As expected, CCP let loose quite a bit of new info regarding their upcoming sci-fi first person shooter, Dust 514, during Sony's E3 2011 press conference.

First off, the game's been confirmed as a PS3 exclusive. Secondly, it's going to be the first console game to link players in real time with a multiplayer universe on the PC in the form of CCP's sci-fi MMO, EVE Online.

EVE's starship pilots can forge alliances with Dust 514 mercenaries to engage in fierce surface firefights to conquer territories on the planets of New Eden, which are common to both games. The actions of ground troops and orbiting attack fleets are tightly interwoven, with the real time actions of players in one game directly affecting the other.

In a departure from the traditional subscription or one-time purchase model, Dust will be supported by revenues from the in-game sale of virtual goods, allowing players to purchase advanced weaponry, battle gear and vehicles using both earned virtual currency and real money from their PlayStation wallet.

Dust 514 is set for release in Summer 2012. The full game download will be available through the PlayStation Network and will feature full support for the Move controller and the Move Sharp Shooter accessory. CCP and Sony plan to further extend the game experience from the PS3 to PlayStation Home and PS Vita.

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