SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 10, 2007) –Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that .hack ^®//G.U.^™ Vol. 3: Redemption^™ for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The final installment in the G.U. trilogy, Vol. 3 delivers a satisfying conclusion to the series’ dramatic storyline, while refining its RPG gameplay with more than 20 playable characters, an updated real-time battle system and all-new environments to explore.

 
In the near future, an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) known as “The World” has become a global phenomenon, with millions of dedicated players logging on daily to take part in epic quests. However, fantasy soon turned to tragedy as a mysterious force infected the game and players began to fall into comas after their characters were defeated in the The World. In .hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption, this deadly entity has escaped from The World, thrusting mankind into a state of emergency that many believe to be Armageddon. Now it’s up to cyber-warrior Haseo and his friends to save the world from this nightmare scenario. What will they sacrifice to save the world? What would you sacrifice?

 
Delivering more than 40 hours of RPG gameplay, .hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption advances the series’ real-time combat system as characters evolve into new powerful forms and take on more combat abilities. Featuring over 20 playable characters, players will be able to create their own party from a huge variety of possible combinations, each with their own strengths and abilities that encourage creative team-building strategies. Dedicated .hack G.U. fans will delight in exploring the final massive environments of the trilogy’s conclusion on their fully customizable Steam Bike, taking on new and fearsome enemies and testing their skills in a massive 100-level dungeon that becomes available once the game is completed.

 
Developed by CyberConnect2, .hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information on the .hack//G.U. series, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com.

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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®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands.  For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

.hack® //G.U.™ & © 2007 NAMCO BANDAI.  © 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.  Redemption is a trademark of NAMCO BANDAI Games America.  .hack and related characters, names, logos, distinctive likenesses, drawings and other images contained in this product are the exclusive property of NAMCO BANDAI. Used under license from NAMCO BANDAI.  All rights reserved.   

 
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