

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops 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 Europe. SEGA Europe's web site is located at www.sega-europe.com

About SEGA® of America, Inc.:

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, 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