Video Gaming News - September 2004
San Jose, CA (September 28, 2004) - Namco Hometek Inc. announced today
that it has partnered with Hori to offer a limited edition Ace Combat 5: The
Unsung War Flightstick 2 bundle set. The bundle set will retail for $129.99 and
will include a copy of the game, the Hori custom Ace Combat 5 branded
Flightstick 2 peripheral and a Wardog Squadron Jacket Patch. Developed
exclusively for the PlayStation 2, both Ace Combat 5 and its limited edition
premium bundle set are due in stores this October.
“We have worked very closely with Hori to ensure that their quality peripheral
truly enhances the ACE COMBAT 5 gameplay experience,” said Garry Cole, Executive
Vice President at Namco Hometek Inc. “We are confident that this bundle set
offers gamers the most complete and compelling Ace Combat 5 experience ever.”
From Namco:
Partnering for the first time in the United States, Namco and Hori have
previously collaborated on a number of projects in Japan, including the original
Flightstick peripheral for ACE COMBAT04: Shattered Skies. Taking advantage of
ACE COMBAT 5’s realistic and immersive flight combat experience, the Flightstick
2 offers an analog throttle to control speed and features a layout that takes
advantage of the available controls on the stick. This allows the user to fully
experience the features and realistic flying experience.
“There are a lot of peripherals currently on the market, but a product from Hori
is always unique and well-known for its quality,” said Ray Hiyoshi at Hori
(U.S.A.), Inc. “The Flightstick 2 was designed specifically with ACE COMBAT 5 in
mind. The top flight simulation game in its genre deserves the best flightstick
available — there isn’t a better combination out there for fans of flight combat
games.”
The ACE COMBAT 5 premium bundle set will be available in a limited edition
quantity of 20,000 and will be sold at Electronics Boutique and GameStop outlets
nationwide beginning October 25th, the day of launch for ACE COMBAT 5. Consumers
who purchase the premium set will also receive an exclusive Wardog Squadron
Jacket Patch.
As part of the pre-order program, consumers will be able to pre-order the
premium bundle set or the game itself and receive a special “making of” DVD
chronicling the creation of ACE COMBAT 5, as well as a retailer exclusive set of
patches from the game itself.
ACE COMBAT 5 brings together the intensity of squadron command with
unforgettable dog fighting and real-life graphics to offer the most
power-packed, realistic experience to date in the renowned ACE COMBAT franchise.
Featuring a compelling storyline with more than 30 missions and 50 licensed
planes, players are routinely challenged with air-to-air combat, air-to-ground
fighting, air-to-sea assaults, rescue, recon and more. Now offering Wingman
Command, players can issue mid-mission directives to three wingmen and carry out
coordinated group attacks. Additionally, in-game radio communications add
additional depth, strategy and realism to the game’s dynamic battle sequences.
Developed by Namco Limited in Japan, ACE COMBAT 5 ships exclusively for the
PlayStation2 computer entertainment system this October for an estimated retail
price of $49.99 (software only).
For more information about ACE COMBAT 5, please visit acecombat5.namco.com.
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