Press release: 2004-10-19: NHL® EASTSIDE HOCKEY MANAGER™ MAKES NORTH AMERICAN PC DEBUT

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NHL® EASTSIDE HOCKEY MANAGER™ MAKES NORTH AMERICAN PC DEBUT	

SEGA Sports Management Simulation Laces Up Satisfy Hockey Fix

(October 19, 2004) SEGA® of America today announced the North American release of NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ exclusively for PC and Mac. Developed by Sports Interactive, creators of the critically acclaimed Championship Manager® series in Europe, NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ delivers sports fans the most authentic and realistic hockey management game experience ever.

Build a dynasty. Achieve glory. NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ puts players in total control as general manager of one of over 250 pro- and semi-pro teams from 18 playable leagues - including the NHL® - all over the hockey world. Create and shape rosters from a database exceeding 15,000 by trading players and signing free-agents. Draft the leagues' hottest prospects. Balance player needs against those of the media. NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ lets fantasy sports buffs and those looking to satisfy their hockey fix do it all in greater depth than ever before.

NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ (NHL EHM™) incorporates Sports Interactive's award-winning game engine that has been refined and tuned in accordance with over 12 years of feedback and development. It is officially endorsed by the National Hockey League™ (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association™ (NHLPA™).

"In many ways, the launch of NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ could not have come at a better time," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president of entertainment marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "The game offers legions of idle hockey fans an opportunity to test their wits in the ultimate sports management simulation."

The North American launch of NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ represents SEGA's first foray into the sports management genre. Its second title, Worldwide Soccer Manager is scheduled for release in winter 2004. NHL® Eastside Hockey Manager™ is rated "E" for Everyone and is available at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $39.99 US / $59.99 CDN.