February 19 2002
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989 SPORTS® TO ADD THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR SPORT TO ITS LINE-UP WITH WORLD TOUR SOCCER™ 2002
989 SPORTS® TO ADD THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR SPORT TO ITS LINE-UP WITH WORLD TOUR SOCCER™ 2002
Over 300 Club and International Teams With More Than 5,000 Players Makes World Tour Soccer 2002 the Choice For True Soccer Fans
FOSTER CITY, Calif., February 19, 2002 - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the addition of the world's most popular sport to the 989 Sports® development team line-up with World Tour Soccer™ 2002, now available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The title features more than 300 teams from throughout the world including national teams like USA, England, Brazil, France, Germany, Canada and Japan and international clubs the likes of Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Liverpool, historic powerhouse clubs from the past and more than 5,000 players represented in remarkable detail. With unparalleled depth of teams, players and gameplay, World Tour Soccer 2002 is poised to be the choice for fans and loyalists who truly know and love soccer.
World Tour Soccer 2002 brings the fervor of the world's game to the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system as teams battle for victory in an array of spectacular stadiums filled with loud, passionate fans boisterously supporting their team with electrifying chants while waving their team and country flags. All the while, gamers have the ability to pull off authentic moves including high-flying headers, bicycle kicks and 360 degree spins while maintaining complete control of the ball.
"From the intricately detailed stadiums and roaring fans waving flags to the fine-tuned player animations, soccer fans and gamers will appreciate the level of detail delivered by World Tour Soccer 2002," said Kelly Ryan, director, sports product development, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "True-to-life player models and realistic ball physics combined with quick and responsive controls make World Tour Soccer 2002 the most authentic and fun-playing soccer game available."
Fronted by cover athlete and USA National Team member Joe-Max Moore, World Tour Soccer 2002 gives gamers the chance to test their soccer knowledge, strategy and skills against the world's best. Whether playing a single marquee exhibition match or managing their customized team through a grueling tournament in a quest for the championship, gamers will experience world-class gameplay and the most intense international soccer action.
"989 Sports is extremely pleased to bring a truly authentic version of the world's most popular sport to PlayStation 2 by adding World Tour Soccer 2002 to our line-up," said Ami Blaire, director, product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "World Tour Soccer 2002's addition to the 989 Sports brand further proves our commitment and dedication to delivering the competitive intensity of sports to the home and to sports fans."
World Tour Soccer 2002 for PlayStation 2 Key Features:
About 989 Sports
989 Sports is the sports software brand of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Known for its top-selling sports franchise titles such as NFL GameDay™, MLB™, NBA ShootOut, NHL FaceOff™, NCAA® Final Four® and NCAA® GameBreaker™, 989 Sports is committed to developing authentic and innovative sports games to appeal to both the professional athlete and hard-core sports videogame fan.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one? game console, and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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