IRVINE, California - May 12, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that R-Type Command for PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, a bold new turn-based strategy entry in the long-celebrated series of side-scrolling shooters, is in stores now across North America.  Purchase R-Type Command at select retailers* and receive a free R-9 figurine while supplies last. Constructed from durable, high-quality plastic and boasting incredible levels of detail, this collector's item can be assembled in a variety of different configurations as seen in R-Type Command. Don't miss your chance to own the definitive ship from the legendary R-Type series. 

For more on R-Type Command, please visit the official website:
http://www.atlus.com/r-type

PSP system owners can download and play the official R-Type Command demo from the PLAYSTATION Store:
http://store.playstation.com/store/product.vm?id=UP0005-NPUH90008_00-RTYPECOMMANDDEMO

*Including Amazon.com (online), GameCrazy (in stores), GameStop (in stores and online), and EB Games Canada (in stores)

About R-Type Command
In a desperate war against the mysterious alien race known as the Bydo, humanity sends wave after wave of fighters into Bydo space-none of which are ever heard from again. Mankind's main hope now resides with a lone commander, sent to lead a small armada on a perilous mission into the heart of the Bydo Empire. Low on fuel and forced to scavenge resources and equipment from his surroundings, the commander must use all his cunning and wits if he hopes to succeed, let alone make it home alive.

Key Features
- Control the Bydo forces - For the first time in the series, take command of the Bydo forces as they launch their assault on Earth!
- Intense strategy gameplay - With nearly 100 different units at your disposal, it's up to you to choose the best fleet for battle.  Upgrade your existing units or purchase new ones!
- Head-to-head local multiplayer - With the PSP system wireless communication feature, play against a friend in Wireless Ad Hoc mode for a one-on-one strategy battle!

R-Type Command has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) with Animated Blood and Mild Fantasy Violence by the ESRB.

About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal.  The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Odin Sphere, Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit http://www.atlus.com.

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