SEGA has just announced the European release date for its upcoming shooter Vanquish. It's due in retail stores on October 22 on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, check out the full press release inside.
Vanquish is being developed by the developers behind MadWorld and Bayonetta, with Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami taking the lead.
Those who pre-order the game will get codes for "The Tri-Weapon Pack" which contains "a small arsenal of experimental technology, made up of the Boost Machine Gun, Anti-Armor Pistol and Laser Cannon. This triple threat of futuristic weaponry gives players an edge in surviving the frenetic and massive battles onboard the vast space station setting of Vanquish".
Vanquish is due out on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Europe on October 22.
Check out the full PR and info below.
Press release:
OCTOBER RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED FOR VANQUISH™ ACROSS EUROPE
Exclusive Pre-Order Content Also Available At Launch Via Selected Stores
LONDON (July 8th, 2010) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. is excited to confirm that VANQUISH™, the epic sci-fi third-person action shooter from acclaimed game director Shinji Mikami, will hit stores across Europe on October 22nd 2010. In addition to this news, customers who pre-order a copy of the game with selected stores will receive exclusive access to a three-weapon pack, available via Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation®Store on the same day.
The Tri-Weapon pack contains a small arsenal of experimental technology, made up of the Boost Machine Gun, Anti-Armor Pistol and Laser Cannon. This triple threat of futuristic weaponry gives players an edge in surviving the frenetic and massive battles onboard the vast space station setting of VANQUISH™. The Boost Machine Gun is an early experimental weapon with impressive overall fire power and the speed to dispense rounds similar to that of a heavy machine gun. The Anti-Armor Pistol fires a special penetrative shell and was manufactured to tackle hostile forces with much stronger armour. Finally, the Laser Cannon is a miniaturised space warship laser and is more powerful than any other weapon available for infantry.
VANQUISH™ will be released for the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system across Europe on October 22nd. For more information about the game please visit www.vanquish-game.com , or for press assets please visit www.sega-press.com.
