1st free-to-play, online console Gundam game launches on Japanese PS3s on June 28

Namco Bandai Games began streaming a two-minute Mobile Suit promotional video on Friday for the upcoming release of Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation , the first free-to-play online Gundam game for consoles. The game will launch in Japan on June 28.

Four to six players can join either the Earth Federation or Zeon Forces to play against each other on the PlayStation 3 via the Sony Entertainment Network. Players can not only pilot the giant Mobile Suits of the Gundam world, but can also attack enemies in vehicles or even on foot.

Namco Bandai Games already ran a 10,000-person closed beta test from March 29 to March 31. The company released the first two promotional videos for the game in March and May.