Publisher:	Sega
Developer:	Obsidian Entertainment
Released:	28 May 2010
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In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in ObsidianEntertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol™. Players willassume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled governmentoperative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When amission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with theinformation, skills, and audacity to stop an impending internationalcatastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directivethat the enemy sought to use against him - Alpha Protocol.

Setin the modern day, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control notonly of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, allof which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blendingfast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement andinnovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspectiveto the genre.

With a story rivaling the best spy-thriller novelsand an immersive, ultra-realistic espionage world, Alpha Protocol willredefine the RPG genre for the next-gen gamer. Alpha Protocol is beingdeveloped by Obsidian Entertainment – creators of Star Wars: Knights OfThe Old Republic II The Sith Lords™ and Neverwinter Nights 2™.

KEY FEATURES

•Redefined RPG – Classless system gives players the ability to moldThorton into the secret agent they want him to become with lethal closecombat techniques, marksman skills, proficiency with gadgets and muchmore.

• The International Spy – Players will travel around theworld to international safe house locations to obtain information,mission objectives and conduct meetings with a growing list of contacts.

•Dialogue Stance System – With an innovative real-time dialogue system,the characters in Alpha Protocol will react to Thorton’s each and everyword. Caution and wit are needed as the stakes are high and thetensions mount in conversations that will have players on the edges oftheir seat.