``Sega Bass Fishing 2'' For Dreamcast Lures Gamers With the Most Realistic Fishing Experience.Business Editors and Entertainment/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2001 Sequel to Popular Dreamcast Title Redefines Virtual Fishing With Seasonal Conditions, Customizable Characters and Roam-Friendly Lakes Cast your lure lure the skin-covered object which runs on a monorail on a Greyhound racing track and which the dogs are schooled to chase. The lure must be kept 30 to 40 ft ahead of the leading dog so that the field is stretched out. and reel in the big one with the newest fishing excursion excursion /ex·cur·sion/ (eks-kur´zhun) a range of movement regularly repeated in performance of a function, e.g., excursion of the jaws in mastication. from Sega(R) of America! Today, Sega announced the release of "Sega Bass Fishing Sega Bass Fishing is a video game published for arcade, Dreamcast, Windows and Wii. The game is fully playable with the standard Dreamcast Controller, but it is also compatible with the Sega Fishing Controller for more realistic play. 2"(TM) for the 128-bit, Internet ready Sega Dreamcast(TM) video game console A specialized desktop computer used to play video games. The three most popular game consoles are Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox. Game software is available on CDs or DVDs, although earlier game machines used cartridges containing read only memory . Through enhanced gameplay
Gameplay includes all player experiences during the interaction with game systems, especially formal games. Proper use is coupled with reference to "what the player does". modes, smarter fish and true-to-life ecologies, this highly anticipated sequel to the popular "Sega Bass Fishing" combines the depth of a simulation with the pace and feel of an arcade game An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, typically installed in businesses such as restaurants, pubs, video arcades, and Family Entertainment Centers. Most arcade games are redemption games, merchandisers, video games or pinball machines. . "Throughout our 40-year history, Sega has been consistent in the creation of consumer-embraced franchises, such as 'Sonic Adventure,' 'Crazy Taxi' and soon the sequel to our hit fishing title, 'Sega Bass Fishing,'" said John Golden, director of Product Marketing, Sega of America. "'Sega Bass Fishing 2' is another demonstration of Sega's unrelenting commitment to our franchises, as it is an even more realistic fishing experience than its predecessor." Building upon the easy-to-grasp gameplay of the original title, "Sega Bass Fishing 2" introduces the New Practice, Free Fishing and Tournament modes. New Practice mode allows players to train and improve their fishing technique before entering one of the high-pressure competitions. In the realm of options, Free Fishing mode allows players to choose the area, season, time of day and weather conditions to fit their fishing fancy. Succeeding under select conditions results in even more environment choices for players to face and overcome. In Tournament mode, players compete for the chance to advance onto consecutive and more challenging tournaments. As players progress, their performance is awarded with the right to choose from more than 100 distinct lures or the opportunity to experience other highly immersive 3D virtual lakes. Additionally, players are no longer confined con·fine v. con·fined, con·fin·ing, con·fines v.tr. 1. To keep within bounds; restrict: Please confine your remarks to the issues at hand. See Synonyms at limit. to the shore when they cast their lines. Instead, "Sega Bass Fishing 2" allows players to jump in their boat and drive around the expansive lakes freely, enjoying the virtual scenery with complete ecologies, down to accurate temperatures and weather effects. Players will marvel at the beautiful underwater Underwater 1. The condition a call option is in when its strike price is higher than the market price of the underlying stock. 2. The condition a put option is in when its strike price is lower than the market price of the underlying stock. environments and witness a variety of objects indigenous to bass-filled lakes, including frogs, insects Insects See also ants; bees; biology; butterflies; zoology. acarophobia a fear of itching or of the mites or ticks that cause it. aeroscepsy, aeroscepsis perception by means of the air, said to be a function of the antennae of insects. and lush water plants. The true-to-aqualife animations push realism to the edge, as huge black bass move fluidly through the water. Before the fishing frenzy Frenzy Beatlemania term referring to the Beatles’ (rock musicians) immense popularity; manifested by screaming fans in the 1960s. [Pop. Culture: Miller, 172–181] Big Bull Market begins, players must select from one of seven characters, each with his or her own unique abilities including Casting Distance, Casting Accuracy, Retrieving Speed, Retrieving Technique, Sight and Fighting Technique. Characters may be selected not only by their advantageous skills, but by their looks as well. Players have several customization options open to them for their characters and boats, and by winning tournaments, a player's selection of available characters and attributes will increase accordingly. "Sega Bass Fishing 2" is playable via either the standard Dreamcast controller or the innovative force-feedback fishing rod peripheral. Using the fishing rod controller, players can "feel" the game. Just like in real fishing, players whip the rod over their shoulders and cast it out to the lake before them, then attempt to control the unpredictable line tugs as they reel in their struggling catch. "Sega Bass Fishing 2" is rated "E" for Everyone and is available for $29.95 at retailers nationwide and at www.sega.com. The fishing rod controller is sold separately. About Sega Sega of America is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega Corporation, responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Sega video game systems and video games See video game console. in the Americas. Sega Corporation is a nearly $2.5 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive digital entertainment media, offering interactive entertainment experiences both inside and outside the home. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at www.sega.com. |
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