Sony Computer launches 'Hanuman-Boy Warrior' game on PS2

MUMBAI: London-based Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), on Wednesday announced the launch of 'Hanuman-Boy Warrior', a game with mythological content on PlayStation2.

"We have launched the first Indian game on PS2 with localised content completely developed by an Indian game development house," Sony Computer Entertainment, PlayStation -Country Manager, Atindriya Bose, told reporters here.

"Hanuman is our very own classic hero and is ever popular across India and with Indians abroad. The launch of the game has marked a very significant milestone in the Indian game development industry," Bose said.

The game was conceived and made at Aurona's Hyderabad studio in about 9-months period, Aurona Technologies CEO, Santosh Pillai, said.

Aurona Technologies, a subsidiary of the Pyramid Samira Group, is a leading developer of video games and entertainment services. The games division of the company develops consoles, PCs, handheld mobiles and online games for clients.

Developed exclusively for PlayStation2, the `Hanuman-Boy Warrior' game will be available in the Indian market at a retail price of Rs 499.