SEGA of America, Inc. announced today the release of “SEGA Sports
NCAA College Basketball 2K3” for the
Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube. Produced by Visual
Concepts Entertainment, a SEGA development studio, and developed by Kush Games,
“SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3″ delivers a number of innovative
features including an impressive roster of more than 300 Division I schools,
online play, an ESPN telecast-style presentation and more than 600 college-specific
animations.

Harnessing the power of each next generation console, SEGA Sports’ new franchise
features everything college hoops fanatics will expect from the makers of “SEGA
Sport NBA 2K3,” the game Rolling Stone Magazine calls “the best basketball
simulation out there.” . . .

“In the development of ‘SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3,’ we concentrated
on perfecting both the gameplay and visual elements that are truly specific
to college hoops,” said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts Entertainment,
a SEGA development studio. “As the only college basketball title to offer
such a vast line-up of schools, online gameplay and an in depth Legacy Mode,
‘NCAA College Basketball 2K3′ puts you right on the court to experience the
passion and excitement of the college game.”

With complete 2002 NCAA schedules and playing styles for more than 300 Division
I schools, “SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3″ capitalizes on
the strengths, weaknesses and specific traits of each program, immersing gamers
into the world of hoops in true college fashion. From the college-style player
models and school-specific banners to the rowdy fans at Cameron Indoor Stadium,
every last detail of NCAA hoops is replicated in lifelike realism.

Modes of play in “SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3″ include
Exhibition, Season, Tournament, Gym Rat, Practice and Legacy. The extensive
Legacy Mode lets players build their own modern-day dynasty, as gamers can scout
and play (as early as week 10 in the regular season) as well as recruit and
sign the country’s top high school prospects. It also lets players develop their
team’s specific offensive and defensive styles, redshirt players, monitor Top
25 and R.P.I. (Ratings Percentage Index) rankings and stay glued to a bubble
watch come tourney time. The exclusive Draft feature inside the Legacy Mode
lets gamers import graduating seniors into the pros in “SEGA Sports NBA
2K3.” In the Gym Rat Mode users can play “pick-up” games while
Practice Mode lets players practice their skills and get familiar with the game.
“SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3″ also lets Xbox gamers from
around the country play each other over the Internet on Xbox Live, bringing
even the most intense conference rivalries closer to home.

These exclusive features and key elements are enhanced by more than 600 animations
unique to “NCAA College Basketball 2K3,” including all new dunks,
jump shots, diving saves and an enhanced passing game. Adding to this authenticity
is the addition of school-specific arenas, chants and fight songs which bring
the flavor of college hoops to life. Team specific plays and playing styles,
accurate player models and an ESPN telecast-style presentation with TV-style
game highlights, music and replays round-out the authentic college basketball
experience.

“SEGA Sports NCAA College Basketball 2K3,” endorsed by former Duke
University All-American point guard Jay Williams, is currently available for
the Xbox and Nintendo GameCube for a suggested retail price of $49.95. It was
released for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system in early December.

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