CAPCOM RACES INTO HOMES WITH AUTO MODELLISTA FOR THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - July 29, 2003 - Capcom® today announced plans to release Auto Modellista, a true cell-shaded arcade-style racing game for the Nintendo GameCube. Designed to capture the essence of the racing experience, Auto Modellista allows players to customize real-world cars from the get-go and acquire essential components to enhance their vehicles. Licenses from seventeen different car manufactures including Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru and more are represented giving players a total of 69 real-world cars to offer the ultimate realism. Auto Modellista is scheduled to release this September. The ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) rating is E for everyone.

Auto Modellista will include the following features:

• 3-D cell-shaded art style - A new visual expression that captures the true essence of racing; the sense of speed tearing the air apart and the impact of tires grabbing the pavement are stunningly reproduced

• Choose from an enormous selection of world-renowned vehicles:

• Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, classic American muscle cars and more

• Speed through diverse environments - Auto Modellista showcases numerous environments including racing circuits, cityscapes and mountain passes

• Easily Customizable - A wide array of options allow players to create incredibly unique car designs. Players can change the car’s brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, transmission and more. Players can even customize their garage by changing the interior design and by adding decorative items such as posters, a tool box and oil drums

• Choose an array of Capcom decals and dress up your car with your favorite characters

• Three different game modes

  • Single Player Mode - Customize your own car and participate in various races

  • Arcade Mode - Split screen two player head-to-head mode

  • VJ Mode - Record, edit and apply various effects to your previous races to capture all the highlights of performance racing

• Sheer intensity - Auto Modellista captures the adrenaline packed intensity of racing. This game is simply a must for the insatiable car enthusiast who strives to achieve unadulterated speed and experience mind-blowing graphics.