"Steambot Chronicles has such unique gameplay that it almost defies description," said Tomm Hulett, Project Lead of Steambot Chronicles for Atlus U.S.A., Inc. "It's great for our fans to have the opportunity to experience it for themselves, and to understand why we're so excited to be bringing this game to North America."

In addition to the consumer demo, a playable demo of Steambot Chronicles will be included on the coverdisc of the June 2006 issue of the Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine.

"Metal Saga is a non-linear RPG in which the user is in full control of how they play the game.” Said Yu Namba, Project Lead at Atlus USA.“You can spend time hunting down outlaws, collecting items, modding tanks, exploring the vast wilderness, or playing a wide variety of mini games, or instead devote yourself to unlocking any one of the many different endings."

FEATURES:

• A full-scale RPG that offers unprecedented freedom!
• Travel across a war-torn world with over 800 events and quests, providing 40+ hours of gameplay!
• Each battle is an arms race you don't want to lose!
• Use your personal arsenal, unleash the dogs of war, or hop in a tank!
• Take control of a wide variety of customizable vehicles!
• Customize the look of your vehicles by adding new weapons, engines and armor!
• Collect and create your own items!
• Create powerful weapons and vehicle parts from the materials you gather throughout the game!
• Test your luck and skill in 12 mini-games!
• Earn valuable money and items!

Steambot Chronicles has been rated T by the ESRB.