SAN FRANCISCO – July 10, 2012 – SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure™, a game that blends songs and puzzles with an exciting story set on the streets of Paris, is available in North America.

In Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure, players are immersed in a Parisian escapade, brought to life by stylish animations and vibrant 3D landscapes on the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system.  Players enter the secret life of Raphael – an infamous yet honorable thief known for stealing famous works of art only to return them days later – and help him unearth clues to solve the mystery behind his father’s disappearance.

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure is available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS and has been rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.  The game has an MSRP of $29.99 and can be purchased at all major retail outlets.