CAPCOM TO UNVEIL LOST PLANET MULTIPLAYER MODE AT LEIPZIG
GAMES CONVENTION
London - 7 July 2006 - Capcom today confirmed that Leipzig
Games Convention will mark the global debut for the multiplayer
mode of Lost Planet, its hotly anticipated action shooter for
the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft. Showing in Capcom's dedicated Lost Planet stand,
visitors will be able to participate in highly intense four vs
four team battles as they struggle not only against the
opposing force, but the harsh conditions of the game's
ice-bound world. Leipzig Games Convention will showcase just
one of the numerous multiplayer maps and modes that will
compliment Lost Planet's gripping single player campaign mode
at its release in early 2007. Interest in Lost Planet has been
extremely high since the game's debut in playable form at this
year's E3 and a demo being made available for download from
Marketplace, one of the services offered on Xbox Live®. Hiroshi
Tobisawa, President of Capcom Europe, commented: "Over 400,000
Xbox 360 owners have already downloaded the single player demo
from Marketplace showing that Lost Planet is already a highly
anticipated title. The multiplayer mode shows Capcom's
commitment to take full advantage of the Xbox Live service and
deliver an absorbing multiplayer experience to its three
million subscribers." Richard Teversham, EMEA Director of
Marketing and platform, Xbox, confirmed Microsoft's support for
the title: "We're impressed with the positive reaction to Lost
Planet's single player mode at both a consumer and trade level
and with the unveiling of the multiplayer mode at the Games
Convention in Leipzig, expectation for the game, which is
exclusive to Xbox 360 will only grow." In Lost Planet, human
snow pirates navigate VS (Vital Suits) through hostile
ice-covered environments, fighting against the indigenous Akrid
creatures for the precious thermal energy they need to survive.
For one such pilot named Wayne, death almost seemed imminent
until he was fortunately rescued. However, he can only remember
a few fragments of his past including the slaying of his father
by the monstrous beings. Yet under the veil of ice, a devious
plot has been set into motion by NEVEC. What really happened to
Wayne and how will his destiny become intertwined with NEVEC's
plans? Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the
company has created world renowned franchises including
Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil
May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan,
the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom,
Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and
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