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ESPN NHL Hockey Now Available for PS2 and XboxPosted on Saturday, September 13, 2003 @ 06:06:59 am E.S.T
ESPN Videogames today announced that
the highly acclaimed ESPN NHL® Hockey is now available at major video game
retailers across North America. Continuing the high standard of sports
realism and video game entertainment of the ESPN Videogames brand, ESPN NHL
Hockey delivers speed, action and excitement to hockey fans. ESPN NHL
Hockey and other ESPN Videogames titles are produced by Visual Concepts -
Sega's sports developer.
"Our focus in developing a hockey video game has always been to find the
perfect balance between realism and virtual entertainment," states Greg
Thomas, President of Visual Concepts. "We wanted to ensure that ESPN NHL
Hockey would be widely accepted by both the casual hockey fan and by the
diehards. With balanced game play, striking visuals and the addition of the
Skills Competition, we are delivering the most complete hockey experience
ever."
Available for both the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the
Microsoft(C) Xbox console, ESPN NHL Hockey brings a hockey experience like
no other game. The integration of the ESPN presentation is a key element in
delivering an exciting experience to the passionate hockey gamer and the
casual sports fan alike. ESPN NHL Hockey integrates a hockey video game,
ESPN overlays and television-style wipes. In addition, ESPN's top hockey
commentating team - Gary Thorne and Bill Clement - call all the action on
the ice.
Along with utilizing the presentation style of "The Worldwide Leader in
Sports," ESPN NHL Hockey is proud to present the Skills Competition. Based
on the popular events during the NHL's All-Star Weekend, players compete in
several challenges that test the precision, speed and strength of their
favorite NHL players. Users choose their favorite scorer as they test their
goal-scoring precision in Accuracy Shooting. Players who think they're
fancy with the stick will have to try maneuvering through an obstacle cone
course in Puck Control. ESPN NHL Hockey gamers can choose to compete
against the computer or against a friend, offline and online, in six
exciting events that will test their dexterity and mettle. The new Skybox
feature also enhances the overall experience by offering hundreds of
unlockable, virtual items, including retro uniforms, historic teams,
trophies and more that can be earned through various in-game
accomplishments. ESPN NHL Hockey features enhanced online play for both the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the Microsoft(C) Xbox
console. ESPN NHL Hockey launches a superior standard of quality that
consumers can expect with every ESPN Videogames title.
For more information, visit www.espnvideogames.com
About Visual Concepts Entertainment
Visual Concepts Entertainment is the maker of the critically acclaimed 2K
series of sports games. The company is responsible for the full development
and marketing for all ESPN Videogames titles and is committed to delivering
the best, fully integrated sports gaming experience for all consumers.
Visual Concepts Entertainment is wholly owned by Japan-based SEGA
Corporation.
About ESPN
ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is a multinational, multimedia
sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia
assets in sports marketing with over 40 business entities. The company is
comprised of seven domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic,
ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes (launching the end of 2003), ESPN Now, ESPN Today,
ESPN HD (a high-definition simulcast service of ESPN), ESPN Regional
Television, ESPN International (25 international networks and syndication),
ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, SportsTicker, ESPN Enterprises,
ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants), and other growing new businesses
including ESPN Broadband, ESPN Wireless, ESPN Video-on-Demand and ESPN
Interactive. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc,
which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst
Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.
NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey
League. All NHL logos and marks and team logos and marks depicted herein are
the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced
without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. (C) 2003. All
rights reserved. (C) NHLPA. ESPN NHL Hockey is an Officially Licensed
Product of the NHLPA. NHLPA, National Hockey League Players' Association and
the NHLPA logo are trademarks of the NHLPA and are used under license by
Sega of America, Inc.
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Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ESPN is a
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their respective owners.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment
America markets the PlayStation(R) game console and develops, publishes,
markets and distributes software for the PlayStation game console and the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system for the North American market.
Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America serves as
headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
About Xbox
Xbox (www.xbox.com) is Microsoft's future-generation video game
system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers
game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions
as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and
reality. Xbox is now available in North America, Japan, Europe and
Australia.
Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries. Posted By: Adam Paoli - 609 Reads
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