"As the first online mech combat game for the PlayStation 2, S.L.A.I. provides hours of non-stop battle action and frenzied excitement for all gamers," said Dennis Lee, Group Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment - America. "While the game delivers an approachable pick-up-and-play experience for the genre, it is the customization, stealth features and online play that sets S.L.A.I. apart."

Set in 2071, where robot fighting has become the most popular sport, players can earn money to customize the ultimate fighting machine to take into the online arena. With more than one million variations, gamers can make use of a seemingly endless selection of body parts and weapons. Bringing the bots online opens an entirely new world of competition and challenge, as players fight for supremacy. Online arenas allow up to six players to enter with four players battling head-to-head at one time. Through the innovative Quick Battle Mode, other players can immediately jump into the game to replace defeated players – creating a frenzied action-packed battle zone.

Players can take advantage of both first and third person viewpoints as they take their mechs into combat in distinctive international battle arenas in a vast array of cities including Hong Kong, London, Tokyo, Cairo, and New York. Beyond the chaotic battle action is the ability to utilize stealth tactics through an innovative optical camouflage that turns mechs virtually invisible. Gamers can play with pre-configured or customized mechs in four different modes including over 50 hours of gameplay with the in-depth Story Mode. Additionally, they can take their saved mechs to battle friends in the VS. Mode. Adding to the excitement is the ability to create your own mind-blowing soundtrack by choosing from a selection of over 90 songs.

S.L.A.I. is available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 for an SRP of $39.99 and rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.