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To: Don Dorsey who wrote (45)	3/15/1999 5:58:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 497

"Ape Escape" Pushes Boundaries of PlayStation Gaming Experience; New Action/Adventure Title First to Fully Utilize Dual Shock Analog Controller Business/Technology Editors FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 1999--Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the summer release of "Ape Escape"(TM), a ground-breaking new character-based action/adventure title, available exclusively for the PlayStation(R) game console. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., "Ape Escape" is the first game to take full advantage of the capabilities of the Dual Shock(TM) Analog Controller. "Ape Escape" leads players into a new territory in 3D platform gaming. Gamers must test their dexterity by using both controller sticks to simultaneously maneuver through the game and control their gadgets and vehicles, toggling back and forth between their inventory by using the square, triangle, circle and "x" buttons. Players must rely on their skills and intuition to control movement and activate an arsenal of unique gadgets including a Stun Club, Time Net, Sky Flyer (propeller), Slingback Shooter (slingshot), Super Hoop (hula hoop-style gadget), Monkey Radar, a Remote Control Car and Water Net, all while enjoying fast-paced, innovative gameplay and exploring massive 3D environments. Other key game features include: -- Vehicles including a tank and a row boat (players must maneuver vehicles using both sticks of the Dual Shock Analog Controller); -- Mini bonus games that unfold throughout gameplay; -- A total of 25 levels spanning eight unique worlds; and -- Training rooms to learn how to use each unique gadget. "PlayStation is renowned for offering consumers the most original and advanced gameplay experience in videogame entertainment. In Ape Escape, players are challenged to use both controller sticks to guide an array of gadgets separately from controlling the character," said Ami Blaire, director, marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Consumers will undoubtedly be drawn to 'Ape Escape' because it brings a fresh new element to the PlayStation gaming experience -- going where no game has gone before." In the game, Specter and his band of apes have invaded the professor's laboratory at the zoo, stolen intelligence-enhancing helmets and activated the time machine to transport themselves back in time in an attempt to make monkeys the new rulers of the world. Spike, a fearless young boy, arrives at the lab with his friend, Jake, just as Specter and his monkey minions are being transported back in time. Now it is up to Spike to capture all of the monkeys and save the world.