Colosseum: Road to Freedom

Press Release Date: 10/05/05
Format: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1-2
Release Date: September 2005
PEGI rating: Rating pending
Bar code (UK): 5060073301652
MSRP: TBC

Koei Limited, the European subsidiary of Japanese publisher and developer Koei Co., Ltd are pleased to announce that "Colosseum: Road to Freedom" will ship to European territories in September 2005.

"Morituri te Salutant!"
"Those who are about to die salute you!"

The Roman Empire stretched from North Africa to Northern Europe. At the heart of this empire was the bustling, volatile metropolis of Rome - the centre of the known world at the time. To keep its citizens happy and to remind them and the rest of the world of the power of the Roman Empire, the rulers of this empire would stage long and elaborate shows and tournaments. At the core of these events were the gladiatorial contests between individual and teams of gladiators trained to fight to the death.

Through the role playing action game "Colosseum: Road to Freedom" gamers will experience first hand the thrill of fighting in the violent spectacle of gladiatorial combat. Taken into slavery the player must earn their freedom through battle. The choice is yours - enter the arena to bask in glory or bathe in blood. Fight man or beast or re-enact glorious military victories. The crowds are hungry for entertainment and death. But be warned - a conspiracy that will shake the very foundations of the Roman Empire is brewing around you.

Features:

• Create your gladiator based on a country of origin, philosophy and beliefs.
• Master fighting techniques and prepare for combat at the gladiator training ground. Use points earned in fighting to strengthen your characters stats.
• Fight in six types of battle:
  • Survival
  • Battle Royal
  • Duel
  • Team battle
  • Hunting
  Mock battle
• Get dressed to kill. Purchase and sell a broad array of weapons, shields, helmets and armour.
• Encounter a cast of true to life characters including famous gladiators of the period.

"Colosseum: Road to Freedom" has been developed by Goshow and has been licensed to Koei Co., Ltd by Ertain Corporation.

About KOEI Ltd.

KOEI Ltd is a subsidiary of Japanese company KOEI Co., Ltd and has had offices in Hertfordshire, UK since 2003. KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the US, UK, Canada, China, Korea, France and Taiwan. KOEI employs over six hundred people worldwide with sales exceeding $200 million. The company constantly seeks to achieve a fine balance between entertainment, technology, art and education and provides games that will mesmerise gamers globally.

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If you require more information on "Colosseum: Road to Freedom" or any other Koei title please contact:

David Hope - david@koei.co.uk

Or visit www.koei.co.uk