Become Part of the Joanna Dark Community at PerfectDarkZero.com
London - 17th June, 2005 - Experience the mysterious past of one of the most lethal agents ever, Joanna Dark, as Microsoft Game Studios today announces the launch of the new community site PerfectDarkZero.com. The official site features stunning images and fresh information about gaming's hottest secret agent, including screenshots, new game details, wallpaper and high-resolution PDFs of the new Perfect Dark Zero comic book.
At PerfectDarkZero.com, visitors have the opportunity to interact with other fans to discuss the latest game information, including future updates from Xbox LiveTM. The site also gives players a chance to learn more about the development team at Rare working on this ground-breaking, highly anticipated game for Xbox 360TM. Perfect Dark Zero, the prequel to the best-selling and critically acclaimed Perfect Dark, is one of the premier titles set to come out this holiday season.
Set in the year 2020, three years before the original hit game Perfect Dark, Perfect Dark Zero features a gripping story, multiple game scenarios for endless replay-ability, a massive arsenal of weapons and combat-enabled vehicles. The sci-fi, first-person shooter features a fully interactive world, support for up to 50 players online via Xbox Live, breathtaking high-resolution graphics and spectacular special effects.
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About Rare
United Kingdom-based Rare, one of the world's leading video game developers, was founded in 1985 by Chris and Tim Stamper. Rare has been the mastermind behind some of the most popular video games in history, including such global multimillion sellers as GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is the next-generation video game and entertainment system that places gamers at the center of the experience. Available this holiday season in Europe, Japan and North America, Xbox 360 will ignite a new era of digital entertainment that is always connected, always personalized and always in high definition.
About Xbox Live
Now in its third generation of transforming and uniting Xbox game communities, with more than 300 games planned by end of holiday 2005 and now with presence in 24 countries worldwide, Xbox Live has set the bar for online games entertainment. As the first global, unified online console games service, Xbox Live continues to take online game-play and entertainment to unprecedented heights. With a rapidly growing global community, Xbox Live offers best-in-class games, intelligent matchmaking, tournaments, unique programming and integration with Xbox.com - there is simply nothing else like it. The service continues to provide more and more ways for members to meet, interact and stay engaged with each other.
About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® video game system and Windows® and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games/), including such franchises as Age of Empires®, Flight Simulator and Zoo TycoonTM; Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such franchises as Halo®, Project Gotham Racing and MechAssault; and Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/), the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and OutSmartTM.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
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Marie-Claire Suter
UK PR Manager - Xbox & PC Games
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Email: i-maries@microsoft.com