PS2 GETS NEW DOA2
June 30, 2000

Tecmo has announced the game platform and release date for the newest entry in the Dead or Alive series.

DOA2: HARDCORE will be released during the fourth quarter of this year on the PlayStation2. Tecmo's announcement follows months of game industry speculation and, according to Tecmo spokespersons, "speaks volumes about our commitment to Sony's new and powerful platform."

"This is not a port version of the Japanese PlayStation 2 title or a reproduction of the Dreamcast version," said John Inada, Tecmo marketing manager. "Tecmo's premier game developer, Team Ninja, has designed 'DOA2: HARDCORE' from the ground up, incorporating a new graphic engine and play mode, new fighting stages and costumes, and loads of secrets. "New movies that complete the character story lines have also been added to the Cinema Mode. 'DOA2: HARDCORE' sets newer and higher standards for the platform, and as the release date draws nearer, we'll be letting gamers know more about this ultimate fighting game."