SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Agetec, Inc.(R), a leading publisher of video games, today announced that they have partnered with Toys'R'Us.com, Gamestop.com and Fry's Electronics in a retail promotion for the company's highly-anticipated title, Armored Core(R) 3, for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The latest title in Agetec's popular futuristic fighting series, Armored Core 3 will be available as a premium limited collector's edition to customers who reserve the software prior to the game's launch through the participating retailers' websites in the U.S. and Canada.
Packaged in a custom serialized box, the Armored Core 3 Limited Edition includes the software, one of three full-sized Armored Core action figures and an extra-large Armored Core 3 tee shirt. The action figures, previously available through Diamond Comics, are exclusive to each retailer, with each featuring a different character. Reservations for The Armored Core 3 Limited are available now, to be fulfilled week prior to the game's official launch, which is slated for September 17, 2002. The Armored Core 3 Limited Edition has a suggested retail price of $69.99.
"We see The Armored Core 3 Limited Collectors Edition as a way to say thank you to fans of this series for their support through the years," said Agetec vice president, Kevin Sullivan. "Their loyalty and enthusiasm has helped make this the most successful franchise in Agetec's history."
The sixth title in the Armored Core Series and third game available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 platform, Armored Core 3 continues the saga of mechanized warfare and humanity's struggle for survival through battles fought by Armored Core pilots known as "Ravens." Preserving the same great gameplay popularized by previous titles in the series, the game's developer, From Software(TM), has added several enhancements, such as new Armored Core designs, a four-player arena mode, a computer-controlled "wingman," and the ability to "drop" items to improve speed and performance. The game also features Dolby SURROUND Pro Logic II (R) sound and an all-new intuitive interface.
The Armored Core 3 Limited Edition will be available in the U.S. and Canada, while supplies last, by reserving an advanced copy of the game through the following websites: toysrus.com (part of Amazon.com), gamestop.com, frys.com (in conjunction with Outpost.com), and at Fry's retail locations. The launch of Armored Core 3 is also being supported by a television and print advertising campaign.
About Agetec
Agetec, Inc. is a world-class publisher of award-winning software and hardware accessories for the North American video game market. Agetec publishes many well-known brand titles, including: The Adventures of Cookie & Cream(TM), Bass Landing(TM), RPG Maker(TM), and the Armored Core game series.
NOTE: From Software is a trademark of From Software, Inc. Agetec and the Agetec logo are registered trademarks of Agetec, Inc. Armored Core is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Licensed for play on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems with the NTSC U/C designation only. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. This game has been rated "T" for Teen.
