In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and audacity to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use against him - Alpha Protocol.

Set in the modern day, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control not only of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre.

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

GameStop Exclusive Assault Pack

Reserve Alpha Protocol and receive the exclusive “Assault Pack” un-lockable weapons pack containing 2 exclusive specially modified weapons and extras:

• UC Regulator (High Damage Shotgun: 7 damage, 5's in other stats)
• Shotgun Custom Upgrade Kit (+1's all over)
• Rittergroupen Grizzly (High Accuracy Rifle: 7 accuracy, 5's in other stats)
• Rifle Custom Upgrade Kit (+1's all over)

Pack Extras

• 30 Rounds Phosphorous Ammo
• 100 Subsonic Rounds
• 20 Explosive Grenades
• 10 Epinephrine Spikes

In addition, you will gain exclusive access to highly modified weaponry that can be purchased later in-game to enhance play and give you the upper hand:

• Hamilton Howitzer (Huge Volley Shotgun , +4 to the projectile count)
  • Price: $450,000
  
  
• Samael Retribution (Rapid-Fire Rifle, Decreased firing delay)
  • Price: $450,000

GameCrazy Exclusive Stealth Pack

Reserve Alpha Protocol and receive the exclusive “Stealth Pack” un-lockable weapons pack containing 2 exclusive specially modified weapons and extras:

• Hamilton Marksman (High Accuracy Pistol: 7 accuracy, 5's in other stats)
• Pistol Custom Upgrade Kit (+1's all over)
• Samael Typhoon (High Recoil Control SMG: 7 recoil control, 5's in other stats)
• SMG Custom Upgrade Kit (+1's all over)

Pack Extras

• 30 Tranquilizer Rounds
• 100 Hollow Point Rounds
• 20 Remote Mines
• 10 Radio Mimics

In addition, you will gain exclusive access to highly modified weaponry that can be purchased later in-game to enhance play and give you the upper hand:

• Rittergroupen Rapier (Permanently Silenced Pistol, silenced without need for silencer)
  • Price: $450,000
  
  
• UC Purgatory (Giant Ammo Capacity SMGs , Ammunition 10)
  • Price: $450,000

Key Features:

• Redefined RPG – Classless system gives players the ability to mold Thorton into the secret agent they want him to become with lethal close combat techniques, marksman skills, proficiency with gadgets and much more.
• The International Spy – Players will travel around the world 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 every word. Caution and wit are needed as the stakes are high and the tensions mount in conversations that will have players on the edges of their seat.

Alpha Protocol is slated for an October 6, 2009 release for the Xbox 360, the PS3 and PC.

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