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GAMERS FEEL THE NEED… THE NEED FOR SPEED WITH THE RELEASE OF TOP GUN HARD LOCK

Game Puts Players in the Cockpit with Adrenaline Pumping Gameplay Now Available in Stores in the UK

 505 Games, a global publisher of video games, has announced that Top Gun Hard Lock for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC has shipped to UK retail outlets, and the PC version is available for download at http://www.impulsedriven.com/.

Top Gun Hard Lock lets fans fly into the danger zone as an all-new crew of elite naval aviators taking air combat to new heights.  Players engage in adrenaline-fuelled dog fights to tailgate MiGs at Mach 2 and master the game’s Hard Lock feature to perform high-G aerial combat manoeuvres in order to destroy enemy pilots.  

“More than 25 years after its debut, the 'Top Gun' brand is still going strong and we are proud to be part of that heritage with the release of Top Gun Hard Lock," said Ian Howe, president, 505 Games North America.  “Our game lets fans experience an all-new storyline as well as the same high-octane action found in the film, allowing them to immerse themselves in the 'Top Gun' universe like never before.” 

Featuring 14 playable planes, including a selection of licensed planes such as the iconic F-14 Super Tomcat, Top Gun Hard Lock also features a single-player campaign that spans 15 exhilarating missions and an all-new modern-day storyline.  Players can also compete online in an addictive multiplayer campaign that supports up to 16 players. 

Top Gun Hard Lock was developed by Headstrong Games, a division of Kuju Entertainment, under license from Paramount Digital Entertainment for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.  The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions are available for a RRP of £29.99 and the downloadable PC version is available athttp://www.impulsedriven.com/ for £19.99.  The game has been rated 12 by the BBFC. 

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