Square Enix and Japanese developer Feelplus have announced a new third-person shooter for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 today. Titled MindJack, the game allows players to take over others’ minds by hacking.

The game’s set in the year 2031, where a rogue team of agents try to reveal a truth to the world. The government is falling and new corrupt powers have risen.

MindJack promises a “unique online experience”. Players can collect XP and build up their characters.

The game’s out October this year on PS3 and 360. Check out the first screenshots at the gallery.

HACK INTO THE WORLD OF MINDJACK, AN ALL-NEW ACTION SHOOTER FROM SQUARE ENIX
Company Announces a Unique, Co-op Multiplayer Experience for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Available this October

LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2010) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, unveiled today an all-new action (online) shooter titled MINDJACK™. Being developed by acclaimed Japanese developer feelplus inc., MINDJACK will be available this October for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

With this unique action shooter set in 2031, Square Enix continues to expand its portfolio of video games across a wide variety of genres. Drawing upon the graphics and storytelling mastery of both Square Enix and feelplus, MINDJACK offers a distinctive experience that throws players into a revolutionary playing field where an engaging solo campaign transitions seamlessly to thrilling, cooperative multiplayer gameplay.

MINDJACK is part of Square Enix’s expansive lineup of games for the 2010 E3 Expo, taking place in Los Angeles from June 15-17. Visit booth 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center to experience the company’s latest offerings.

Story
A new era. Sophisticated and complex technologies are now contributing to the advancements of mankind. However, the world’s governments are crumbling, new corrupt powers arise and conspiracies proliferate. The truth behind the proscribed technology could destroy the very core of humanity. Join a rogue team of agents as they fight for survival and entangle themselves deeper into the mystery.

MINDJACK offers a unique online experience. Enter a revolutionary playing field upon which an engaging solo campaign transitions seamlessly to thrilling cooperative play. Expand your mind’s reach by “hacking” into enemies, vehicles or civilians and enjoy the freedom to control almost any character. Each bystander becomes an active combatant in this new urban warfare.

Your “state of mind” is your only limitation!

Features
· Assume the role of a Mind Hacker hacking into and controlling the minds of enemies to turn the tide of battle.
· Aquire XP to expand your hacker’s Arts abilities. Increase a character’s strength or improve your hit-rate – players can strategize according to their combat style.
· Hack or be hacked! Players can slowly alter their gaming universe – or have it altered by other online players – one hack at a time.
· Utilize futuristic weapons and real fighting techniques, like Krav Maga, in your virtual playground.

MINDJACK is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. MINDJACK will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $59.99 for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360. The official website can be found at http://www.mindjackgame.com.

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