New "Perfect Dark Zero" Multiplayer Maps Available
Pillar Xbox 360 first-person shooter brings new challenges to would-be agents, adding four new battlegrounds for premium download
LONDON - 8th June, 2006 - Microsoft Game
Studios and Rare announced that they will be expanding the
already extensive and exciting multiplayer experience of
"Perfect Dark Zero" by adding four new battleground maps
available now for download on Xbox Live Marketplace.
The four new maps, Plaza, Rooftops, Trench, and GasPlant will
provide gamers with the ability to further their mission of
becoming the Perfect Agent. All maps will be fully functional
with all existing scenarios. Gamers can purchase these
exciting new maps for 500 points from Xbox Live
Marketplace.
Set in the year 2020 - years before the original hit game -
Perfect Dark Zero is the origin story of the legendary Joanna
Dark, a perfect agent and ultimate weapon. Equip Joanna with
definitive state-of-the-art weaponry, gadgets, and vehicles
in the Xbox 360-exclusive prequel to the international
award-winning and multimillion-selling first-person shooter
"Perfect Dark". For more information about "Perfect Dark
Zero," visit the official site "safe house" at http://www.perfectdarkzero.com/.
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About Rare
United Kingdom-based Rare, one of the world's leading video
game developers, was founded in 1985 by Chris and Tim
Stamper. Rare has been the mastermind behind some of the most
popular video games in history, including such global
multimillion sellers as GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark.
About Microsoft Games Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and
developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360 video
game systems, the Windows® operating system and online
platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft
Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse
games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such
franchises as "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo
Tycoon®;" Xbox and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com),
including such games as the upcoming "Gears of War" and
franchises such as "Halo®," "Fable®," "Project Gotham
Racing®" and "Forza Motorsport"; and MSN® Games
(http://www.games.msn.com), the official
games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as
"Bejeweled" and "Hexic®."
About Xbox Live
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network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console
experience, making it easy to find the friends, games and
entertainment people want from the moment they power on their
Xbox 360 system. Xbox Live connects more than 2 million
members across more than 24 countries together to enjoy
hundreds of multiplayer games, free playable game demos,
music videos and movie trailers, as well as new game levels,
characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games.
More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide
leader in software, services and solutions that help people
and businesses realize their full potential.
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Marie-Claire Suter
UK PR Manager - Xbox & Games For Windows
Tel: +44 (0) 118 909 4599
Email: i-maries@microsoft.com