NEWS
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES MAGNACARTA™2 GOES GOLD EXCLUSIVELY FOR XBOX 360
Active Turn Battle System RPG Coming In October
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 30, 2009) – Leadingvideo game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that their newest RPG title, Magnacarta™2 has gone gold for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and will be available in North America on October 13, 2009. Developed by SoftMax, the team behind the original Magna Carta: Tears of Blood, Magnacarta 2 combines a deep storyline, beautifully detailed graphics, and an unrivaled active turn battle system to create a fresh new RPG experience.
Amidst the tragedy of civil war, Juto, a man with no recollection of his past is destined to end the cycle of bloodshed and save the LanzheimKingdom from eminent doom. Together with Princess Zephie, the rightful heir to the throne, Juto must navigate an uncertain world full of tragedy, chaos, and slaughter to regain his own identity and forge a new one for the kingdom.
Delivering more than 40 hours of gameplay, Magnacarta 2 features a signature Chain System that combines real-time action and a turn-based stamina mechanic to deliver an unequaled RPG experience. The innovative battle system offers a new and engaging take on the traditional combat RPG system by adding real-time attack timing, stamina bar limiter, and massive combat bonuses for the adept. Together with a formidable magic system and massive weapon customization options, Magnacarta 2 is richly layered with extraordinary gameplay design and story which is guaranteed to keep players enthralled with the LanzheimKingdom.
Magnacarta 2 is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and will have a MSRP of $59.99. For more information on Magnacarta 2, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com.
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.
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"Magnacarta" is a trademark of NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. & SOFTMAX CO.,LTD.
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“Magna Carta: Tears of Blood” is a trademark of © SOFTMAX CO.,LTD. & © BANPRESTO 2005
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and BANPRESTO CO.,LTD
Press Release © 2009 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
CONTACTS:
Tim Ng
NAMCO BANDAI Games America
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