D3Publisher announced this morning that Dark Sector is now gold and will hot retail shelves on March 25th. The game looks to be pretty decent, so I may pick this up when it comes out. Check out all the details in the release after the jump:


Mar 07, 2008 08:02

Dark Sector(TM) Goes Gold

D3Publisher of America's Highly Anticipated Action Thriller Ships to Retail Stores in North America on March 25, 2008

LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- Mar. 7, 2008 D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced that Dark Sector(TM) will ship to retail stores in North America on March 25, 2008 for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system. Developed by acclaimed developer Digital Extremes, co-creators behind the award-winning Epic Game's Unreal(R) franchise, Dark Sector is an all-new and original action-thriller that will offer players a dark, gritty experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an engaging story.

"Dark Sector fans have been waiting for this moment and we're pleased to say that after months of tweaking and polishing, the game is ready to entertain and wow gamers," said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3PA. "Digital Extremes has poured their heart and soul into this game and it shows through compelling gameplay and absolutely stunning graphics."

Utilizing the Evolution Engine(TM), proprietary next-gen technology developed by Digital Extremes, Dark Sector is an all-new and original action-thriller designed exclusively for next-generation consoles. The game 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; 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.