As part of the media launch for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves releasing this week on the 15th, SCE NZ have released the following information:

To celebrate the return of fortune hunter Nathan Drake in the much anticipated ‘UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves’ on PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment NZ is running an epic treasure hunt, worthy of Drake’s quest to find the legendary Cintamani Stone.

The hunt starts this coming Wednesday the 14th of October and just like any treasure hunt, you’ll have to have your wits about you. To get started find t he ‘Nathan Drake NZ’ page on www.facebook.com , sign up as a fan, and then keep an eye out for the first clue to appear.

From here you’ll be lead on a journey of discovery where you’ll need to collect clues, solve puzzles and ultimately complete Drake’s quiz. But make sure you pay attention because the higher your score in the final quiz, the better your chance is of winning the major prize draw for your choice of a set of newly minted Uncharted 2 gold coins or a Sony home entertainment system consisting of a Sony Bravia TV, Sony home theatre system, one of the new 120GB PS3 consoles and a stash of Sony Pictures Blu-ray movies and PlayStation 3 games.

In addition to the major prizes, PlayStation will also be rewarding the most astute treasure hunters with ongoing challenge prizes and spot prizes along the way. Prizes include  copies of ‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’, exclusive PlayStation and Uncharted 2 merchandise, Sony Ericsson W705 phones, a Sony S Series Cybershot camera featuring facial recognition, a Sony Video Walkman featuring in-built speakers, music courtesy of Sony Music , SKY City movie passes, and a range of Sony Pictures Blu-ray  movies.

The first person to correctly complete the final quiz will also win a new PS3 – so it will pay to stay on your toes and sign up for the competition on Facebook now.

Nathan Drake NZ Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nathan-Drake-NZ/143159624893?ref=ts