Field Commander™ for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) System Begins Shipping Today

Sony Online Entertainment's Military Action Strategy Game Is the First of Its Kind for the PSP™ System

PRNewswire
SAN DIEGO
05/22/2006

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced that Field Commander™ for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system is shipping to retail stores in North America today. Developed and published by SOE, Field Commander carries a suggested retail price of $39.99.

"We are looking forward to launching Field Commander, as we were keen to develop a turn-based strategy game for the PSP™ system," said Laura Naviaux, senior brand manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "This highly anticipated game will not only fill a gap in the current games available for the PSP™ system, it will lead the way in its genre with its variety of multiplayer and online options, including a robust website with leader boards, map sharing and tons of features."

Players will take the role of a field commander working for an independent organization, ATLAS, established by the Allied Nations, to defend the world against an evil terrorist organization known as "Shadow Nation," which is bent on inciting wars, dealing illicit arms and global domination.

With an arsenal of 15 army divisions and 11 commanding officers from which to choose, players can command the land, skies and sea. In addition, players can orchestrate an offensive attack through 30 unique missions, each one coming alive in beautiful 3D environments with highly detailed terrain and dynamic visual effects. Alternately, players can compete against each other utilizing the PSP™ system's wireless networking capabilities.

  Key Features

  *  Turn-based strategy: Take to the field and guide your division to
     victory by outsmarting, outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponents.

  *  Deep single-player campaign: Delve into the game's engrossing story
     while combating enemies through more than 30 unique missions.

  *  Extended multiplayer gameplay: Enjoy defeating your enemy from across
     the globe, across the room, or sitting next to you through four
     multiplayer options, including hot swap, local network, internet and
     Transmission (play-by-email) modes.

  *  15 army divisions: Rule the ground, sea and skies by mastering the
     selectable army divisions at your disposal through the use of their
     specialties, unique play styles and powerful attacks.

  *  Beautiful 3D environments: See each unique setting of grass, desert or
     snow come alive with 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual
     effects, and highly detailed terrain, buildings and units.

  *  Challenging AI: Match wits with an increasingly clever enemy.

  *  Create your own missions: Aspire to greatness by creating your own
     missions, and upload them to the website to be downloaded, ranked and
     enjoyed by all players.

  *  Leader boards:  Master the game and prove your military prowess by
     gaining rank over other players with official leader boards.

  For more information please visit www.fieldcommandergame.com

  About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development. SOE is owned by Sony Pictures Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment America.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. Untold Legends is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Katie Uhlman, +1-858-577-3167, kuhlman@soe.sony.com, or Chris
Kramer, +1-858-577-3481, ckramer@soe.sony.com, both of Sony Online
Entertainment

Web site: http://www.fieldcommandergame.com/