NEW CHAPTER IN CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ONIMUSHA SERIES IS BORN AS CAPCOM® ANNOUNCES ONIMUSHA®: DAWN OF DREAMS FOR THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

E3, LOS ANGELES - May 18, 2005 - A new nefarious threat emerges as Capcom today announced plans to release Onimusha®: Dawn of Dreams, an epic action game for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Based on the award winning, multi-million selling Onimusha franchise, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams focuses on the destiny of a new hero whose courage and fortitude must withstand the adversaries that await him. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams promises to exceed its predecessors by delivering an ambitious saga with more intense gameplay, expansive environment and a new fighting system that allows for the control of various characters throughout the game; creating a deeper and gripping experience that the series is known to deliver. Capcom plans to release Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams throughout PAL territories in 2006.

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams begins approximately 15 years following the annihilation of the infamous Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga at Honno Temple. Another dark shadow now looms over Japan as Nobunaga's successor, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, has decided to align himself with the evil Genma forces. Assume the role of Soki, a young warrior who possesses incredible power, along with several other cohorts to try and thwart Hideyoshi's pursuit for power.

With unbelievably detailed graphics and expansive environments that exceeds its predecessor; Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams includes major enhancements to the franchise such as new character interactions and evolved cooperative gameplay elements. With a brand new game system, players can choose a fellow warrior to assist Soki in battle at any given time. Watch as the pair combine their power to perform ultimate attack moves to eliminate enemies. Furthermore, gamers can order his or her ally to wait, attack or act on the defensive. Players can also rapidly change between the two onscreen characters, allowing them to control the partner he or she had escorted into battle, relegating the main hero to ally status. This new system takes advantage of each character's skill and adds a new dimension to the gameplay.

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams possesses a compelling cast of warriors, each with their own unique abilities, attacks and storyline including: Soki, with his broadsword, is viewed amongst the Oni as the world's last hope against the Genma and whose power could potentially be humanity's greatest threat; Akane can unleash the power of her Oni Eye that gives her various special abilities. Her mastery of the martial arts grants extra mobility to wield her sword with speed and grace.

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams boasts the following features: An all new Onimusha experience - An epic action RPG that includes major enhancements to the franchise such as new characters, character interactions and evolved cooperative gameplay elements. * New gameplay system - Implementation of a new fighting system allows for the control of various characters throughout the game. Each playable character has unique abilities and storyline. * New 'Allies System' - Players can switch between the main character and partner in real-time, anytime. Give commands to your ally: tell them to wait, follow, attack, defend, etc. * All new compelling storyline - Players new to the series need not have played the previous instalments in order to enjoy the story. The story picks up with Nobunaga's successor, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, as he aligns himself with the insidious Genma forces. * Most expansive environments in the series - The scale of environments has been multiplied in order to accommodate a more open ended gameplay experience. * Continued Artistic Excellence in the Onimusha Series* - Building upon the series tradition of delivering an amazing visual experience, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams realizes unbelievably meticulous graphics that span over a multitude of diverse stages. Traditional Japanese landscape and architecture are recreated in rich detail.

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Press release (18th May 2005)

Capcom's Onimusha®: Dawn of Dreams Receives MPSE 2006 Golden Reel Award For Best Sound Editing In Computer Entertainment

SUNNYVALE, Calif - March 10, 2006 — Capcom® today reveals Onimusha®: Dawn of Dreams, the latest chapter in the critically acclaimed Onimusha series, has received the MPSE 2006 Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in Computer Entertainment. The epic action game for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system was bestowed the prestigious honor at the 53rd MPSE awards ceremony held on March 4, 2006 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Chosen by members of the motion picture and television industry, each year the MPSE presents the Golden Reel Awards which acknowledges the year's best work in the various areas of sound editing for movies, television, home video and computer entertainment. Based on the Onimusha franchise which has sold more than seven million units worldwide, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams focuses on the destiny of a new hero whose courage and fortitude must withstand the adversaries that wait in ancient feudal Japan.

"It is an honor to be recognized for the team's efforts in sound editing alongside other talented groups from the motion picture and television industry," said Yoshinori Ono, producer, Capcom Co., Ltd. "We take great pride in the production effort that we put behind Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and I am thrilled this project was highly regarded for its technological merits in sound."

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams begins approximately 15 years following the annihilation of the infamous Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga at Honno Temple. Another dark shadow now looms over Japan as Nobunaga's successor, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, has decided to align himself with the evil Genma forces. Players assume the role of Soki, a young warrior who possesses incredible power, along with several other cohorts to try and thwart Hideyoshi's pursuit for power. This latest iteration exceeds its predecessors and continues the franchise's artistic excellence by delivering an ambitious saga with more intense gameplay, expansive environment and a new fighting system; creating a deeper and gripping experience that the series is known to deliver. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is now available at retailers across NorthAmerica and carries an "M" rating for mature audiences by the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).

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Press release (10th March 2006)

A new dawn for the Onimusha series as a new hero finds the courage and fortitude to
withstand the adversaries that await him.

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams begins approximately 15 years after the annihilation of the
infamous Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga at Honno Temple. Another dark shadow now
looms over Japan as his successor, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, aligns himself with the evil Genma
forces.

Assuming the role of Soki, a young warrior who possesses incredible power, players are
challenged with thwarting Hideyoshi's pursuit for power. Assisted by a variety of
companions, controlled by the new Allies System, Dawn of Dreams draws you into a vivid
and epic action-RPG quest.

• New gameplay system - Control various characters throughout the game, each with
  unique abilities and storyline
• New 'Allies System' - Players can switch between the main characters at anytime and
  command their ally
• All new compelling storyline for players new to the Onimusha series and Genma battling
  veterans

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uk.playstation.com

A NEW HERO. A NEW ERA.

A COMPLETELY NEW ONIMUSHA

Redesigned from the ground up, a brand new Onimusha opens. A completely new chapter set 15 years after the original trilogy. Stunning graphics, special effects and even more relentless, action-packed gameplay all combine to redefine this action epic.

• Choose from five all new playable characters
• Team up with a friend in unlockable co-op mode
• Two playable characters on screen at once
• Breathtaking open ended environments to explore
• Switch between characters at any time

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Back of Case (US)

A NEW DAWN, A NEW HERO, A NEW ENEMY...

With the genma demons and the evil overlord Nobunaga defeated, the Onimusha lay down their swords and retire. But the peace lasts only fifteen years. On June 29, 1596 Japan wakes to a blood-red dawn. The new Emperor Hideyoshi begins uprooting all the cherry trees. And the genma demons return, with Hideyoshi commanding them. Again, the Onimusha must rise and fight together, to stop an entirely new dawn, to save the world from an entirely new thread of evil...

NEW DAWN

Th epic Onimusha series returns in a radical new form.
Improved action sequences see you battling in stunning,
three-dimensional arenas for the first time.

NEW HEROES

Five new Onimusha heroes to play. In battle choose and
control two simultaneously, switching between them at
any moment, for strategic advantage.

NEW CHALLENGE

Upgrade heroes with new powers and new weapons -
each has their own strengths, weaknesses and story to
discover.

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2 (UK)