SEGA of America announced the exclusive release of Virtua Striker 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube.
Renowned Soccer Franchise Features 64 Teams from Different Countries and Introduces New "Road to International Cup"
SAN FRANCISCO - (May 21, 2002) - SEGA(R) of America, Inc. today announced the exclusive release of "Virtua Striker 2002" for the Nintendo GameCube. In addition to the brand new Road to International Cup Mode that's exclusive to the Nintendo GameCube version, this latest installment of the long-standing Virtua Striker" franchise features all of the
lifelike, high-energy elements that cemented its reputation as the leading soccer title for the arcades and the SEGA Dreamcast video game console.
"We're adding this classic soccer franchise to the Nintendo GameCube library
with the exclusive debut of 'Virtua Striker 2002' - just in time for the
sport of soccer to be on the world's stage this summer," said Tom Nichols, group director of sports marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "With fast, addictive gameplay 'Virtua Striker 2002' will bring the excitement of one of the most recognizable soccer video games of all-time straight into the living room of Nintendo GameCube users everywhere."
"Virtua Striker 2002" for the Nintendo GameCube maintains an easy learning curve, while still delivering a compelling and deep gameplay experience through its myriad of teams, modes and fluid visuals. Players can choose to play as one of 64 national teams from different countries, and even customize their own team of created players. With full control over a team's roster, gamers can make substitutions for any of their 22 players on each team, resulting in a game loaded with possibilities and customization
options.
Ensuring plenty of replay value, "Virtua Striker 2002" features a multitude of modes, including the exclusive Road to International Cup Mode. In this mode, the gamer can choose a team he/she likes, and train each team member to win the International Cup in 4 years.
Among "Virtua Striker 2002's" other modes are the following, all of which help to convey the wide array of options players can enjoy:
* Edit Mode: Create strategic players with key skills to allow your team to
put its best foot forward on the field, including deciding which player
takes the best free kicks. Other attributes, such as face, body type,
cleats, dominant kicking foot, name and uniform number can also be altered.
* Tournament Mode: Battle it out among 4, 8, 16 or 32 participating
countries in a single-elimination tournament.
* League Mode: This time, every goal counts. Games won, lost and tied have
different points assigned to them in a battle between 4 and 40 countries.
* Penalty Kick Mode: Well-placed shots determine the match in Penalty Kick
Mode - beating your opponents' agile goalie one on-one is the key to
victory.
* Training Mode: This allows players to sharpen their skills and showcase
their dexterity as they practice dribbling, shooting and passing, and take
those newly learned attributes onto the pitch in actual matches.
* Ranking Mode: Compete in three random matches against the game to gauge a
player's performance.
* Replay Mode: Players can review replays of every saved goal and relive all
the glory. G-O-A-L!
"Virtua Striker 2002" for Nintendo GameCube is available at retailers nationwide for $49.95. The game is rated "E" for everyone.
