Trauma Center: Under The Knife 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 7th, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced Trauma Center ^® : Under the Knife 2 for Nintendo DS ^TM , a direct sequel to the 2005 smash hit. The fast-paced medical action that made the handheld original a classic is back, along with all of your favorite Trauma Center characters. Rejoin Derek and Angie as they deal with the unpredictable aftereffects of GUILT. With numerous enhancements, including new difficulty modes and new operations, handheld surgeons have a lot to be excited about.

Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 is currently scheduled to release on July 1.

Trailer:

http://www.atlus.com/assets/tcutk2trailer(4-7-08).zip

Screenshots:

http://www.atlus.com/assets/tcutk2screens(4-7-08).zip

Box Art and Logo:

http://www.atlus.com/assets/tcutk2coreassets.zip

Visit the official Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 website:

http://www.atlus.com/tcutk2

About Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2

GUILT is no more. Dr. Derek Stiles and Nurse Angie Thompson faced humanity's greatest threat and triumphed. Now, in the aftermath, they find themselves in unknown territory, forced to deal with the disastrous consequences of the killer virus. Join them as they scramble to address questions left unanswered and put an end to the mystery behind the disease.

Key Features

- True sequel to Under the Knife - Scrub back in to Nintendo DS for the next chapter of the award-winning Trauma Center: Under the Knife that returns to the tactile stylus-based experience that made the original a smash hit.

- Derek and Angie are back - Caduceus' preeminent surgical team returns to confront the aftermath of the devastating GUILT epidemic in a brand new story.

- Just what the doctor ordered - With a new easy-play mode, improved tool utility, and clearer directions, playing doctor has never been so much fun.

Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 has been rated "T" for Teen with Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Mild Violence by the ESRB.

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About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.

©2008 ATLUS. Licensed to and published by Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

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CONTACT:

Ben Karl

Odyssey Labs

415-955-8531

benjamin@odysseylabs.com

Aram Jabbari

Atlus U.S.A., Inc.

(949) 788-0455

aram@atlus.com