Jan 17, 2008 08:03

Michael Rosenbaum Lends Voice Talent to D3Publisher of America's Highly Anticipated Next-Gen Title Dark Sector

"Smallville" Actor to Add Star Power to D3PA's Compelling Third-Person Action Game

LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Jan. 17, 2008 D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), today announced that Michael Rosenbaum, an award-winning Hollywood actor known best to audiences as Lex Luthor on television's "Smallville," will voice the main character in Dark Sector(TM), an original action-thriller offering heart-pounding action, incredible superpowers and a compelling story for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Rosenbaum will bring to life the character of Hayden Tenno, a cold-blooded, ruthless killer who awakens after an attack with an infection that has granted him inhuman abilities. Through the storyline and Rosenbaum's voice over, players will experience Hayden's transformation into something more than he was, his fight against the powers taking over his body and his evolution as he becomes a hero. Dark Sector is slated to ship to retail stores in North America this spring 2008.

"We are thrilled to work with Mr. Rosenbaum on Dark Sector," said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3PA. "His experience in portraying tormented characters on-screen translates incredibly well to the tortured character of Hayden Tenno in Dark Sector, a true anti-hero who makes no excuses for his actions. The combination of his voice talent and the compelling storyline of Dark Sector will offer a truly immersive experience for players."

Developed by acclaimed developer Digital Extremes, co-creators behind the award-winning Epic Game's Unreal franchise, Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of Hayden Tenno, an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. Attacked by an unknown enemy, he awakens to find part of his body altered by an infection that has granted him inhuman abilities; now he must learn to evolve along with his powers, to survive and to become a hero. A dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story; Dark Sector represents the next evolution of gaming.

Dark Sector is rated "M" (Mature - blood, gore, intense violence and strong language) by the ESRB. For more information about Dark Sector, please visit the game's official website at http://www.darksector.com.

Rosenbaum's acting credits span a decade and include his current work on The CW action series "Smallville" as the tormented and dysfunctional Lex Luthor. He is also known for his roles in feature films including Cursed (2005), Bringing Down the House (2003), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Sorority Boys (2002), Sweet November (2001), Urban Legend (1998) and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) as well as roles in television and theater.

About Digital Extremes

Founded in 1993 by industry visionary, James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian based developer is best known for its co-creation of Epic Games' Unreal(R), the multi-million unit selling franchise which includes the award-winning PC series Unreal and Unreal Tournament as well as Xbox(R) hit Unreal Championship. Digital Extremes is currently in production on its next-generation title, Dark Sector(TM) using its proprietary next-gen technology, the Evolution Engine(TM). For more information visit the company website at http://www.digitalextremes.com.

About D3Publisher of America, Inc

D3Publisher of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of D3, Inc. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. D3Publisher of America's strategic focus is on licensed and original titles from leading third-party developers that appeal to mass-market consumers or gaming enthusiasts. Based in Los Angeles, D3Publisher of America distributes and publishes software for personal computers, major console platforms and handheld systems including Wii(TM), Nintendo GameCube(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) Game Boy(R) Advance, PlayStation(R) game console, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, the Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. For additional information on D3Publisher of America and its products, visit the website at http://www.d3publisher.us.