New PSP Game: Gangs of London

Sony announces new game: Gangs of London exclusively to Playstation Portable System (PSP) only. Gangs of London features variety of modes of play including Story Mode, Gang Battle, Free Roaming, London Pub Games and a unique Game Sharing mode. Other features include interactive map, seven free roaming modes and ability to play the game with four other gamers. The Gangs of London is expected to be available later this year.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces the Availability of Gangs of London(TM) Exclusively for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) System

Tactical Combat Meets Action/Driving Hybrid as Gamers Explore London’s
Streets & Landmarks in the Palm of Their Hands With Stunning Graphic-Novel
Style Narratives, Crime Action and Unique Mini-Games

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. announced today the North American release of Gangs of
London(TM), exclusively for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system.
Created by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s London Studio, developers
of The Getaway franchise, Gangs of London is designed specifically for the
PSP system. Presented in gritty graphic-novel style narratives, Gangs of
London provides gamers with a unique visual presentation and dynamic
storylines. Built from the ground up for the PSP system, gamers will play
through over 60 different missions that will immerse them into the elite
criminal underworld of modern day London. Complete with new gameplay modes,
Gangs of London gives each player an original portable gaming experience by
introducing tactical squad-based gameplay into the Action/Driving genre.

“Gangs of London is varied, quick-fire, and fun with all original
content designed exclusively for the PSP system. Now you can control and
give orders to your team of gangsters to orchestrate the most ruthless
takeover of the London underworld,” said Daniel Navarro, London Studio,
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. “We are excited by its innovative
combination of the squad-based and driving genres rooted in an intense
depiction of London’s criminal underworld.”

Gameplay Description / Key Features
Gangs of London offers a variety of modes of play including Story Mode,
Gang Battle, Free Roaming, London Pub Games and a unique Game Sharing mode.
In Story Mode, players choose the gang they want to lead and use strategy
and skill to stay one step ahead of the competition. Each mission is
separated with graphic novel stylized narratives that guide players through
the background story of criminal masterminds fighting for the right to be
called London’s number one gangster. Gamers can re-play the game from
different gang perspectives, allowing for a different take on this ruthless
takeover of London.

Combining some of the best elements of turn-based strategy and card
games, Gang Battle mode provides players with an interactive map on which
they must use criminal force to attack and defend territories of London.
Using a combination of skill, nerve and chance, gamers can take on up to
four other gamers on a single PSP system, or compete against up to four AI
controlled players.

Seven Free Roaming modes in total are available in Gangs of London to
keep gamers busy outside of the Story Mode. Free Drive mode allows players
to explore and tackle 25 square miles of London replicated for the PSP
system. Choose between a variety of characters, vehicles, weapons, time of
day, and police levels to create the experience you desire. Additionally,
gamers may unlock the London Tourist mode, where they will be tasked with
exploring and photographing the city’s most famous landmarks to unlock game
extras. Other Free Roaming modes to unlock include Speed Trap, Riot
Control, Getaway, Four Weeks Later and The Knowledge. If it’s pickup and
play gaming that players are looking for, Gangs of London also offers a set
of British Pub mini-games that include darts, pool and skittles.

Gangs of London also supports a completely original Game Share mode
that will generate a new level unique to each PSP, with the content
dependent on the serial number of the target system. Once activated,
players will find themselves faced with uniquely different mission
objectives, environments, characters and weaponry.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America
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(PlayStation(R)Portable) system, and the upcoming, much-anticipated
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SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.