CAPCOM® RELEASES AUTO MODELLISTA™ CAPCOM® TAKES THE CHECKERED FLAG AS AUTO MODELLISTA™ IS RELEASED IN STORES - NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT FEATURES MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS AND BROADBAND SPEED SUNNYVALE, Calif. — March 25, 2003 - Capcom® today announced the release of Auto Modellista™, the highly anticipated online racing action for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Auto Modellista is the first true cell-shaded online racing game to utilize SEGA Network Application Package (SNAP) technology for networked gameplay. The online feature in Auto Modellista provides players the option of racing head-to-head with eight driving opponents online. Among the many features in the US release are more cars, including American muscle cars, more tuning parts and additional tracks and races. Licenses from sixteen different car manufactures including Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru and more are represented giving players a total of 69 real-world cars. The customizable feature lets players acquire essential components to soup-up their ride from the get go. Auto Modellista is rated ‘E’ for everyone by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) and is now available at retailers across North America. The North American release will include the following exclusive features: • Free online play (with a Network Adapter) • Nine additional vehicles including classic American muscle cars: • Chevrolet Camaro Z28, Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang GT, Ford GT, Dodge Viper GTS, Shelby Cobra 427 Competition, Acura Integra Type-R, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Accent Rally Car • 100+ Additional tuning parts • Broadband online compatible • 3 new tracks • More types of races • Improved car physics allowing for more power-sliding • Improved opponent car A.I. will create an evenmore exciting experience • All-new opening demo • Additional several pieces of background music • Tuned game menu design for user-friendly access • Adjusted replay camera to offer an even cooler looking action Other key features in Auto Modellistainclude: • Easily Customizable - Vivid color schemes and a wide array of options allow players to create incredibly unique car designs. Players can change the car’s tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, computer, transmission and more. All tuning parts appear in the game along with their real names. Adding various parts such as mirrors, wheels, decals and more, players can equally modify the appearance of the cars. Players can even customize their garage by changing the interior design and by adding decoration items such as posters, a tool box and oil drums • 3-D cell-shaded art style – A totally 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 and Subaru and more • Speed through diverse environments – Auto Modellista showcases numerous environments including racing circuits, cityscapes and mountain passes with an entirely new approach. • Three different game modes – Single Player, Arcade, and VJ Mode • Single Player Mode – Customize your own car and participate in various races • Arcade Mode – Splitscreen two player head-to-head mode or up to eight player with the online play • 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.