EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIALS ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING RELEASE
Wednesday 20th January 2010: Rising Star Games has revealed the initial batch of Gamebridge's Way of the Samurai 3 on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will launch alongside two digital bonus items; a definitive strategy guide, detailing an array of hints and tips, and a stunning artbook.
Can't decide which path to take in Way of the Samurai 3? Help is on hand with The Guide, an official tome delving into the diverse ways the game can be played, offering essential weapons information, unique character insight and an in-depth breakdown of how your choices affect the story for good or for bad.
There's key information on the extensive reward system, background facts on the two warring clans - the Fujimori and Ouka - and how residents of the sleepy village of Amana offer a third side to take.
With so many options available, multiple playthroughs are more than tempting, and hugely rewarding; the strategy guide reveals how each playthrough will accrue Samurai Points and how to use them to enhance and develop skills, gameplay and storyline arcs.
Crucial weapons information is also included, to ensure different styles of skills are honed and each weapon is used to its greatest potential, and customisation options allow the creation of distinctive weapons for the ultimate warrior.
Plus, there's a breakdown of all the job choices available and tips on how to effectively complete each task, and how to recruit a partner to complete multiple tasks.
The digital artbook is a must for any fan. Combining striking pre-production artwork and never before seen design sketches, it truly demonstrates the thought and detail that has gone into the development of Way of the Samurai 3.
"The strategy guide and artbook offer exceptional value for the release of Way of the Samurai 3," says Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. "Each adds to and enhances gameplay, revealing incredible depth to the overall experience.
"With a game as diverse and open-ended as Wayof the Samurai 3, the guide proves essential and unmissable reading."
Rising Star Games will release Way of the Samurai 3 Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the first quarter of 2010.
Screenshots and artwork can be downloaded directly here.
For further information, screenshots and press samples (when available), please contact:
Harry Cole (Premier PR)
harry.cole@premierpr.com
Yen Hau (Rising Star Games)
yen.hau@risingstargames.com
France - Namco Bandai Partners
Emilie Berndt
eberndt@namcobandaipartners.com
Germany - Koch Media
Andrea Stepper
A.Stepper@kochmedia.com
Spain - Namco BandaiPartners
Helena Careaga
hcareaga@namcobandaipartners.com
Italy - Cidiverte
Giovanna Cosentino
gcosentino@cidiverte.it
Benelux - CLD Distribution
Philippe Coopmans
philippe@cld.be
Nordic - Bergsala
Johan Lenngerd
johan.lenngerd@bergsala.se
GAMEBRIDGE ANNOUNCES EARLY 2010 RELEASES AT MCM
Gamebridge Announce Their Presence At The London MCM Expo And Showcases Incredible 2010 Line-up With Rising Star Games.
14th September, 2009 – Fledgling publisher Gamebridge has grown from strength to strength since its inception last year and is now ready to showcase its early 2010 line-up. Using the London MCM Expo as a launch pad for the announcements, Papermates and Way of The Samurai 3 will arrive in Europe early next year, with marketing and sales coordinated by Rising Star Games.
Papermates™ is to be released on the Nintendo DS™ and is DSi™ compatible. With a wide range of mini-games, trading and character customisation, including taking photos, Papermates has huge potential. The Way of The Samurai series is one of the finest culturally accurate games revolving around feudal Japan, set in the warring states period, with the player taking the role of a wandering warrior arriving in a small province. In Way of The Samurai 3 players have direct involvement in the plot by choosing dialogues and actions in the game. A new outstanding feature in the game is that players can draw their weapon anytime during cutscenes; this breathes new life into the way stories unfold also the next-gen treatment of this already established title will be sure to please fans of the series.
“We are elated to be working with Gamebridge on these great titles next year. Happy Party with Hello Kitty and Friends, Papermates and Way of the Samurai 3 all have that X-factor amongst the other great games present at the show this year” commented Tyrone Walcott, of Rising Star Games. “Following the phenomenal success Rising Star Games experienced at the last Expo in May, we are confident that Gamebridge will have a great show accompanied with Hello Kitty who also is making an exclusive personal appearance at the London event days before her official 35th birthday party in the capital.”
For further information, screenshots and press samples (when available), please contact:
Tyrone Walcott or Yen Hau (Rising Star Games)
tyrone.walcott@risingstargames.com
yen.hau@risingstargames.com
France - Namco Bandai partners
Emilie Berndt
eberndt@namcobandaipartners.com
Germany - Koch Media
Andrea Stepper
A.Stepper@kochmedia.com
Spain - Namco Bandai partners
Helena Careaga
hcareaga@namcobandaipartners.com
Italy - CIDVERTE
Giovanna Cosentino
gcosentino@cidiverte.it
Benelux - Cld Distribution
Philippe Coopmans
philippe@cld.be
Nordic - Bersala
Johan Lenngerd
johan.lenngerd@bergsala.se
Australia and New Zealand – Rising Star Games
Tyrone Walcott
tyrone.walcott@risingstargames.com
