F.E.A.R. Seizes PLAYSTATION(R)3 System at Stores Nationwide
April 24, 2007 - Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment Ships First PLAYSTATION 3 System Title From the
Frighteningly Successful F.E.A.R. Franchise
LOS ANGELES, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Entertainment, a division
of Vivendi Games, announced today that the paranormal frenetic first-person
shooter F.E.A.R.(TM) (First Encounter Assault Recon) game for the
PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers
nationwide.
The F.E.A.R. game uses stunning visual effects to provide an intense
"action movie" experience to keep players engrossed in the cinematic
spine-chilling storyline. Gamers will assume the role of an elite soldier
trained in combating unusual and unimaginable situations. Called in to
confront a murderous force, the player must contain a crisis spiraling out
of control. F.E.A.R. is a unique fusion of gameplay, featuring stylized
first-person shooting combat and supernatural suspense for a cohesive plot
that keeps gamers at the edge of their seats.
F.E.A.R. for the PLAYSTATION 3 system will feature multiplayer support
for up to 16 players and a new Instant Action Mode that will track a
player's progress in close quarters battles via leader boards for the
PLAYSTATION(R) Network. F.E.A.R. will also feature an exclusive level for
the PLAYSTATION 3 system and an exclusive weapon.
"The F.E.A.R. franchise has sold over 2 million copies since inception
and now PLAYSTATION 3 system users will be the latest to experience the
true meaning of F.E.A.R.," said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail
for Vivendi Games. "We're excited to bring this award winning, bone
chilling title to the PLAYSTATION 3 system console and expect an entire new
base of gamers to become fans of F.E.A.R."
F.E.A.R. is currently available for the PLAYSTATION 3 system for a
suggested retail price of $59.99.
For more information, please visit the game's official Web site at
http://www.whatisfear.com.
About Day 1 Studios
Day 1 Studios is an independent developer dedicated to the craft of
creating revolutionary, interactive entertainment through superior design,
artistic and technical processes. Day 1 Studios created and developed the
award winning "MechAssault" series for Microsoft and Xbox LIVE. Day 1 is
now developing exceptional games for the next generation of console and PC
systems at their studios in Chicago, IL and Hunt Valley, MD.
About Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment (http://www.sierra.com), a global division of Vivendi
Games, creates and publishes innovative, high-quality interactive
entertainment for videogame systems, handheld gaming devices and personal
computers. Sierra Entertainment features a portfolio of titles based on
original IP and popular licenses from industry-leading content partners,
including F.E.A.R.(TM), Crash Bandicoot(R), Spyro The Dragon(R),
Scarface(TM) and Ice Age(TM). Sierra Entertainment has four integrated
internal studios providing creative talents and development capabilities
across multiple gaming genres: High Moon Studios in San Diego, CA; Massive
Entertainment in Malmo, Sweden; Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, B.C.;
and Swordfish Studios in Birmingham and Manchester, England.
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