November 22^nd, 2004 (3:28pm) - Majesco has announced that they will be bringing the Advent series to the PSP with Advent Shadow.

Developed by Full Fat, Advent Shadow is an entirely new game designed exclusively for the PSP system that is being written and directed by the creators of the Advent Trilogy which will also include the Xbox and PC title Advent Rising.

"The technical capabilities of the PSP system allow us to deliver to a handheld device, the cinematic experience that embodies the Advent Trilogy," said Ken Gold, vice president of Marketing for Majesco. "We believe Advent Shadow being one of the first offerings for the PSP system gives us an advantage to succeed and grow with the platform."

Advent Shadow will follow the story of Marin Steel, a mercenary pilot in the midst of extracting herself from a hostile negotiation when she is interrupted by a planetary invasion led by monstrous aliens bent on human genocide. During her effort, she encounters Gideon Wyeth, the protagonist of Advent Rising, as they find themselves swept up in a massive struggle against forces bent on the destruction of humanity.

"Advent Shadow allows us to further develop the character of ’Marin’ through a completely new experience set in the same universe, but completely separate from the Advent Trilogy," said Donald Mustard, creator of the Advent Trilogy. "We’ve utilized the same themes and elements to expand upon some of the sub-plots of the trilogy and added compelling new game play to create a truly unique handheld experience."

The Advent Trilogy is an intergalactic saga created with award-winning science fiction author Orson Scott Card. The games will thrust players into a continuously evolving series of sequences and events, where they are forced to make decisions that will affect not only the outcome of the first game, but the entire trilogy.

Both Advent Rising and Advent Shadow are scheduled for release in 2005.