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XSEED GAMES SHIPS VALHALLA KNIGHTS TO RETAILERS TODAY

Torrance, Calif., (Apr. 17, 2007) --- XSEED Games announced today that VALHALLA KNIGHTS has shipped to retailers across North America. Exclusively for the PlayStation®Portable system, this original title created by Marvelous and development team K2, boasts stunning graphics and real-time, action-packed battles. It allows players to see and avoid monsters on the field map before engaging them and seamlessly switching to tactical team combat on the battle screen.

The Story

A place that was forgotten from history, where humans, elves, dwarfs, halflings and other various races lived together in harmony... it was a paradise, surrounded by deep green forests and crystal clear streams. However, the roar of the demons tore apart their peaceful lives. It was the return of the Dark Lord, the previous ruler of the land, which sparked a new round of battles which would eventually encompass all the races. After years of fierce fighting, the Dark Lord was sealed away by the hands of the hero, Rastul. But from the blood of the demons, the land had been cursed and the sky lost its light. The cursed land entrapped the people, making every waking moment feel like an eternity. Eventually the land once known as a paradise came to be known as "The Cursed Land." One day, a youth wakes up in this land. In this land full of despair, the youth searches for his/her lost memory. What lies ahead are the discovery of his/her memories and the future of this forsaken land.

Key Features

Customizable characters give each player a unique experience - select from five races (human, dwarf, halfling, elf, machine) and eight different job classes (Fighter, Mage, Priest, Thief, Knight, Samurai, Ninja, Anchor)
Complete quests to earn more gold to help recruit new party members or upgrade equipment
Enjoy the vast selection of weapons, armors, and accessories which also become visible on the in-game models when equipped
Real-time battles in which the player can switch between controlling any of the six party members on the fly
Highly detailed indoor and outdoor environments such as forests, dungeons, tunnels, castles, and an old ninja village
Encounter up to 150 different types of monsters, including dragons, giants, vampires, ghosts and enemy samurais
Network Play - Team up with other players in multi-player modes:
- 2-Player Co-op Mode - Features 30 co-op missions exclusive to the multi-player mode. Each player chooses three characters from their single-player party to participate (one human and two other characters), and all items earned are distributed by the host and can be carried back to each player's respective single-player game.
- 2-Player Versus Mode - Allows each player to select up to six characters to form their battle party. An item or set amount of gold is set as the wager, with the victorious party receiving the winnings from the losing party. The terms of victory can be set to completely eliminate the opposing party, have more HP left after a one-minute time limit or have more HP left after a five- minute time limit.

VALHALLA KNIGHTS is available at retailers nationwide at a suggested retail price of US$39.99. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated VALHALLA KNIGHTS “E10+” for Everyone 10 and older. Additional information on the title is available at http://www.valhallaknights.com.

Prima’s Official Game Guide to VALHALLA KNIGHTS will give you the inside information to make sure you get the most out of your game. With a wickedly detailed walkthrough and fully labeled maps you'll find every item, treasure chest, and side quest in this stunning game world. The guide’s bestiary lists each monster you’ll face and reveals every single bit of info on them. VALHALLA KNIGHTS is a massive RPG and Prima’s Official Game Guide is the handbook you need to get the maximum amount of fun. The guide will be available at Amazon.com, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Game Crazy, Gamestop/EB, and other retailers for a suggested retail price of US$ 12.99.

XSEED Games

XSEED Games was founded in November 2004 by a small group of talented professionals, all of whom have extensive experience in the video game industry. Led by president Jun Iwasaki, the team launched several multi-million seller titles and many quality Japanese titles in multiple genres across the PlayStation®, PlayStation 2 and PC platforms. More information on XSEED Games can be found at http://www.xseedgames.com.

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