One of the most-loved arcade and console gaming franchises is set for an official European release as Ignition Entertainment announces it is to publish SNK PLAYMORE’s Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug Advance throughout Europe.

“Metal Slug games have garnered a massive following amongst arcade lovers and importers alike. The home versions include all the enjoyment and fast paced action of the arcade original – plus some great additional features,” says Peter Rollinson, Product Manager, Ignition Entertainment. “And with the simultaneous release of Metal Slug Advance – which we strongly believe will be one of the greatest games to grace the Nintendo handheld – this is great news for games players. We’re all massive fans of the Metal Slug games at Ignition and are excited to have secured these titles. The Metal Slug series has remained the hardcore gamers’ best-kept secret. We are looking forward to sharing it with the masses.”

Players can choose from over 10 new ‘Slug’ vehicles exclusive to Metal Slug 3, including the Slug Copter and the bizarre Elephant Slug. Metal Slug 3 features stunning hand-drawn animation, highly detailed backgrounds and outstanding 2D action.

Ignition Entertainment will publish SNK PLAYMORE’s Metal Slug Advance and Metal Slug 3 for PS2 and Xbox (with Live support) in October 2004.

For further information, please contact:
Simon Byron, Leo Tan or Lauren Wilson
BHPR
Troopers Yard, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 1NW

Simon.byron@bhpr.co.uk
leo.tan@bhpr.co.uk
Lauren.Wilson@bhpr.co.uk

+44 (0)1462 456780

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About Ignition
Formed early 2002, Ignition Entertainment has been busy publishing a range of budget PlayStation and Game Boy Advance titles. But 2003 will see the firm concentrate exclusively on all 128 bit consoles and the PC. In addition to Super Farm, Ignition has Jimmy Whites ‘Cueball X’ for the Xbox, waiting to be unleashed, with another two major new titles from Awesome nearing completion. As if that weren’t enough there are a further three third-party titles lined up for Next Gen Consoles and PC appearing between Q4 ’03 and Q2 ‘04.

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