SINGAPORE, 26 September 2003 – One of the most hotly anticipated action/adventure and fighting titles of the year, “Ninja Gaiden”, will be powering into Asia’s stores this holiday season, following the great news that Xbox has teamed up with world class Japanese publisher, Tecmo, to bring this top title to Asia.

“We are thrilled to be bringing in this hugely anticipated title to Singapore.” Mr Alex Chua, Product Marketing Manager for Microsoft Singapore’s Home & Entertainment Division. “With the unprecedented buzz surrounding this release, we expect Ninja Gaiden to be among our best-selling Xbox games.”

Exact information about “Ninja Gaiden” will continue to be shrouded in mystery until its launch, though new and exciting details have been released to tantalize the fans of this treasured franchise. The game will be an entirely new experience that will pass on the spirit of the original million-seller series from the early nineties.

In “Ninja Gaiden”, the player resumes the role of Ryu Hyabusa, the notorious ninja assassin who seeks revenge after his clan is massacred by the Vigor Empire. The player then sets off on a journey of vengeance as he cuts down opponents in the Vigor Empire using his deadly katana sword to beat the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword “Ryuken”.

The new action/adventure game boasts 100% action with adrenaline pumping new features such realistic battle sequences and swift acrobatic ninja moves that will restore “Ninja Gaiden” to its rightful place at the top of the action/adventure genre.

“Ninja Gaiden” will released in Singapore in December and will be priced at S$69.90.

About Xbox:
Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in the continents of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

About Tecmo, Inc:
Tecmo, Inc. (http://www.tecmoinc.com/) is well known for its hit series Dead or Alive. The most recent version, Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball is available on Xbox. Other notable classics include the million-selling series Ninja Gaiden and Tecmo Bowl. Tecmo also publishes the hit series Monster Rancher and Gallop Racer. For more information on Tecmo and its latest games, check out its official website at www.tecmoinc.com

About Microsoft:
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software — any time, any place and on any device.