June 21^st, 2004 (12:00am) - Sammy Studios, Inc., a developer, publisher and global distributor of interactive entertainment content, today launched the web site dedicated to Guilty Gear Isuka at guiltygeargame.com. Designed by Teknision, the site is a comprehensive Guilty Gear portal; a showcase of trademarks that have made the series the premier 2D fighter and revolutionary new features that will make this sequel a leap for the franchise. In addition to new characters and all-new battle arenas, Guilty Gear Isuka introduces simultaneous 4-player fighting and a side-scrolling action game mode to the Guilty Gear series. Guilty Gear Isuka, developed by Arc System Works exclusively for the Playstation 2, is slated for release holiday 2004 and is rated T for Teen.

“The Guilty Gear series is revered by fighting game fans around the world,” said Tim Pivnicny, senior VP of sales and marketing for Sammy Studios, Inc. “The new web site shows how ‘Guilty Gear Isuka’ introduces groundbreaking upgrades while retaining features, such as high production value and a tremendously balanced and precise fight system, that have made it one of the most critically acclaimed fighting franchises in video games. It’s a window to the past for Guilty Gear veterans, and a look at the future of 2D fighting for fans old and new.”

Guilty Gear Isuka promises a leap forward for the series. The sequel delves deeper into the Guilty Gear universe, where a tournament is created to find humans skilled enough to fight genetically altered soldiers called Gears. Guilty Gear Isuka introduces revolutionary upgrades such as 4-player simultaneous fighting, allowing for 2-on-2, 3-on-1 and 2-player co-op battles. The title also adds new characters to a full roster of returning fighters, all-new fight arenas and multiple new modes of play, including an exciting side-scrolling action game called Boost Mode. At the Guilty Gear Isuka site, visitors can navigate through a rich selection of media and interactive features while fully immersed in the world of Guilty Gear. The site features sound effects from the game, along with music from the series’ trademark Rock and Metal-inspired soundtrack. Downloadable media such as screenshots and movies highlight the sharp graphics and game play enhancements players can expect in Guilty Gear Isuka. Guilty Gear’s renowned character design and unique art style are featured through downloadable artwork, fan web site kits and wallpapers. Visitors can also learn all about the entire series through an interactive historical timeline. Along with the dedicated game site, Sammy Studios has launched a forum for the Guilty Gear community at http://forums.sammystudios.com. The Guilty Gear Isuka site is now live at www.guiltygeargame.com.