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    Pre-Order 'From Russia With Love' on Sony's PSP

    By Matt Weston on 2006-01-02

    Electronic Arts’ (EA) Sony PSP adaption of From Russia With Love is now available to pre-order from Amazon.com.

    The game is an adaption of EA’s most recent 007 effort and marks James Bond’s first appearance on Sony’s handheld console (EA’s GoldenEye: Rogue Agent appeared on Nintendo DS). From Russia With Love is based on the classic Bond film and marked Sean Connery’s “return” to the role of 007 (the actor supplied all-new dialogue and his 1963 likeness).

    The PSP version of From Russia With Love is due for release on 14 March, 2006 in the U.S. A UK release date is expected shortly afterwards.

    EA’s press release follows.

    EA Announces From Russia With Love Videogame for the PSP; Sean Connery’s James Bond to Make His First Appearance on the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable)

    REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 7, 2005–Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced plans for a PSP(TM) version of the latest installment in the widely successful James Bond(TM) videogame franchise, From Russia With Love(TM), starring Academy Award(R)-winner, Sir Sean Connery. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to ship this fall on the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCube(TM) under the EA(TM) brand. The announced PSP version is scheduled to ship in early 2006.

    From Russia With Love, the videogame, will be based on the classic Bond film but also will feature new plot twists, gadgets and characters. Sir Sean Connery, appearing in his first-ever videogame, lent his voice and likeness to the project.

    From Russia With Love(TM) for the PSP(TM) system gives players the opportunity to experience the timeless fiction of the classic James Bond movie on the go. Invest in your character and customize Bond for a whole new level of gameplay options.

    Officially licensed by MGM Interactive, From Russia With Love is being developed by EA’s Redwood Shores, Calif. Development studio. This game has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information about the PSP game, visit www.007.ea.com.

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