NAMCO HOMETEK INC. UNLEASHES WEB
SITE FOR KILL.SWITCH
Video Game Powerhouse
Highlights Offensive Military Shooter in Online Spotlight
San Jose, CA – August 12,
2003 — Leading video games publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the
launch of a Web site for kill.switch, the innovative new military
shooter shipping in October 2003 for Sony PlayStation®2 and the Xbox® videogame
system from Microsoft. Currently,
http://www.killswitch.com provides
visitors with a taste of what’s to come with a selection of screens and trailers
showcasing the realistic cover tactics and and awesome firepower packed into the
game’s ultimate combat experience. Also included is some basic information on
game features, including kill.switch’s sophisticated A.I. and 15
action-packed scenarios.
With a unique game play mechanic that supports and enforces the use of cover
tactics, kill.switch clearly distinguishes itself from all
other games in the 3rd person military shooter genre. Utilizing the Blindfire
combat mechanic, players must plan their moves in advance and quickly adjust
without indecision to succeed in these harsh battlefields. Over the next few
months, visitors to the official kill.switch Web site will learn
more about about the game as Namco Hometek Inc. gears up with an
aggressive pre-launch campaign.
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ABOUT NAMCO HOMETEK INC.
Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division
of Namco Limited, a Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment
industry. Committed to providing the ultimate entertainment experience, Namco
uses cutting-edge technology and advanced electronics to take their theme parks,
arcades, and home video games far beyond traditional entertainment.
