Cranberry Publishing today announced the launch of Saints Row: The Third – The Official Magazine, an interactive publication which offers up new information regarding 2011′s craziest open-world release.

The 14-page interactive magazine reveals all of the game’s key characters including new allies and enemies and reveals what side activities await players in the new city of Steelport. In addition there’s also a lengthy hands-on preview and a detailed history of the franchise.

Last but not least there’s also an exclusive competition which offers an array of Saints Row-related goodies including a real-life dildo bat.

“Everyone in the office is very excited about Saints Row: The Third and it was an honour to speak with the project’s key talent to put this very special magazine together” said Andy Griffiths, Editor of Saints Row: The Third – The Official Magazine

Saints Row: The Third – The Official Magazine is available to download now for free from www.gamerzines.com/downloads/magazines/Saints-Row-3_1.pdf . An iPhone/iPad version of the magazine will also be available to download soon from the App Store.