Front Mission Evolved – “Digital Dossier” free download available today

Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces the release of the FRONT MISSION EVOLVED, “Digital Dossier” a free download accessed through the product website from 5:00pm (GMT) today, available at: www.frontmissionevolved.com

The “Digital Dossier” is an air application that comprises a host of unique and exclusive material taken from the FRONT MISSION^® series. The kit includes concept art, music soundtrack, In-game sound effects, digital art book, wallpapers, screensavers and much, much more. The “Digital Dossier” is available worldwide in five languages and is a unique look into the world of FRONT MISSION EVOLVED and offers a rare insight into the history of the series.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is developed in collaboration by Double Helix Games and Square Enix, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC. The game is released on 8 October 2010.

Pre-order FRONT MISSION EVOLVED today to receive two exclusive, classic Front Mission Wanzers. The pre-order items are only available through selected retailers.

• Calm: A Wanzer that has long been a part of the FRONT MISSION series. Although its appearance is far from intimidating, this war machine is unmatched in melee combat as well as long-range firefights when equipped with the appropriate weapons.
• Rexon: As in previous FRONT MISSION titles, Rexon is a skilled sniper-type Wanzer. Once equipped with a rifle, it becomes a threat to anything that crosses its line of fire.

The first of its kind in the series, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED is an action-packed Third-Person Shooter and the next installment in the classic FRONT MISSION franchise. Players will take full control of the Wanzer, a massive humanoid, fully customizable war machine, in single player campaign and online multi-player.

Featuring Hollywood style production values and a totally immersive storyline, players are thrust deep into a swirl of destruction, conspiracy and crumbling alliances, and battle through intense combat situations as man strives to create the ultimate humanoid fighting machine in a war against terror.

Larry Sparks, Vice President Brands PAL Region of Square Enix Ltd. comments, “We’re excited to be releasing this intense new chapter in this classic franchise and invite existing fans and gamers new to the series to enjoy all the action that FRONT MISSION EVOLVED has to offer.”

For more information about FRONT MISSION EVOLVED, please visit the official website at www.frontmissionevolved.com

About FRONT MISSION EVOLVED

At this year’s San Diego Comic Con, Square Enix and Konami Digital Entertainment announced a special collaboration between FRONT MISSION EVOLVED and Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, while hosting an autograph session with Metal Gear Solid series creator Hideo Kojima.

Announced by none other than Kojima himself, the collaboration between the two leading Japanese publishers will make Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker decals available for Front Mission Evolved Wanzers. Front Mission Evolved players can customize their Wanzers with these unique decals to show their support for one of the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker organizations.

Story:

In the future, the world is a changed place. Technology has advanced. Countries have merged into massive geopolitical blocks. But one thing, sadly, remains the same – humanity’s appetite for war. When a terrorist attack destroys one of the U.C.S.’s prized orbital elevators, the military is mobilised to eliminate the threat.

Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances. Experience his story in this high-octane third-person shooter.

Choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to customize your Wanzer and blast your way to victory.

When you think you’re ready for a new challenge, join the ranks of online pilots for intense multiplayer battles!

Features:

Third-Person Shooter Action:

• Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.

Customization Options:

• Players can choose from dozens of weapons and parts, including weapons that can be equipped on both hands and shoulders, to build a war machine that suits their play style.

Online Multiplayer:

• Players can go it alone or in teams, testing their skills in battle against other players with their own, highly customized Wanzers.

3D Feature

• Experience the full force of battle in stereoscopic 3D for Windows PC through NVIDIA^® 3D Vision^TM technology.