LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1999--Another monumental "first" for the videogame industry, Sega(R) Dreamcast(TM) will ship on 9-9-99 with an unparalleled 15 launch titles. These first and third party titles encompass a wide range of game genres. They include: First Party Games: "Sonic Adventure(TM)" -- Sega's world-renowned Sonic the Hedgehog(TM) will be making his debut on Sega Dreamcast in "Sonic Adventure" -- an action/adventure title setting loose the famous blue character in an all-new full 3D thrill ride. "Virtua Fighter 3tb(TM)" -- The latest in the acclaimed "Virtua Fighter" series, incredible 3D gaming environments and characters, fluid gameplay and lifelike graphics. "NFL 2000" (working title) -- From bone-crushing tackles to strategic offensive maneuvers, "NFL Football" is the most realistic football game ever made, featuring an intricate 3D collision model that ensures players don't just fall over when hit -- they respond to the direction and force of the tackle. "NBA 2000" (working title) -- The most true-to-life basketball game ever created. Use true playbooks designed by actual NBA coaches. Players created using more than 1,600 motion-captured moves, four times that of the competitors, for silky smooth lifelike movement. "The House of The Dead(TM) 2" -- A new evil inventor has picked up where the mad scientist Dr. Curian left off in "The House of the Dead" -- creating zombies striving to put an end to mankind. Get ready to fight the undead as two rookie AMS agents in this action-packed adventure. "CART Racing(TM)" -- The first-ever racing title that replicates the intense competition and challenging tracks of CART racing. True-to-life high octane driving action. Third Party Games: "Airforce Delta(TM)" (Konami) -- As a pilot of a mercenary organization, gamers are tasked with a number of strategic objectives. After missions are completed, players advance to more challenging assignments and aircrafts. "Armada(TM)" (Metropolis Digital) -- Armada is an action/sci-fi game challenging gamers to study the behavior of the Armada, a mysterious alien entity, and exploit their weaknesses. Gamers can also build ships and special characters and collect alien artifacts in their VMU. "Hydro Thunder(TM)" (Midway) -- Enter a frenetically paced aquatic adventure as a member of the Hydro Thunder Racing Association (H.T.R.A). Join this secret organization of adventurous racing renegades in their quest to race through 11 unique and visually stunning tracks. "Monaco Grand Prix" (Ubi Soft) -- The most challenging 3D racing simulation game ever with incredible realism, 15 customizable car configurations, spectacular lighting, weather and smoke effects. "Mortal Kombat Gold(TM)" (Midway) -- This fight-to-the-finish slug-fest features 20 controllable characters including a handful of classic combatants that are making their way back to the Mortal Kombat scene. "NFL Blitz 2000(TM)" (Midway) -- When this game emerges from the development tunnel, it will include fully controllable punt/kick situations, a super play editor in which gamers can design their own offensive and defensive plays and many more incredible features. "Power Stone(TM)" (Capcom) -- A breathtaking fantasy fighter with mesmerizing graphics and non-stop action. Its release marks the first fully interactive 3D game where players interact with the environment. Eight mysterious new characters pit their skills against each other in beautiful 3D environments as they battle to collect power stones. "Ready 2 Rumble(TM)" (Midway) -- In this boxing game, players can compete as one of 20 boxers, each with their own fighting style. Each boxer is hyper realistic with an unlimited number of punch combinations for both realistic and over-the-top boxing styles. "Soul Calibur(TM)" (Namco) -- The greatest weapons-based fighter returns -- "Soul Calibur" unleashes gorgeous graphics, fantastic fighters and crushing combos so amazing they'll make your head spin!