FOSTER
CITY, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating the massive
appeal of the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and its
software library, Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced
seven additions to its PlayStation®2 "Greatest Hits" software
portfolio: ATV Offroad Fury®3, Hot Shots Golf®: FORE!, Jak 3(TM),
Killzone(TM), Rachet & Clank®: Up Your Arsenal, Sly 2: Band of
Thieves(TM), and Syphon Filter®: The Omega Strain. These seven titles
have accounted for sales in excess of 4.5 million units and join an
expansive library of 123 "Greatest Hits" titles that have
proven to be favorites among PlayStation 2 users. PlayStation 2
"Greatest Hits" games are available in stores for as low as
$19.99, providing an incentive for casual gamers.
"With
over a hundred game titles in our 'Greatest Hits' library we are able to
offer a broad range of content for consumers of all ages at an
incredible value," said Jack Tretton, executive vice president,
Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The Greatest Hits series
offers a line up of game titles proven to be all-time favorites, and
these franchises have become a great way to provide the millions of
consumers around the world with an unparalleled and enjoyable gaming
experience."
About
Recently Added "Greatest Hits" Titles:
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ATV Offroad Fury®3 is the third installment in the multimillion selling
racing franchise that provides intense, free-roaming offroad racing
gameplay, packed with additional courses, larger environments, extra
modes, mini-games, more ATVs, and online gameplay via the Network
Adaptor (Ethernet/Modem) (for PlayStation®2). Rating: "E" for
Everyone
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Hot Shots Golf®: FORE! is the fourth installment of the award-winning
golf franchise, Hot Shots Golf. Featuring a full cast of off-the-wall
characters, 34 in all, including new characters, returning favorites and
several popular PlayStation 2 characters. Enjoy a variety of 15
different courses, ranging from challenging 18-hole layouts to demanding
par 3 courses. Rating: "E" for Everyone
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Jak 3(TM) The epic legacy continues... Banished and left for dead this
hero refused to be forgotten. Jak and his faithful companion Daxter are
exiled to the unforgiving Wasteland, where survival of the fittest is
the law of the land. But, deadly lands and dangerous creatures are only
the beginning. Soon the worst nightmare imaginable finds Jak's world,
threatening to annihilate all life with eternal darkness -- a darkness
Jak knows only too well. Jak's exciting trilogy comes to a close,
leading at last to revelations about the mythical warrior Mar, secrets
to Jak's enigmatic past, and ultimately to the shocking revelation of
who the Precursors really are. Rating: "T" for Teen
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Killzone(TM) is a squad-based, first-person shooter, set in the near
future during a period of planetary colonization. Drawing inspiration
from classical military conflicts of the 20th century, Killzone captures
the intense reality of warfare. Featuring four playable characters,
Killzone provides several gameplay modes including single-player,
multiplayer (team based and competitive) and online play for up to 16
players. Rating: "M" for Mature Audiences
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Ratchet & Clank®: Up Your Arsenal. Ratchet & Clank are going
online and they're ready to take on the universe! Blast away players
through huge galactic battlefields as you discover new worlds to blow
up! Jump into armored vehicles with a teammate or roar through thrilling
single player levels with all-new, power packed weapons. The outrageous
intergalactic duo is back! Rating: "T" for Teen
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Sly 2: Band of Thieves(TM) features Sly, Bentley and Murray and a new
cast of characters that work together to pull of a string of big heists.
Sly 2: Band of Thieves will catapult players into an exhilarating
journey of thievery, with a plot full of drama, deceit, and surprising
twists that will keep gamers guessing who's really conning who! Sly 2:
Band of Thieves will stun players with its innovative character designs,
pumped up toon-shaded animation, interactive environments, and
spectacular graphics. Rating: "E" for Everyone
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Syphon Filter®: The Omega Strain puts the player in the role of Gabe
Logan who must fight a deadly global terrorist consortium that threatens
the human population with an
outbreak
of the Syphon Filter virus. Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain is the
latest chapter of the Syphon Filter storyline with edge of your seat
offline and online action. The newest installment offers sophisticated
and highly intelligent AI, richly detailed worlds, an enhanced character
customization system and cooperative, peer-to-peer online gameplay.
Rating: "M" for Mature Audiences
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes,
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North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer
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