Galleon's Coming
June 4, 2004

Irvine, CA (June 4, 2004) - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, announced today its plans to publish Galleon, a thrilling 3^rd-person action-adventure game for the Microsoft Xbox™, in North America.  Available in the fall of 2004, Galleon features an epic tale of heart-pounding adventure, dangerous romance, and nail-biting suspense from the creator of Lara Croft™.

 “Galleon is one of the few games in the Xbox library that has everything a gamer could wish for: a huge world to explore, gigantic bosses, challenging puzzles, amazing acrobatics and above all, Kung Fu,” said Gail Salamanca, Marketing Manager, Atlus U.S.A., Inc.  “Add to that fully-voiced dialogue and an epic 40-hour adventure across both land and the high seas, and you’ll see why Galleon is the one game you won’t want to miss this year."

About Galleon:

Galleon introduces the swashbuckling captain Rhama Sabrier, a new type of action hero – tall, dark, handsome, and highly skilled in martial arts. He is quick-witted and an obvious hit with the ladies.  Journey with Rhama on his epic quest to unlock the mystery of an enchanted ship and discover the source incredible powers – before a treacherous enemy does.  As the story unfolds, Rhama must rely on more than just his charm and wit, fending off fiendish adversaries – from mercenaries to 250 ft. monsters – using swords, pistols and his martial arts skills.  Along the way, Rhama will meet up with two intriguing and very different young women – whose assistance will be necessary to progress through the game.

Features:

·         Brought to you courtesy of Toby Gard, creator of Lara Croft™ and lead designer for the original Tomb Raider™.

·         A richly-crafted, immersive story unfolds through hours of action, exploration and puzzle-solving.

·         Traverse a beautiful, completely original world spanning six massive island locations, with expansive indoor and outdoor environments.

·         Gorgeous stylized art, fluid animations and intuitive controls provide a rewarding experience for gamers of all skill levels.

·         Perform super-cool moves such as back-flipping off of a ledge and landing on a jagged rock point the size of a pinhead, scaling a sheer cavern wall, or landing a spinning Kung-Fu kick on a gang of encroaching enemies.

Use the special abilities of your crew members – including the mystical powers of Faith and the martial arts talents of Mihoko – to overcome the diverse challenges that await you.

Reported By: Jared Black