Bandai has announced that Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, a futuristic third-person action game, has been released into retailers nationwide. In the Tohoku Autonomous Region, where cyber-crime runs rapid and the ongoing struggle persists between humanity and technology, players take the roles of 'Major' Motoko Kusanagi, Section 9 officer Batou or Think Tank Tachikoma, using advanced weaponry and martial arts to their advantage in the fight to restore peace to the area.

"With its breathtaking graphics, compelling storyline, and incredible arsenal of futuristic weaponry, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex will immerse players in a high-tech world punctuated by heart-pounding action," vows John Soller, Marketing Manager of Bandai America. "The game's satisfying gameplay and amazing visuals are sure to delight Ghost in the Shell fans while offering newcomers the perfect introduction to the cybernetic universe of 'Major' Kusanagi."

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is available now for a full retail price of $49.99. The game is rated "M" for "Mature."