SEGA of America today, Inc. today announced they will be publishing the next two
titles in the Worms franchise. WormsTM 3D, for the Xbox® video game system
from Microsoft, and Worms: Forts Under Siege, for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system and Xbox, are shipping to stores March 1, 2005.

The Worms phenomenon has taken the gaming world by storm, gripping the minds
of players everywhere with its sharp humor and accessible, strategic gameplay.
Team17, the developers of the classic 2D Worms titles, are personally bringing
this unique franchise into the third dimension.

Worms 3D
In Worms 3D, the classic Worms game-play features turn-based fighting and relies
on the player to judge the trajectory and strength of their shots in order to
inflict maximum damage on opponents. But now, the Worms universe is rendered
in full 3D, and the XboxTM Live service from Microsoft Game Studios is being
incorporated to offer competitive online support. Favorite off-the-wall weapons
such as bazookas, holy grenades, dynamite, air strikes, and flying sheep are
all present, with the addition of brand new weapons designed to take advantage
of the 3D landscape. With a multitude of tactics available, coupled with the
ever changing, randomly generated maps, Worms 3D takes Worms’ award-winning
gameplay to the next level.

Worms: Forts Under Siege
Worms: Forts Under Siege ratchets the strategy of the series’ gameplay up a
notch, allowing players to build huge fortifications to defend against opponent
attacks. This new take on the Worms formula will allow players to join Egyptian
tribes, participate in Greco-Roman sieges, battle with Oriental Samurai, and
fight alongside King Arthur’s Medieval Knights.

Worms 3D for Xbox and Worms: Forts Under Siege for PlayStation 2 and Xbox will
be available for an MSRP of $19.95.

About Team17
Team17 Software Limited is a privately owned high caliber entertainment software
development company headquartered in West Yorkshire, England. Team17 has developed
over 100 SKUs in its 12 year history and specializes in quality original titles
using proprietary technology across all major hardware platforms. Key Team17 franchises
and brands include Worms, Alien Breed, Project X and Superfrog. For more information,
visit the Team17 Web site at www.team17.com

About SEGA®
SEGA of America is the American Publishing 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.
SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com/usa.

About Xbox
Xbox (http://www.xbox.com) is the video game
system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating
game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of
breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service.
The new tagline, “it’s good to play together,” captures the spirit
of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is
now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

About Xbox Live
A new frontier in imagination and extraordinary interaction, Xbox Live offers
rich online gameplay. The world’s only unified global online console games service,
Xbox Live is continuously innovating to provide members with unparalleled experiences.
This unique service unites gamers together in a dynamic community where they
can experience the best online games, exclusive programming and continuous downloadable
content. Xbox Live launched in the United States in November 2002 and is available
in 24 countries. Please visit http://www.xbox.com/live
for more information.

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