What other way is there to play Gods & Heroes than with your own authentic replica of a Roman Centurion helmet? Heatwave Interactive has announced that Amazon.com will exclusively distribute their new Gods & Heroes helmets later this month. The headpiece is made of heavy gauge high carbon steel and retails for $219.99.

Helmets go on sale July 21st, 2010 and are limited to just 200. So if you have a desire to do some gaming while sporting authentic Roman headwear, be sure to get yours before they're all gone.

Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising Exclusive Helmet Announced for Amazon.com

Pre-Order Now to Become an Ancient Roman Centurion with a Fully Wearable, Heavy Gauge Steel Roman Helmet

AUSTIN, Texas – June 27, 2011 – Heatwave Interactive, Inc., the global publisher and developer of Roman mythology MMOG (massively multiplayer online game), Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising, has named Amazon the exclusive retailer for its limited edition Gods & Heroes helmet.

An authentic replica of a Roman Centurion headpiece made of heavy gauge high carbon steel, the Gods & Heroes helmet features a pronounced red plume complete with brass accents and fittings. The 27 inch circumference and six pound weight ensure that the fully wearable helmet provides a genuine experience for any would-be warrior. The helmet will be available for purchase on July 21, 2011 for $219.00, however, consumers are encouraged to pre-order now, as supply is limited to just 200 pieces!

Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising is a full-scale action-adventure MMOG that plunges its audience into the rich history of Romanmythology. Players must regain their honor and rebuild their Ancestral Estate while defending Rome from an evil cult.  To defeat the enemies of Rome, these heroes must recruit and command more than 130 unique minions against an ancient enemy, the Telchine gods, who have unleashed a horde of cultists to topple the realm and take vengeance against the Olympian gods.

For more information on the game, please visit http://www.godsandheroes.com, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/godsheroesromerising or follow the game on Twitter @GodsAndHeroes.

About Heatwave Interactive:

Heatwave Interactive is a leading global publisher and developer of brand integrated, multi-platform entertainment. Founded in 2007, the Company specializes in high profile, high impact mass market games for PC, mobile, and social platforms. Heatwave has partnered with top celebrities and entertainment brands to provide audiences with engaging games and applications including iSamJackson; CMT Presents Platinum Life: Country, Platinum Life: Web Edition; and Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising. Co-founded by award-winning, game industry veteran Anthony Castoro, Heatwave Interactive is backed by Syncom Venture Partners. For more information, please visit Heatwave's corporate website: www.heatwave.com.