"You are the Resistance" with Resistance 3 on PlayStation®3

Dubai, September 7, 2011: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced three explosive editions of Resistance 3 for PlayStation®3, giving fans even more ways to join the battle. Resistance 3 is the third instalment in the internationally acclaimed first person shooter series, coming exclusively to PS3 on 7th and 9th September.

Standard Edition (available for AED269)
Set in an alternate 1950's universe, Resistance 3 starts four years after the epic conclusion of the second chapter, where players take on the role of fearless and brave survivor, Joseph Capelli. In a heroic survival mission to combat the Chimera, Capelli comes out of hiding to protect his family and embarks on a harrowing mission with scientist Dr Fyodor Malikov to New York, through the ruined US landscape. Pick up the standard edition and discover the following:

  • PlayStation®Move & stereoscopic 3D support: immerse yourself deeper into the warfare with PlayStation Move enhanced control as well as 3D gameplay
  • Sharp Shooter: take down the Chimera with accurate precision with the PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter peripheral

  • Multiplayer & 2 player online (or offline) co-op: team up with friends with the 2 - 16 online multiplayer and 2 player co-op mode - play through the story mode either online or split-screen

Special Edition (available for AED299)
This version of the game comes in a stunning SteelBook™ case - packed with a voucher code for the digital pre-order items listed below. This version also comes complete with a 'vinyl effect' blu-ray disc (complete with the ribbed vinyl effect on the surface).

  • SRPA Black Ops skin

Once a common sight in the war against the Chimera, this special SRPA Black Ops multiplayer skin lets you return to the battlefield as one of the most mysterious and deadly soldiers from Resistance 2 and Resistance: Fall of Man

  • Infected Nathan Hale skin

By skipping his viral inhibitor treatment throughout Resistance 2, Nathan Hale fell victim to the deadly Chimera virus. Now you can resurrect the fallen hero with this special multiplayer character skin

  • Air Fuel grenade

Equip Joseph Capelli with an explosive advantage as he embarks on his journey across America. This exclusive grenade releases a cloud of highly flammable vapour, creating a huge blast when ignited - perfect for taking out hordes of Chimera in tight urban spaces

  • Special multiplayer title: "Sentinel"

Pledge your allegiance to the elite unit of the SRPA - the Sentinels - with this multiplayer title, exclusive to pre-order customers

  • Multiplayer booster

Get an early advantage on the multiplayer battlefield by starting the fight at level 5 - and gain access to a range of character and weapon customisation options

Survivor Edition (available for AED449 as of September 15th)
Finally we have the Resistance 3 Survivor Edition. This comes loaded with the following content (as well as the Special Edition pack listed above):

  • Canvas satchel

Capelli's rugged and reliable satchel, ideal for long journeys across the ravaged American landscape

  • Chimera firing range target

Know your enemy; perfect your aim or take out your frustrations on this life-size Chimera target poster

  • "Fight for Freedom" toy soldiers

Play out the battle on a small scale with these toy soldiers depicting Joseph Capelli and Chimera fighters

  • Joseph Capelli's Journal

Read Capelli's notes on the journey ahead of him, the enemies he'll face and the weapons he'll use - and start writing your own story as you fight the Chimera

  • SRPA hip flask

Keep the cold at bay or give yourself the courage to fight on with this standard issue SRPA soldier's hip flask

  • SRPA playing cardsPass the time between battles with this deck of SRPA soldier's playing cards

PS3 Bundle (available for AED1,299 as of end of September)
There is also an alternate option for those of you new to the PS3 (and Resistance) in the form of a 320GB console packed with the standard edition of Resistance 3. This is sure to give you an explosive introduction to the action packed Resistance trilogy.

Resistance: Fall of Man & Resistance 2 Platinum Twinpack (available for AED199 as of end of September)
This twinpack allows you to go back to where it all began with the Resistance: Fall of Man, when the Russians closed their borders and it was feared they were developing a weapon of unparalleled power. The truth was far worse. Resistance 2 is where the story continues to unfold with protagonist Nathan Hale.

Which edition will you be choosing to save civilisation? Resistance 3 coming exclusively to PS3 8th of September.

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About PlayStation Division, Sony Gulf FZE
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About Sony Gulf FZE
Sony Gulf FZE is a 100% subsidiary of Sony Corporation and is the regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa regions. The company is engaged in the business of Sony Consumer Electronics, VAIO laptop computers, Computer Peripherals, Data media, Recording Media and Energy (Batteries), Mobile Electronics (Car Audio) and Computer Entertainment products in more than 40 countries in the region.

Apart from stock operations in the Jebel Ali Free Zone Establishment in Dubai, Sony Gulf FZE leads execution of various logistics, sales, marketing, advertising and customer services activities through its business partners and representative offices. A network of representative offices in Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan, in addition to well over 250 accredited third party service centres reinforces Sony's presence in key markets in the region.


About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, 50 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level.  Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 151 million systems worldwide.  Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 69.5 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market. With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, more than 77 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 1.57 billion items have been downloaded.
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