Earth Defense Force 2017 Brings Its Global Resistance to the World Wide Web

LOS ANGELES – March 16, 2007 – D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA) announced today that the official website for Earth Defense Force 2017 is now live! Fans can go online to www.earthdefenseforce.net to learn the history of the inception of the Earth Defense Force and the threats that prompted its formation, as well as obtain in-depth insight in to the components of the game. Detailed descriptions of the seven weapon classes that classify the 150+ weapons in the game are included with comprehensive overviews of the four vehicles, as well as game screenshots and trailers. Additionally, thorough descriptions of the enemies—including giant-size ants and spiders, mechanical alien devices, and 20-story tall bio-engineered monsters—gamers can access plenty of intel to help them defend the world and stop the imminent extinction of humankind! Earth Defense Force 2017, developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, will be available in retail outlets across North America on March 20, 2007 for a suggested retail price of $39.95.

In Earth Defense Force 2017, gamers play with the aid of loyal AI teammates through more than 50 levels in the game as they strive to save Earth from the space invaders and their vicious attempt to eliminate humanity. Players can join forces in co-op mode and battle together, or they can go rogue and battle against friends in deathmatch. In a wholly destructible environment where bridges, skyscrapers and other structures can just as easily be destroyed by friend or foe, players can either save their world or demolish it in the process.

Earth Defense Force 2017 was developed by Sandlot and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For additional information about the game, please visit the official website at www.earthdefenseforce.net.

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