Earth Defense Force 2025 launches all-out PS3 assault tomorrow

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Earth Defense Force 2025 launches all-out PS3 assault tomorrow

Giant insects + massive robots + destructible environments = good times

Many of you have been waiting a very long time for the release of Earth Defense Force 2025 (EDF 2025) and I’m proud to say that the game is available for PlayStation 3 this Friday, 21st February! Acclaimed Japanese developer Sandlot is back at the wheel, creating the best EDF experience yet!
Many of you know what makes EDF great: CRUSHING giant insects and destroying everything in sight. But what many of you didn’t know is that the Earth Defense Force series started way back in 2003 for PlayStation 2 and that EDF 2025 is the seventh game in the series.
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EDF 2025 takes place eight years after peace from the last attack in 2017, peace is suddenly shattered when giant burrowing ant-like creatures burst from the ground and begin attacking the populace. The EDF is called back into action and this is where the fun begins!

  • So what’s new for EDF 2025?
  • 80+ missions
  • Four-player online multiplayer mode
  • Exclusive online multiplayer mode missions
  • 700+ weapons
  • Four different character classes, including a sure to be favorite Wing Diver
  • Local Versus Mode
  • New enemies, including the dragon that spits fire at the EDF from above

Now that is a lot of features that should get the community very excited. Like Earth Defense Force 2017, we expect players to return to their PlayStation 3 for years to come to not only save earth from the insects but to introduce their friends to the awesomeness of EDF.
In closing, with the launch of EDF 2025 today, we have a ton of fun things available to players. The first of three mission packs are now available to download. Titled the Special Ops Mission Pack, players can play five additional levels of EDF and be introduced to new locations. And we are running a special promotion on our Facebook page right now at www.facebook.com/EarthDefenseForce (also viewable via our web site at www.edf2025.com) where players can participate in an EDF 2025 newscast and earn the Special Ops Mission Pack for free (See Official Rules for Details).
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Also available today for free are the Wing Diver and Fencer Weapons Pack.
The Wing Diver Weapons Pack
Reflectron Laser – With this weapon, you can fire a special laser that takes a zigzag path. If it’s used in a narrow passage, it’ll bounce off the wall and travel in zigzags, so it is an effective weapon with giant insects as it can maximize range without being blocked.
Gleipnir — This super weapon silently discharges a ball of energy. It stays in the air for a while, discharging homing missiles. Only Wing Divers can use this weapon as it requires the Psyonic Link.
The Fencer Weapons Pack
Ifrit — This weapon is a convergence scorching cannon. Each rocket is equipped with multiple incendiary bombs that will ignite upon contact, causing massive damage.
Blood Storm — The Blood Storm cannon’s powerful missiles will separate mid air and rain down on the enemy’s head. Inflict damage on an area with this dangerous weapon.
So let us know what you think of the game if you already picked up a copy or met with us at one of the recent events we showed EDF 2025 at. And when you are getting rid of those pesky bugs, give out a yell of EDF! EDF! EDF! just for me.
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