Atlus U.S.A., Inc. ships Galleon on the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft to retailers nationwide From the creator of Lara Croft™ comes an epic tale of action, adventure, romance, evil and mystery. Irvine, CA (August 3, 2004) - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, announced today that it has shipped, GALLEON a unique 3rd person action adventure game on Microsoft Xbox™ featuring an epic tale of action, adventure, romance, evil and mystery, from the creator of Lara Croft™. “Galleon is one of the few games in the Xbox library that has everything a gamer could wish for; a huge world to explore, gigantic bosses, intense puzzle-solving, amazing acrobatics and above all, Kung Fu,” said Gail Salamanca, Marketing Manager, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. “Add to that, fully voiced dialogue and an epic 40 hour adventure filled with mystery and romance and you’ll see why Galleon is the one game you won’t want to miss this year. About Galleon: GALLEON introduces the charming yet dangerous Rhama Sabrier, a new type of action hero – tall, dark, handsome, and highly skilled in martial arts. He is quick-witted and an obvious hit with the ladies. As the story begins we journey with Rhama on his epic quest to unlock the mystery of an enchanted ship, which holds the key to amazing powers. As the story unfolds, Rhama must rely on more than just his charm and wit, fending off fiendish adversaries from mercenaries to 250 ft monsters, using swords, pistols and his martial arts skills. Along the way Rhama will meet up with two enticing and very different women, whose specific abilities must be used effectively to progress through the game. Galleon Features: • Brought to you by the creator and lead designer of Lara Croft™ and the original Tomb Raider™ - Toby Gard. • A richly crafted, immersive story unfolds through hours of action, exploration and challenge. • Traverse a beautiful, completely original world spanning six massive island locations, with expansive indoor and outdoor environments to explore. • Gorgeous stylised art, fluid animations and intuitive controls provide a rewarding experience for all skill levels. • Perform super cool moves like back-flipping off a ledge and landing on a pinhead, climbing up almost any surface and fighting like a Kung-Fu master. • Use the abilities of your crew members to conquer challenges - including the mystical knowledge and powers of Faith and the martial arts prowess of Mihoko Galleon has been “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information, visit the official Galleon website at http://www.galleon-game.com. For more information about Atlus U.S.A., Inc. visit www.atlus.com.