The wait is over! Fans of the original �Shenmue�� can now continue the epic journey of Ryo Hazuki with �Shenmue II,� the highly anticipated adventure game developed by SEGA� of America Inc. exclusively for the Xbox� video game system from Microsoft Corp. Available in stores today, �Shenmue II� offers all the elements of a great movie: drama, mystery, suspense and action, as well as a unique gameplay experience that seamlessly blends elements of action, adventure, fighting and role-playing. The game is packaged with the �Shenmue: The Movie� DVD, which will help refresh veteran gamers� memories and get new gamers caught up on everything that happened in the game�s first installment.

�Shenmue II� was developed by SEGA-AM2 Co. Ltd., a SEGA development studio, under the direction of world-renowned video game developer Yu Suzuki. In �Shenmue II,� players assume the role of Ryo Hazuki, a young man determined to avenge his father�s death and unlock the mysteries of the Phoenix Mirror. �Shenmue II� continues where �Shenmue� left off, bringing Ryo to Hong Kong with many unanswered questions as he follows the trail of Lan Di, the man who killed his father.