CAPCOM RELEASES MAXIMO VS. ARMY OF ZIN FANS DELIGHT AS THEIR HERO RETURNS SUNNYVALE, Calif. ? January 20, 2004. - Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today released Maximo vs. Army of Zin for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed video games of 2002, Maximo vs. Army of Zin enriches the ?Maximo? experience by offering multiple gameplay enhancements from its predecessor. The action has never been more furious as Maximo, aided by his pal Grim, strikes back with new powerful combo attacks and even more daring moves. Building on the success of the franchise, Maximo vs. Army of Zin has secured several corporate partnerships that will lead to a special edition comic book, a variety of action figures and more. Maximo vs. Army of Zin is rated ?T? for teen audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board). In Maximo vs. Army of Zin, eight months have passed since the original story and Maximo and Grim have searched in vain for Sophia. Their search is interrupted when they are attacked by a strange ?clockwork? monster and realize it is being powered by the captured souls of the dead. Maximo?s quest to uncover the secret of the Zin takes him through Crystal Mountains and Dead Seas, making new alliances and terrifying enemies along the way. Can this ancient evil be defeated? Who released them? Who gave Maximo the scar on his face? Will this saga have a happier ending than the last? Players of Maximo vs. Army of Zin will enjoy the following features: ? A more heroic hero - Maximo must focus not only on saving his own skin, but he must worry about the innocent and sometimes, not so innocent folk. Players will be faced with the choice of saving the innocents in exchange for a reward. ? Pump him up with more attack moves and weapons - Maximo has over 30 cool combat moves and combos. Players will find that the character is simple to command and grows deeper as the player progresses allowing for new and expanded attacks. As the game continues, Maximo will gain powerful abilities, stronger armor and a variety of new weapons! ? Boxers that do more - Now the collectable boxer shorts have functionality. Unleash the power of ?Treasure seeker? underwear and the ?Boxers of burning vigor!? ? 21 intense missions for Maximo to conquer. ? Compelling storyline ? Learn the secrets of the Zin and how Maximo got his scar. ? Responsive movement - Overall control gives players a true combat feel. Maximo will react with precision as new attacks and moves are learned.