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CAPCOM® RELEASES SHADOW OF ROME™ CAPCOM® RECREATES THE VIOLENT SPECTACLE OF ANCIENT ROME WITH THE RELEASE OF SHADOW OF ROME™ FOR THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - February 8, 2005 — Capcom®, a powerhouse in the multi-billion dollar video game industry, today released Shadow of Rome™, an all-new action adventure game for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Shadow of Rome transports players to one of the most perilous ages of man, an era when Caesar was hailed as the leader of the Roman Empire and whose sovereignty dominated all of western civilization. Murder, false accusations and blood spilled in gladiatorial battles await those in this all encompassing epic title. Shadow of Rome is now available at retailers across North America and carries an “M” rating for mature audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).

The year is 44 B.C. The grandeur of the Roman Republic has been tarnished by political corruption and society has been overrun by unruliness and violence.Julius Caesar advocates for drastic reform to restore Rome to its former glory, but is met with opposition. Before changes could be implemented, the enlightened head of state is murdered. The horrific news finds its way on the battlefield and to the ears of one soldier, Agrippa, who rushes back to Rome only to be confronted with the announcement that his father, Vipsanius who was a close advisor to Caesar, is the accused murderer. Unfortunately, time is running out for Agrippa as his father is to be publicly executed by the winner of the next gladiatorial event. Together with the help of his best friend, Octavianus and a female gladiator named Claudia, Agrippa must become a gladiator to rescue his father and uncover the truth.

As the story unfolds, Shadow of Rome will automatically switch between Agrippa and Octavianus, each of whom have their own area of expertise. Playing Agrippa lends itself more to action while Octavianus is towards the more stealth and adventure elements of the game. To remain true to the Roman era, players will have to use objects in their environment and weapons of the time such as stones, spears and swords in order to progress through the game. Also, situations will arise when Agrippa or Octavianus will rely on nothing but their hands in order to combat those impeding his quest to absolve Vipsanius.

The venerable city will be reconstructed in full 3D with startling realism, compelling players to explore ancient Rome. Diverse environments including a bustling market place, vast forests, sea vessels and the Coliseum will be the stage for the various battles and interrogations. In addition to actual historical figures, a colorful cast of characters appears throughout the game, deepening the level of realism and make this saga more immersive.

Shadow of Rome includes the following features:
• Two playable characters - Shadow of Rome blends action and adventure with the use of two different main characters, Agrippa and Octavianus. One character lends itself more to action and the other is crucial for the adventure elements of the game. The game automatically switches between the ‘brains’ and ‘brawn’ to uncover the truth behind the real murderer of Caesar.
• Full 3-D polygonal environments - Ancient Rome is stunningly recreated, immersing the player by bringing a sense of realism to the game.
• Gameplay variety – Shadow of Rome thrusts players into numerous sub-challenges where they participate in gladiatorial events such as chariot racing, tournament battles and duals to the death.
• Unlockable content for additional depth and variety- Fulfill certain requirements in the game to unlock various special features including an art gallery, costumes, and mini-games
• Dolby Sound Pro Logic II – Shadow of Rome will include a sound system similar to those found in today’s motion pictures. This creates an experience of truly being part of the action by utilizing a wide array of sound effects that reconstruct the hustle and bustle of ancient Rome or the roar of a crowd at the Coliseum.
• Historical figures of ancient Rome round off the colorful cast of Shadow of Rome.

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series.

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