A downloadable demo for Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel will be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network on March 12th, EA has announced.

In the co-op demo, players will step into the boots of private military contractors Alpha and Bravo as they embark on a mission to rescue a kidnapped politician while diffusing an additional hostage situation. From the bottom floor of a dangerous drug lab, to the rooftops of a sky rise, Alpha and Bravo must infiltrate the Cartel’s stronghold and overcome hordes of kamikaze cartel members while working together to survive. With the lives of others on the line, the dynamic duo will need to split up as one player runs into battle face-to-face with their opposition, while the other takes to the sky in a helicopter to man a mini gun and provide cover.

The Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel Overkill Edition is still available to pre-order at participating retailers. Gamers who reserve their copy of the game will receive exclusive masks, outfits, a highly destructive co-op contract mission and deadly weapons, including the TAH-9. Those who pre-order their copy from GameStop will receive the Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel Hit-Maker’s Kit, which will give gamers the chance to play as characters portrayed by music megastars Big Boi and B.o.B, along with an additional contract mission and custom designed gear.

Launching on March 26th, Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel will be available on the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.

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EA has announced today that hip-hop megastars Big Boi and B.o.B. are bringing their talents to the co-op action game, Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel.

The two stars are not only teaming up in the studio for the collaboration of the game’s official theme song “Double or Nothing” set for release in early 2013, but are also joining forces in the game. The duo will play the roles of T.W.O. operatives Charles “Chuy” Rendall (Big Boi) and Anthony “Baker” Barnes (B.o.B.), helping players blast their way through Mexico’s most dangerous cartel.

EA also announced that fans who pre-order Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel from Amazon in the UK and select retailers in the US will receive an exclusive Hit-Makers Kit. This kit will give players access to a one-of-a-kind contract mission that will allow them to play as Big Boi and B.o.B.’s character, as well as custom masks and weapon skins designed by the artists themselves.

“I love action games, and getting a chance to star in one is definitely something I’m excited about,” said singer-songwriter and avid gamer B.o.B. “Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel has everything I’m looking for in a great game – intensity and huge explosions and destruction.” .

“Partnering with B.o.B. on the Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel theme song and inside the game has been a blast and I can’t wait to load it up, hear the song and see myself in the game,” said Big Boi.

Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel will be available on March 28th, 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

EA has announced that Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America on March 26th, 2013 and March 29th in Europe.

Those who pre-order the game will receive the Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel Overkill Edition, which includes additional guns, outfits and three bonus Contracts. The Overkill Edition includes:

Early Access to Three "Overkillers" Contracts: Unleash massive destruction with three Contract variations designed for maximum rampage! Players must kill enemies and cause environment destruction to earn enough points to continuously stay in Overkill while making their way to the extraction point.

Tactical Co-op Gear: Lay down sustained cover fire with the TAH-9 side arm while decked out in the polymer textured outfit and mask or wield the Double D automatic shotgun while battling in the intimidating Overkill mask and outfit.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead: Bust out the Day of the Dead themed assault rifle and take on Mexico's most ruthless drug lords in Day of the Dead themed outfit and masks designed by popular tattoo artists.

Take a first look at the gameplay in Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel in this developer walkthrough.

The originator of tactical co-op is back with Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel. Experience this explosive action-blockbuster campaign in two-player local split-screen or online co-op.

EA has announced that Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel, the third installment of the franchise which is celebrated for its intense two player co-operative gameplay, will be available in March 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.

Developed by Visceral Games, the creators of Dead Space, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel re-sets the series that pioneered the co-op experience with a more intense, mature and grittier tone. Players will find themselves on the deadly streets of Mexico as Alpha and Bravo, two operatives working for Tactical Worldwide Operations (T.W.O.), are dropped in the middle of a drug war conflict for an assignment full of corruption and deceit. With the ability to unleash the power of ultimate destruction, players will need to work together as their objectives unravel, allegiances begin to blur and they face off against a ruthless opposition.

“We wanted to refresh the Army of TWO franchise for a new generation of action gamers, and at the same time, stay true to the core concept that really made the first two games fan favorites,” said Julian Beak, Executive Producer, Visceral Games. “With meaningful, seamless co-op gameplay at its core and explosive new tag-team features, gamers will have to work together tactically and strategically as they push through a city dominated by one of Mexico’s deadliest drug cartels.”

Steve Papoutsis, General Manager of Visceral Games, added, “Our goal with Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel is to apply our key design principles – immersive, challenging gameplay, intense narrative and focus on quality – to help improve a franchise we feel has always had a lot of potential.”

Featuring both online and split-screen co-op, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel gives players the chance to distinguish themselves from their friends by providing a deeper and more advanced upgrade and customization system. From the mask that protects them in battle to the very weapons that keep them alive, players can customize their own Alpha and Bravo to create the deadliest mercenary team as they see fit.