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Date: 3/31/2003

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G1 JOCKEY™3 BRINGS THOROUGHBRED RACING TO THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

KOEI Reveals Plans for New Thoroughbred and Steeplechase Racing Video Game

Burlingame, CA - March 31, 2003 - KOEI, the premier brand for strategy and simulation games, today announced plans to release G1 Jockey 3, for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. G1 Jockey 3 captures of all the excitement, action and splendor of one of America’s most beloved spectator sports, thoroughbred racing.

“KOEI is proud to finally bring G1 Jockey 3 to North America this June. The title is the best-selling action-oriented thoroughbred racing game in Japan, and the second top selling horse racing game after KOEI’s Winning Post simulation series,” said Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at KOEI Corporation. “Bringing the title stateside this summer is part of KOEI’s ongoing commitment to provide a product mix of internationally acclaimed titles that will appeal to a worldwide audience.”

Riding atop a half-ton thoroughbred at lightning speeds requires strength, stamina, and intense concentration. But that’s only part of a jockey’s life. The greatest jockeys are daredevil athletes, clever negotiators, and warrior-like tacticians who know how to get the best ride from champion steeds.

In G1 Jockey 3 players take the role of an apprentice jockey thrust into the highly competitive sport of thoroughbred racing. Over the course of a season, players face fierce competition as they battle to become the world’s top Grade 1 jockey. All the action and the vibrant spectacle of thoroughbred racing are captured in real-time 3D. Players have full control of their steed right out of the gate and all the way to the furious finish.

G1 Jockey 3’s racing features include:

• 10 tracks and 35 courses, including flat and steeplechase races.
• 4,000 playable horses, each with its own unique characteristics. More horses than any other racing game.
• Over 100 rival jockeys
• Changing weather and track conditions
• Meticulous 3D modeling - from colorful jockey silks to horse markings (“socks” and “blazes”), hoods and blinkers

Arcade-style racing is only part of the action. From negotiating with trainers to year-end awards ceremonies, G1 Jockey 3 faithfully recreates the drama of the trackside world. Players will:

• Negotiate with trainers for the best rides. Each year older horses retire and younger horses become eligible for competition. It’s up to the player to find the next champion.
• Learn racing tactics from veteran jockeys
• Set-up a racing schedule and work the system of race classes. Ride a horse all the way from Maiden races to the pinnacle of the racing world, the G1 or Grade 1 Class

G1 Jockey 3 also includes a Training Mode and a 2-Player Versus Mode. Both modes focus purely on racing. Players select a horse, track, and race distance, flat or steeplechase course, size of field, weather and track conditions, and difficulty level.

G1 Jockey 3 is the first game in the series to be released in North America, and ships to retailers in June 2003. Available exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, G1 Jockey 3 is rated  “RP” (Rating Pending) by the ESRB.

The KOEI logo is a trademark of KOEI Co., Ltd. in Japan and /or other Countries.  G1 Jockey 3, Winning Post and Dynasty Warriors are trademarks of KOEI Co., Ltd. ©2002-03 KOEI Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other titles are trademarks of their respective owners. “PlayStation” and the “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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Jarik R. Sikat
Sales & Marketing Manager
KOEI Corporation
(650) 692-9080 ext. 230