MELBOURNE, Vic., 4th April, 2011 \u2013 Before Red Faction\u00ae: ArmageddonTM explodes onto the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on 2nd June, those anxious to revisit Mars can pre-order a number of exclusive incentive items from participating retailers to immediately enhance their Armageddon experience, THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and its internal studio, Volition, Inc.\u00ae announced today.<\/p>\n
EB Games Exclusive Collector\u2019s Edition<\/p>\n
At EB Games, those who pre-order Red Faction\u00ae: ArmageddonTM will receive an exclusive Collector\u2019s Edition:<\/p>\n
Red Faction: BattlegroundsTM<\/p>\n
A free downloadable copy of Red Faction\u00ae: BattlegroundsTM arcade game on either Xbox LIVE\u00ae Arcade for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, or PlayStation\u00aeNetwork for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, a $15 value.<\/p>\n
Recon Pack<\/p>\n
Players will also receive the Recon Pack that includes the clandestine Recon uniform, constructed specifically for Red Faction snipers and spies. Unleash two new weapons on your foes, including the Arc Welder, which immobilizes and electrocutes clusters of enemies, and the XNG-5000, which launches devastating Nanite-filled projectiles that seek out targets and dissolve them.<\/p>\n
Commando Pack<\/p>\n
This pack includes the armored Commando uniform and adds two new weapons to their arsenal. Players will spray an unforgiving stream of destruction with the Plasma Thrower, or<\/p>\n
slice and dice the infestation with dual Laser Pistols.<\/p>\n
A3 Poster<\/p>\n
Lastly, players will receive a large A3-size Red Faction: Armageddon poster \u2013 perfect for the lone survivalist looking to display their allegiance to the colony of Mars.<\/p>\n
JB Hi-Fi and Game pre-order offers<\/p>\n
At JB Hi-Fi and Game, players who pre-order Red Faction: Armageddon will receive the limited edition Red Faction\u00ae 24-page illustrated comic book that follows Darius Mason as he chases down a gang of murderous bandits in a tale that takes place just before the events of Red Faction: Armageddon.<\/p>\n
Red Faction: Armageddon is scheduled to be available on 2nd June in Australia and New Zealand for a suggested retail price of AU$109.95 on Xbox 360\u00ae and PlayStation\u00ae3, and AU$99.95 on PC. To preorder now, please visit www.redfaction.com\/au\/buy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MELBOURNE, Vic., 4th April, 2011 \u2013 Before Red Faction\u00ae: ArmageddonTM explodes onto the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on 2nd June, those anxious to revisit Mars can pre-order a number of exclusive incentive items from participating retailers to immediately enhance their Armageddon experience, THQ<\/p>\n