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The game is set in a modern world. Players will take part in the political, economical and social life of a big city. They will run businesses, engage in commerce, and suffer the consequences of confrontations with criminal groups and shadowy law enforcement figures. Powerful AI will support the constantly changing atmosphere of the streets and enable players to feel the live pulse of the Megapolis.

CrimeCraft, a massively multiplayer third-person shooter, role-playing game is a unique forerunner into a genre dominated by fantasy and sci-fi themes as it transports gamers into a lawless city filled with gangs, crime and street-style justice.

Consumers who purchase CrimeCraft at Best Buy will receive two months of free play time and a number of exclusive in-game items, including two in-game t-shirts from acclaimed real-world fashion labels and a combat backpack for their avatar. Gamers will also receive a virtual Best Buy discount card that allows them to purchase in-game items at a reduced cost.

Atticus Clothing is a leading alternative fashion brand made by musicians, for musicians. Gamers will be able to choose from real-world Atticus designs when customizing their characters, or outfitting their entire gang in CrimeCraft.

Vogster also announced that multiple Atticus t-shirt designs will be included as in-game items for CrimeCraft copies purchased through its retail and online distribution partners. For more details on this extensive pre-order promotion offer, please visit the official CrimeCraft website.

“The Atticus brand defies simple categorization, having established an alternative fashion label for emerging musicians and the fans that love their music. CrimeCraft also defies simple categorization, expertly blending shooter and massively multiplayer genres, establishing a new experience for those that love both types of games,” said Mario Kroll, Director of Marketing at Vogster.  “As big fans of the Atticus line, we feel their brand perfectly represents the attitude of CrimeCraft, and are thrilled to work together on such a collaborative and cordial effort that spans cool apparel, up and coming musical artists and gritty, action-focused gaming.”

“We are stoked to be involved in the CrimeCraft video game,” said Mark Bubb, spokesperson for Atticus Clothing. “It’s very exciting to see our apparel cross over into such an amazing medium, one we have never been involved in before. We all love the game and think our fans will be exited to wear the same shirts as their in-game characters. We feel that if you are going to be handy with a rocket launcher, you might as well look cool doing it.”

As part of an exclusive package for major retailer Best Buy, players purchasing the game in store or online will unlock an Ecko Unltd. t-shirt for their in-game avatar. Those that pre-order through Best Buy will additionally receive a pair of virtual ecko sneakers for their in-game characters. A variety of Ecko Unltd. apparel will also be available to all players in CrimeCraft, regardless of purchase location, including hoodies, jeans and additional t-shirts.

All versions of CrimeCraft will include two months of premium subscription time and a stipend of gold bars that can be used for in-game micro-transactions to outfit your character in the latest fashion. After the included two month subscription time has expired, there will be a low monthly fee of $9.99 that provides continued access to the game as well as a monthly allotment of gold bars. In addition to providing a persistent world with a secure and developer-managed gaming environment, CrimeCraft will continue to evolve and grow after launch with an aggressive addition of content including: new weapons, combat areas, skills, gameplay types and monthly contests for significant real world and virtual prizes.

Key Features :

• Crime – Perform various “tasks” and “jobs” for money and experience which can be used to help you gain a reputation, learn new trade skills and perform new abilities in battle.
• Craft - Use the loot gained from battle to create your own weapons, clothing and performance boosts.
• Unreal Technology - Explore the vast world of Sunrise City beautifully rendered by the powerful Unreal Engine 3.
• Intense TPS Action – Battle other players or AI enemies with a wide range of weapons, explosives, abilities, and enhancements at your disposal.
• Deep RPG Gameplay – Over 40 skills to specialize in as your character progresses over 50 levels of advancement.
• Personalize - Amazing depth in the variety of clothes, weapons, items, and skills available to distinguish your character and your crew from the masses playing online.
• Team Up - Form virtual gangs to build a reputation, assign rankings, pool money and goods, and buy gang hideouts.
• Underground Economy - Control the quality and cost of manufactured items that you create, modify, or repair. Then sell, trade, or auction them to other players on the open black market.

Gamers can begin pre-ordering CrimeCraft in stores on June 7 or online beginning May 31.

Vogster Interactive's CrimeCraft is scheduled for release on August 25, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $49.95