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When playing as an international spy hot on the trail of a stockpile of missiles in Alpha Protocol, there will be no shortage of factions and organizations to deal with. Some will be hostile, while others will be slightly more cooperative. It's up to the player to deal with them and perhaps set them against one another to further your own goals. Players will have a chance to put shotgun diplomacy to work when the game releases on June 1st.

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Becoming a top spy will require a list of contacts, advanced weaponry and gadgets, and smarts but Alpha Protocol will take espionage to a different level with a variety of different skills to master. Players will have a chance to master stealth and specialize in different weapons, leading to some pretty spectacular moves - like ricocheting a bullet to take out multiple targets. Players will have a chance to put these skills to work when the game releases on June 1st.

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In past Alpha Protocol trailers, we got to know a host of major characters that will be critical to the success of the mission. Now this trailer introduced Michael Thorton, the main character himself. Players will take the role of Thorton to become the ultimate spy, using force is necessary to get what he needs. Alpha Protocol is scheduled to release on May 28th in Europe and June 1st in North America.

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It's taken a bit longer than first anticipated but today publisher Sega sent over word that the long-in-development super-spy themed RPG Alpha Protocol has finally "gone gold." Yep, that means the game's main development is complete and will be sent for duplication. The game's release is still scheduled for June 1 in the US. Europeans get the game a few days earlier on May 28.

Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the game has suffered through more than one release date delay before today. The last time we checked the game out personally was at E3 in June 2009 and we were impressed with the amount of choices and customization that was available at the time. We hope the extra development will be worth it.

[Via email press release]

The PC version of the upcoming super-spy RPG Alpha Protocol will be using a DRM set-up like most PC titles. However, in a extensive FAQ post on publisher Sega's message board it's clear that the DRM won't be the draconian style of "always on" internet set up that is currently in place for many Ubisoft PC titles. Basically the game does require a PC to activate the game and start playing but after that a net connection is not needed.

Sega is letting gamers have activations for 5 PCs on one license key and you can deactivate the key on your machine if you wish. There's even a way to activate a license to run the game on a PC without net access that's explained in the FAQ. Perhaps most importantly, Sega states that they will eliminate the DRM set up for Alpha Protocol via a patch about 18-24 months after the game is released.

It's hard to believe but we are just over a month away from the scheduled release of Alpha Protocol. The long-in-development super-spy RPG from developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher Sega is currently scheduled for release for June 1. Now retailer Best Buy has announced plans for an exclusive pre-order special for the game.

If you put your money down early at any Best Buy store for the game you will get a code to download the Stealth Weapons Pack. The pack contains two new weapons (the Hamilton Marksman High-Accuracy Pistol and the Samael Typhoon High Recoil Control SMG) along with some extra ammo and mines. More weapons are certainly welcome when you are a super-spy.

When dealing with intelligence assets in Alpha Protocol, players will have to figure out how much force to apply to get what they want. The gameplay video above showcases the Dialogue Stance System, which gives players a limited time to respond to different situations and producing different results. Continue after the jump for character trailers that include Conrad Marburg, an ex-spy with his own private army and Mina Tang, an ally with plenty of secrets of her own. Alpha Protocol is scheduled to release on June 1st.

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You can never know who to trust in the espionage business. So, when collecting information in Alpha Protocol, players should be careful who they make friends with. Even civilians may be more than they seem, and with a Bond name like Scarlet Lake, she's probably up to something. Continue after the jump to watch another character video featuring Konstantin Brayko, a sadistic mobster that few would miss if he were ever gunned down. If only he weren't the only one with critical information...

Alpha Protocol is scheduled to release on June 1st.

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In order to be an effective spy in Alpha Protocol, players will have to manage a strong network of contacts, but be aware that each person might have an ulterior motive that promotes their own self interest. Henry Leland, a wealthy arms dealer, is definitely a person to keep an eye on. Alpha Protocol is expected to release on June 1st.

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In Alpha Protocol, players will have to take on the role of an international spy. In the intelligence business, it's important to maintain a multitude to contacts to keep up with what's going on in the world. The video above features Gregori, an arms dealer who probably knows a lot more than he's letting on. Continue after the jump to watch a video for Sie, a mercenary that tends to get a little... excited after some heavy gun action. Of course Alpha Protocol is all about choices, and players will have to figure out for themselves how they'll deal with these characters when the game releases on June 1st.


Download HD Alpha Protocol 'Gregori' Trailer (75 MB)
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