Syndicate (2012, Windows)

Syndicate
Developer: Starbreeze Studios Publisher: Electronic Arts Platform: Windows Released in US: February 21, 2012 Released in EU: February 24, 2012 This game has a hidden developer message.

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The 2012 Syndicate is an FPS spin-off of Bullfrog's 1993 top-down shooter, putting you in the shoes of an absurdly-named EuroCorp agent with a Persuadatron inside his head. Family-friendly entertainment ensues.

Developer NFO

Present in the game's install directory is Syndicate-SBZ.nfo, which contains a little tribute to those bragging readme files once included with cracked games.

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                                  Syndicate™
                          © 2012 ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC.

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   DISC Count.......: 01
   Protection.......: Yes
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    Support the software companies. If you play this game BUY it!

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                               Release Information
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    Game Notes:
    ~~~~~~~~~~~
    Set in 2069, Syndicate takes players into a dark, Machiavellian world run 
    without government oversight with many syndicates vying for total dominance 
    of their local market place. With no one to question their intentions or 
    actions, three mega corporations - Eurocorp, Cayman Global, and Aspari - are 
    at the forefront of this brutal war for control of the pivotal American market. 
    
    In the world of Syndicate, everything is digitally connected, including the 
    people. Players aren't limited to the weapons in their hands. Through DART 6 
    bio-chip technology implanted in their head, players can slow down time and 
    breach the digital world around them to take down their foes using a variety 
    of upgradable hacking mechanics. Syndicate's blend of fast-paced, futuristic, 
    action shooter settings and story combined with innovative chip breach 
    gameplay instantly immerses players in a unique digital world.


    Install Notes:
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    1) Insert disc
    2) Play ;)


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                        Starbreeze Application Information
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    Are you bored with watching from the sidelines? Ready to make the switch?
    Do you have considerable talents in any of the following areas?

    - Art, modeling, texturing, sound design

    - Programming

    - Game design

    If you meet one or more of those criteria, and want to be a part of the fun,
    email us at jobs@starbreeze.com today!

    For other ways to contact us, see below.

    Over a hundred people spent several years of their lives making this game.
    If you like what you play, please consider purchasing it if you haven't


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                         How to Contact Starbreeze
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                        E-Mail: jobs@starbreeze.com
                        Forum:  http://www.starbreezeforum.se/
                        Web:    http://www.starbreeze.com/

                        SBZ:    No sleep until gold

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