Untold Legends(TM): Brotherhood of the Blade(TM) Number One at GameStop and EB Games North American Retail Stores

Untold Legends(TM): Brotherhood of the Blade(TM) Number One at
GameStop and EB Games North American Retail Stores
- Highly-Anticipated Action Role-Playing Game Lives Up to the Legend as
Top-Selling Launch Title for the PSP(TM) Handheld Entertainment System - 


SAN DIEGO, April 1  /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a
worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, today announced
that Untold Legends(TM): Brotherhood of the Blade(TM) was the number one
selling game for the PSP(TM) handheld entertainment system at both GameStop and
Electronics Boutique retail outlets in North America.

"We are very pleased with the overwhelming response to Untold Legends the first
weekend at retail," said Doreen McKenzie, Vice President of Merchandising,
GameStop.  "The sell-through numbers at all of our locations are a true
testament to the excellence of the game and Untold Legends beautifully
demonstrates the power of the PSP handheld system."

"Untold Legends has been a top selling PSP handheld system title at EB Games
stores since launch and the game is simply flying off our store shelves," said
Debbie Mola, Vice President of Merchandising, EB Games.  "We expect sales for
Untold Legends to continue briskly as more of the new systems reach the hands
of consumers."

Developed and published by SOE, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade has
been built from the ground-up specifically for the PSP(TM) handheld
entertainment system, and is the only cooperative multiplayer action
role-playing game (RPG) available for the new system.  Untold Legends:
Brotherhood of the Blade carries the suggested retail price of $39.99.

About Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade

Journey to a world beyond the realms of imagination and engage in battles to
save Aven, a timeless city of safe haven and the last remaining stronghold of
Good in a world of Evil.  As a dark threat looms and a gathering of unknown
forces grows stronger, heroes have been called and the Brotherhood of the Blade
has been formed.  It is up to you and your chosen brothers to unravel the
mysteries of this looming peril.

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade offers on-the-go action-RPG combat,
intense multiplayer battles and a completely original adventure for you to
uncover.

   *  Action RPG: Wield your blade and cast powerful spells in this
      action-packed, hack 'n slash RPG exclusively for the PSP handheld
      system.
   *  Epic Adventure: Create a unique hero and set out into the wilds of
      Unataca to battle powerful creatures, save your city of Aven from
      imminent extinction and unravel the mysteries of a looming peril.
   *  Wireless Multiplayer Gameplay: A wireless multiplayer mode features
      gameplay through the PSP handheld system's wireless feature.  Connect
      directly with multiple PSP handheld systems for the ultimate in hack
      'n slash action with no wires!
   *  Four Playable Character Classes: Select from four unique character
      classes including an ancient order of valiant Knights, a foundation of
      brilliant Alchemists, an order of noble Druids, and a race of feral
      hunters known as the Berserkers.  Each character class has unique
      fighting abilities or magical spells.
   *  Beautiful 3D Environments: Battle through more than 100 diverse levels
      that come alive with brilliant 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic
      visual effects and highly-detailed player characters and monsters.
   *  Dynamic Game Experience: Play in randomly generated environments and
      fight against unique monsters for a different experience every time
      you play.
   *  Items and Artifacts: Collect hundreds of items, usable gear and rare
      magical artifacts to aid in your battles.
   *  Character Customization: Modify your hero for a completely customized
      look and ability set.
   *  Hordes of Monsters: Battle over 150 types of monsters with 50 unique
      models and textures.
   *  Challenging Boss Monster Battles: Engage in strategic combat with
      humongous bosses, each with their own distinctive combat techniques.



For more information on Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, please visit:
http://www.untoldlegends.com/.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Digital
Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games,
with a subscriber base of over 800,000 active accounts around the globe.  SOE
creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal
computer, online, game console and wireless markets.  Known for its blockbuster
franchises, EverQuest(R), EverQuest(R) II, Champions of Norrath(TM), and
PlanetSide(R), as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies(TM): An Empire
Divided(TM), SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the
creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various
entertainment platforms.  Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional
development studios in Austin, TX, and Seattle, WA, SOE has an array of
cutting-edge online games in development.

EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
SOE, the SOE logo and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online
Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks and trade names are properties of
their respective owners.  Untold Legends and Brotherhood of the Blade are
trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment Inc.  PSP is a trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.  Memory Stick Duo(TM) may be required (sold
separately).

About Electronics Boutique

Electronics Boutique, a Fortune 1000 company, is the leading global specialty
retailer dedicated exclusively to video game hardware and software, PC
entertainment software, accessories and related products.  As of February 21,
2005, the company operated 2,000 stores in the United States, Australia,
Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico and Sweden --
primarily under the names EB Games and Electronics Boutique.  The company
operates an e-commerce website at http://www.ebgames.com/.  Additional company
information is available at http://www.ebholdings.com/.

About GameStop Corp.

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME; GME.B) is the
nation's largest video game and entertainment software specialty retailer,
based on the number of U.S. stores and U.S. revenues.  The company operates
1,826 retail stores throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and Ireland, primarily under the GameStop(R) brand.  In addition, the
company owns a commerce-enabled Web property, GameStop.com, and Game
Informer(R) magazine, a leading video and computer game publication.

GameStop Corp. sells the most popular new software, hardware and game
accessories for the PC and next generation video game systems from Sony,
Nintendo, and Microsoft, and is also the industry's largest reseller of used
video games.  In addition, the company sells computer and video game magazines
and strategy guides, action figures, and other related merchandise to more than
30 million customers.

General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained via the Internet by
visiting the company's corporate Website:
http://www.gamestop.com/investor-relations/ 

DATASOURCE: Sony Online Entertainment



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