Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces 2007 Holiday Software Line-Up for PLAYSTATION(R)3, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) and PlayStation(R)2

More than 100 First- and Third-Party Games and Limited Edition Hardware Bundles to Launch in time for the Holidays

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces 2007 Holiday Software Line-Up for PLAYSTATION(R)3, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) and PlayStation(R)2

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today unveiled its 2007 holiday line-up, including a rich first-party and third-party software offering for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)), PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) and PlayStation(R)2 and a variety of hardware bundles for all PlayStation(R) platforms. PlayStation systems' robust first and third-party software line-up demonstrates a continued commitment from both SCEA and third-party developers to the PlayStation family of products and aims to appeal to enthusiast and casual gamers alike.

"This holiday season we are offering our largest line up of quality software and hardware products to meet every taste, lifestyle and budget," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA. "Triple-A masterpieces such as Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and bundles such as the Daxter(TM) PSP(R) Entertainment Pack and the SingStar PlayStation(R)2 Pack, will demonstrate SCEA's commitment to providing consumers with the most diverse software and hardware on the market today."

SCEA's strong holiday first-party line-up includes PS3 heavy hitters, Heavenly Sword(TM) from Ninja Theory Ltd; the action-adventure Uncharted: Drake's Fortune(TM) from Jak & Daxter(R) developer Naughty Dog; Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Tools of Destruction(TM) from the highly acclaimed Insomniac Games; the trading card based THE EYE OF JUDGMENT(TM), produced in conjunction with Hasbro(R) and its Wizards of the Coast subsidiary and NBA 08 featuring the most realistic basketball gameplay available in Full HD at 1080p and 60 fps (frames per second).

On the PSP front, bundles like the Daxter(TM) PSP(R) Entertainment Pack and the limited edition Star Wars Battlefront(R) PSP(R) Entertainment Pack will show off the multi-functionality of the newly-designed PSP system. SCEA also brings a strong portable first-party software line-up to consumers including new IP's like Jeanne d'Arc and established franchises, Syphon Filter(R): Logan's Shadow, and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike.

For those planning holiday parties, PlayStation(R)2 is getting a social makeover with limited edition ceramic white hardware, SingStar(TM) Pop and festive price point of $149.99 (SRP) when the SingStar PlayStation(R)2 Pack launches this November. In addition to the vast library of existing titles for PlayStation(R)2, SCEA will be launching holiday games geared towards the social and casual gamer including Buzz!(TM) The Mega Quiz, Buzz!(TM) Junior: Jungle Party, SingStar(TM): Amped and SingStar (TM): '80s.

    SCEA's 2007 holiday line-up will include:
    PLAYSTATION(R)3
    First-Party:
     THE EYE OF JUDGMENT(TM)
     Heavenly Sword(TM)
     NBA 08
     Lair
     Folklore(TM)
     Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Tools of Destruction(TM)
     Uncharted: Drakes Fortune(TM)
     Warhawk(TM)
    Third-Party:
     Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM), Activision
     Guitar Hero(TM) III: Legends of Rock, Activision
     Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Activision
     Jericho(TM), Codemasters
     Kane & Lynch: Dead Men(TM), Eidos
     FIFA 08, EA
     Medal of Honor Airborne(TM), EA
     Rock Band(TM), EA
     Orange Box, The, EA
     Simpsons(TM) Game, The, EA
     Bladestorm(TM): The Hundred Years' War, Koei
     LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM): The Complete Saga, Lucas Arts
     BlackSite(TM): AREA 51(R), Midway
     John Woo Presents Stranglehold(TM) Collector's Edition, Midway
     Unreal Tournament(R) 3, Midway
     Time Crisis(R) 4, NAMCO BANDAI
     SEGA Rally Revo(TM), Sega
     College Hoops 2K8, Take 2 Interactive
     WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008, THQ
     Juiced(TM) 2: Hot Import Nights(TM), THQ
     MX vs. ATV(TM) Untamed, THQ
     Assassin's Creed(TM), UbiSoft
     Blazing Angels(R) 2: Secret Missions of WWII, UbiSoft
     Haze(TM), UbiSoft
     TimeShift(TM), Vivendi
     Elder Scrolls IV: OBLIVION(R) - Game of the Year Edition, Zenimax


    PLAYSTATION(R)Network
     High Velocity Bowling(TM)
     PAIN
     Everyday Shooter
     Go! Sports Ski(TM)
     Go! Sports Skydiving(TM)
     Mesmerize 1
     Trials of Topoq
     MotorStorm(TM) Christmas Livery
     Toy Home(TM)
     Twisted Metal(TM) 2 (PS One)
     MotorStorm(TM) Premium Pack 2
     Resistance: Fall of Man(TM): Map Pack 2
     Operation  Creature Feature(TM)
     Aquatopia
     Snakeball(TM)
     flOw Download Pack
     MotorStorm(TM) Vehicle and Livery Pack
     PixelJunk(TM) Monsters
     Folklore(TM) Download Packs 1 and 2


    PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
    First-party:
     Jeanne d'Arc
     NBA '08
     SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
     Tactical Strike
     Syphon Filter(R): Logan's Shadow
    Third-party:
     Spider-Man 3(TM), Activision
     Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Activision
     Atari Classics Evolved, Atari
     Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law(TM), Capcom
     Ben 10(TM): Protector of Earth, D3
     FIFA 08, EA
     The Sims(TM) 2 Castaway, EA
     The Simpsons(TM) Game, EA
     Castlevania(R): The Dracula X Chronicles(TM), Konami
     Silent Hill(R) Origins, Konami


    PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)
    Third-Party Continued:
     Metal Gear Solid(R): Portable Ops Plus, Konami
     Star Wars Battlefront(TM): Renegade Squadron(TM), Lucas Arts
     Sonic Rivals(TM) 2, Sega
     The Golden Compass(TM), Sega
     Final Fantasy Tactics(R): The War of the Lions(TM), Square-Enix
     WWE(R) SmackDown(R) vs. Raw(R) 2008, THQ
     MX vs. ATV(TM) Untamed, THQ
     Beowulf(TM), Ubisoft
     SWAT(R): Target Liberty(TM), Vivendi
     Aliens vs. Predator(TM) Requiem, Vivendi


    PlayStation(R)2
    First-Party:
     Buzz!(TM) The Mega Quiz
     Buzz!(TM) Junior: Jungle Party
     Hot Shots Tennis(TM)
     NBA '08
     SingStar(TM): Amped
     SingStar (TM): 80's
     Syphon Filter(R): Dark Mirror
    Third-Party:
     Cabela's(R) Monster Bass, Activision
     Guitar Hero(TM) III: Legends of Rock, Activision
     Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Activision
     Dragon Ball(R) Z: Budokai Tenkaichi(TM) 3, Atari
     High School Musical: Sing It, Disney
     Need for Speed(TM) ProStreet, EA
     Rock Band(TM), EA
     Aqua Teen Hunger Force(TM): Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, Midway
     .hack(R)//G.U.(TM) Vol. 3: Redemption(TM), Namco Bandai
     PopCap(TM) Hits! Vol 1, Popcap
     Phantasy Star Universe(TM): Ambition of the Illuminus, Sega
     Fatal Fury Battle Archives(TM) Volume 2, SNK
     Final Fantasy(R) XI: Wings of the Goddess(TM), Square-Enix
     College Hoops 2K8, Take 2
     Avatar: The Last Airbender(TM) -- The Burning Earth, THQ
     SpongeBob's(TM) Atlantis SquarePants, THQ
     MX vs. ATV(TM) Untamed, THQ
     Crash(R) of the Titans, Vivendi
     The Legend of Spyro(TM): The Eternal Night, Vivendi
     Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal(TM), Warner Bros.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(R) game consoles, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, and the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets, and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the PSP system and the PS3 system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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