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(Press Release - PlayStation 2)

Irvine, CA (November 4, 2005) - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of console role playing games, announced today Steambot Chronicles (previously: Bumpy Trot), a unique steam-powered adventure, available exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

"Steambot Chronicles' non-linear gameplay gives you the freedom to do whatever you want; start a band, help the townspeople, or join a gang of bandits and terrorize them--all with customizable mechs and the industrial revolution!" says Tomm Hulett, Localization Writer for Atlus USA.

About Steambot Chronicles

As cars became more and more common on city streets, the Trotmobile came into being.  This two-legged, walking metal vehicle could be adapted to a variety of road conditions and purposes: agriculture, civil engineering, and transportation.  The industrial revolution 

continued, increasing the Trotmobile’s popularity.  People placed their hopes and dreams on the backs of these wonderful machines, marching toward a better life just beyond their reach...

Vanilla Beans wakes up to find himself lying on a sun-drenched beach.  How did he get there? And, who in the world is the girl standing above him?

The girl soon introduces herself as Connie, and Vanilla begins the first busy day of a grand adventure.  He’ll take Connie home, meet the other members of her band (the Garland 

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Globetrotters), and explore the town of Nefroburg.  At the end of this busy day, Vanilla relaxes in the town square where the Globetrotters are performing only to witness a gang of bandits overrunning the town!  How things go from here is up to the player...

Will Vanilla join the Garland Globetrotters?  Or, will he join the Killer Elephant gang?  The choices Vanilla makes, the Trotmobiles he builds, and the friends hekeeps are all up to gamers who take part in Steambot Chronicles.

FEATURES:

• “Sandbox” style gameplay offers a fantastic non-linear action adventure!
  Make your living playing in a band, farming, or even as a Trotmobile arena fighter. The choice is yours!

• Customize your gameplay experience!
  Buy parts to pimp out your Trotmobile!

• Play music in your own band!
  Earn money by learning to play different instruments on busy street corners!

• Battle over land, sea, and air in your Trotmobile!
  Fight a multitude of enemies and gigantic boss mechs against overwhelming odds!

Steambot Chronicles has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Located in Irvine, CA, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is a publisher of challenging and engaging video games for a variety of platforms including Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation®2. Atlus is best known for releasing unique RPGs and Strategy RPGs such as Ogre Battle, Tactics Ogre, Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, Wizardry, Persona, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, and the acclaimed SMT: Digital Devil Saga. For more information visit: www.atlus.com.