E3 – Almost 40 New Game Fact Sheets And Still Going
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With over 40 Fact Sheets already and E3 2007 is only 2 days old. I have placed the Game Fact Sheets here in one post. I call it “The E3 2007 Game Fact Sheets Roundup” I have gathered together all the Fact sheets I could find and posted them in one place to make looking for the info about your favorite game go much more smooth. Use the navigation links in the posts to make it faster to find what your looking for.
Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare | TimeShif | The Legend Of Spyro: The Eternal Night | Swat: Target Liberty | F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate | Crash Of The Titans | Mercenaries 2: World In Flamest | Battlestar Galactica | Mysims | Nascar 2008: Chase For The Cup | NBA Live 08 | Need For Speed Prostreet | Skate | The Orange Box | Zack & Wiki: Quest For Barbaros’ Treasure | Super Street Fighter II Turbo Hd Remix | Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles | Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials And Tribulations | Monster Hunter Freedom 2 | Mega Man Zx Advent | Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law | Army Of Two | Crysis | Hellgate: London | Devil May Cry 4 | Halo 3 | Halo Wars | Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals | Blue Dragon | Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass | Spider-man: Friend Or Foe | Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation | Beautiful Katamari | Namco Museum DS | Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology | Culdcept | Time Crisis 4 | Soulcalibur Legends | Space Siege
Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistence, addictive and customizable gameplay.
KEY FEATURES:
• Authentic Advanced Weaponry – Featuring an available arsenal of more than 70 new and authentic weapons and gear from assault rifles with laser sites, claymore mines, .50 caliber sniper rifles, and M-249 SAW machine guns. With accessories like night-vision goggles and ghillie suits, for maximum concealment, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has players locked and loaded to accomplish the mission.
• Coordinated Assault and Support– Delivering the most visceral action thriller ever, the title covers modern battle from the soldier to the satellite, where the need for air support is critical to success. The adrenaline rush deployment enlists gamers to fast-rope from tactical helicopters, ride in an armada of attack choppers, utilize jets to remove enemy strongholds and even engage hostiles from thousands of feet above the ground inside a state of the art aerial gunship.
• Cinematic Quality Graphics and Sound – Featuring stunning next-generation graphics, players will be drawn into the cinematic intensity of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Amazing special effects, including realistic depth of field, rim-lighting, character self-shadowing, texture streaming as well as physics-enabled effects will enlist players into the most photo-realistic
gaming experience. Combine the lifelike graphics and the realistic battle chatter with the Call of Duty award-winning sound design and players will face battle as they have never before.
• Unparalleled Depth to Multiplayer – Multiplayer builds from the success of Call of Duty 2 delivering a persistent online experience for greater community interaction. Featuring create-a-class options allowing players to customize gear that is best suited for play, to experience points enabling unlockables and perks, all the way to matchmaking and leaderboards for the latest in tracking, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’s multiplayer is set to deliver easily accessible and addictive online play for all.
Title: TimeShift
Genre: FPS
Developer: Saber Interactive
Release Date: October 2007
Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 and PC
ESRB: RP (Mature Expected)
Website – www.timeshiftgame.com
TimeShift Game Description:
Timeshift takes the first-person shooter to an entirely different dimension marked by erratic time and unrelenting action, offering players the ability to slow, stop, and reverse the flow of time.
The player, Krone and Lin are members of a secret government agency that is developing a time travel technology. Krone betrays the other two, stealing the experimental time suit to jump into an alternate timestream and killing Lin in the process. The player puts on a second time suit that is more advanced but also more experimental and risky. He jumps into the alternate time-stream and goes after Krone.
Upon jumping, the player finds himself in the midst of a violent conflict in a city where Krone is supreme dictator. The player can plainly see that the insurgents aren’t faring too well against Krone’s forces. He allies himself with the rebels and fights alongside them through this unfamiliar world on his mission to find Krone, and ultimately return home.
Game Features:
- Master the control of time: Use time as a Weapon: Slow, stop, and reverse the flow of time to destroy your enemies and their surroundings.
- Time Slow – Outnumbered and outgunned, you can slow time to even the odds. Time slows for everyone and everything for a limited time. Time Slow does not affect your movements or actions – you will continue to move while everything else moves in slow motion.
- Time Stop – Your enemies won’t know what hit them when you stop time and take their weapons. Time Stop allows you to completely stop time for a few brief moments, during which all molecular motion in the world stops – except for what you control. If you kill an opponent during Time Stop, his death will only be apparent when time resumes.
- Time Reverse – If at first you don’t succeed, reverse time, re-strategize, and strike again. While reverse is in effect, you cannot use any weapon or device, take items or interact with opponents in any way without breaking the space-time continuum and canceling the effect.
- Fully textured environments featuring incredible rain effects creating the backdrop to an intense dark and gritty world of chaos
- 16 person multiplayer features 14 maps to create time stopping chaos and massive destruction to an already devastated world
- Multiplayer includes 6 unique heart stopping, time crunching modes that include Stop the Machine, King of Time, 1-on-1, and the classic death match/ team death match
- Unleash an arsenal of 9 powerful weapons, each with 2 functions, and vehicles across more than 30 combat missions, spanning outdoor, urban, aerial and indoor environments
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
Publisher Sierra Entertainment
Category Action
Developer Krome (PS2, Wii), Amaze (DS, GBA)
Format Wii, PS2, DS, GBA
Availability October, 2007
Product Overview
The Legend continues in the second installment of the trilogy, in which Spyro must continue to uncover the immense power within himself and prevent the release of an untold evil. Embark on a treacherous, combat-driven quest as Spyro unleashes devastating fury attacks, upgradeable breaths and ground-to-air melee combos in a frenzied battle with hordes of menacing enemies and bone-chilling bosses. Explore immense puzzle-filled environments as you seek to unlock the ancient prophesy and unleash the True Dragon within!
Product Features
• New Attacks & Enemies:
– 4 new breath attacks (1 per element, each upgradeable 3 times)
– 4 all new elemental melee moves and aerial melee combat
– 4 new fury attacks
– New epic boss battles
• Dragon Time: Spyro can now literally bend time to his will! Engage “Dragon Time†to dodge attacks, out-maneuver enemies or solve tricky time-based environmental puzzles. “Dragon Time†introduces an entirely new dynamic to the action!
• The Legend Continues: In the second installment of the epic Legend of Spyro trilogy, the Ape King arrives at the Temple of Souls in effort to resurrect the Dark Master and usher in a new age of darkness. Spyro must unlock the secrets behind a series of strange visions that he is having and find the power to defeat this terrifying new force.
• Explore your World: The Eternal Night features an added degree of exploration and puzzle solving – challenging Spyro to use his new powers not just to blast through enemies, but also to uncover secrets and navigate through challenging environments.
Publisher Sierra Entertainment
Category 3rd Person Tactical Shooter
Developer 3G Studios, Inc.
Format PSP (PlayStationPortable) system
ESRB Rating “T†For Teen
Availability Fall 2007
Product Overview
SWAT: Target Liberty is built upon the classic and highly acclaimed SWAT franchise. Penned by script writer Scott Rosenbaum (The Shield), SWAT: Target Liberty is set in
Product Features
- TACTICAL / SQUAD-BASED GAMEPLAY – The only true PSP Tactical Squad-Based Shooter backed by an assortment of law enforcement experts.
- RANDOMIZED AI PLACEMENT & LEVEL GENERATION – Single Player includes random AI placement. Multiplayer contains random level generation, greatly increasing replayability. In addition there is a random killhouse generator for Multiplayer that creates new levels of varying sizes for a different experience every time.
- SWAT TEAM DEVELOPMENT – SWAT: Target Liberty occupies a unique space in the shooter genre with its non-lethal means of completing mission without casulaties and unnecessary kills to earn points and increase your team‘s stats and skills in a hyper-realistic style of gameplay.
Publisher Sierra Entertainment
Category First Person Shooter
Developer TimeGate Studios
Format PC
Availability Fall 2007
ESRB Rating “RP†RatingPending
Product Overview
Perseus Mandate is the second standalone storyline expansion to the award winning first person shooter franchise F.E.A.R. Fight fear with F.E.A.R. as you take point in a brand new team experiencing a new incident at Armacham with a story line that runs parallel to F.E.A.R. and Extraction Point revealing a new perspective of the event. Your job in this new adventure is to find out what Perseus is and why the Nightcrawlers have been called in to collect it before you can. Face off against new enemies, new horrors and new weapons in the stand alone expansion pack F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
Product Features
- Stand alone expansion pack means you’re ready to play
- New multiplayer including Instant Action for the first time on PC!
- Uncover the mystery that surrounds Armacham and truth behind the Perseus project
- Employ new weapons, including the Chain Lightning Gun, Grenade Launcher, and Advanced Rifle
- Face off against a horrifying new group of enemies, the Nightcrawlers
- Engage in unpredictable encounters with combat adaptable A.I.
- Frenetic multiplayer support for up to 16 players
Publisher Sierra Entertainment
Category Action
Developer Radical
Format PS2, 360, Wii, DS, GBA, PSP
Availability October 2007
ESRB Rating E10+ (console, PSP), E (GBA, DS)
Product Overview
In a nefarious plot to unleash destruction, Crash’s arch-nemeses, Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash’s island into monstrous abominations! Never one to shirk from danger, our orange furry friend finds that with his potent mix of wacky bravado and daredevil action he is able to hijack the titanic monsters and wield their immense powers against each other! Bring on the titans!
Product Features
- Jack to Attack: Don’t beat ‘em – Jack ‘em! Control, play and BATTLE as 15 different outrageous and totally unique enemies, including the likes of Scorporilla, Ratcicle, Parafox and Shellephant – multiple playable weapons! Use their special abilities, breathe fire and strike with earth-shaking attacks. Use one enemy as a weapon to blow away the others!
- Hyper-Dynamic Combat: For the first time ever in a Crash game Crash now has a powerful acrobatic fighting system: punches and flying kicks, multiple attacks and special counter moves. Power up skills to unlock new attacks and blazing combos! Sure, he still spins, but now he‘s got some serious moves to back it up!
- Adventuring through the World: With an amazingly expanded moveset, Crash can now interact with his world in totally new ways. Swing from ropes, flip off springboards – but that‘s just part of the package. Crash can even toss Aku Aku on the ground and surf, skate, grind and shred.
- Chaotic Co-op Action: That‘s right – it‘s twice the Crash! At any point in the game get your buddy to join in and play as Carbon-Crash, and work together to unleash total chaos! Crash can even jack Carbon-Crash (or vice versa) for some hysterical Crash/jacked-Crash mayhem!!!
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is an explosive open-world action game set in a massive, highly reactive, war-torn world.
When a power-hungry tyrant messes with
Mercenaries 2 features the latest and most dangerous in civilian and military tech, everything from shiny new sports cars, to the future-tech satellite-guided bunker-busting mini-nuke. Tanks, APCs, boats, luxury automobiles – you name it, you can have it delivered to you in real time. And if you run out of cash you can always ‘acquire’ the gear you need in the field.
If you see it, you can buy it, steal it, or blow the living crap out of it. Play your own way, or play with the help of a friend in the new co-op multiplayer mode.
You are not a soldier. You don’t have to play by anyone’s rules. You have your own code: you will fulfill the terms of the contract, no matter what. Not everyone in the world of Mercenaries is as honorable. Everyone will try and screw you, given the chance. They think they can get away with it, but they don’t know rule #1 for mercenaries: EVERYBODY PAYS.
• Massive Open World – Play across cities, jungles, lakes, mountains and a range of terrain in between throughout a
• Co-op Multiplayer – Whether split-screen or online you no longer have to go it alone. Invite a friend to jump in and help you fight your way to the top.
• Work for the Highest Bidder – You decide which factions to work for and when. From one-off pick-up jobs to complex multi-objective missions your choices will decide how the game progresses and which faction wins the war.
• New Toys – Over 130 vehicles from civilian cars to tanks and choppers plus all the destructive weaponry you can handle from pistols to rocket launchers.
• Next Gen Destruction – Take down any building in the world piece by piece and see them crumble with fantastic effects. Not just cool to look at, destruction can be used to take out enemy forces and change the landscape of the battlefield.
• Build Your Own Private Military Company – Recruit other mercenaries to build out your arsenal and options until you have the ultimate array of options to play with.
• Playable Water – Fly over it, swim through it, race across it in boats. No longer just something to look at, water is an active part of the game.
• Landing Zones – Don’t have time to make your way across the country? Go to one of your captured drop zones and instantly get transported to the next hot spot and right back into the action.
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Publisher Sierra Online
Developer Auran Games
Category Action
Platform Xbox 360 – Live
Availability Q3 2007
ESRB Rating “RP†– Rating Pending
Overview/Storyline
Battlestar Galactica is an action-packed top-down space combat game set in the universe of the hugely popular sci-fi television show. Sign up to defend the Galactica, or play as the ruthless Cylons as they seek to remove the human menace from existence. Take part in enormous multiplayer space battles – up to 8 players online – or play through the single-player campaign.
Game Features
- Single-Player Campaign – Pilot various ships and complete memorable missions from the TV series.
- Multiplayer Game Mode – Play online with 8 players in this relentless space-based action shooter in Firefight, Skirmish and Domination modes.
- Legendary Spaceships – Fly 4 Human and 4 Cylon ships from the Viper II to the Cylon Raider, each with unique weapon capabilities.
- Special Weapons – Coordinate attacks with a gallery of destructive weapons including the missiles, guns and more.
- Realistic Effects – Full 3D graphics to show off the detailed ships and cosmic environment.
- Defensive Maneuvers – Avoid annihilation with the barrel roll, quick turnabouts and other aerial moves.
MySims introduces a charming cast of whimsical characters while delivering the creativity, customization and classic open-ended gameplay that has enchanted Sims (if this use of the word “Sims†is in reference to the games, full title “The Sims†should be used. Perhaps rephrase sentence to “players of “The Sims†for more grammatical clar-ity) players worldwide. Players begin by creating their own toy-like Sim that reflects their personal style and attitudes. From pig-tails and baseball caps to dreadlocks and Mohawks, the options are endless and the style is unlike any The Sims(note: can be left out if previous use of “Sims†will refer to the games and include the ) game to date. By unlocking cool new clothing, hairstyles and accessories, players explore the game’s incredible depth of customiza-tion and expression… and the characters are just the beginning!
After creating your character, explore a whole new world that’s yours to transform. Move to a town that’s been a bit down on its luck lately. But all hope is not lost! With a little creativity and care from the locals, you can turn it into a thriving place again. Make all sorts of improvements to help the town get back on its feet and attract new characters like the Italian Chef, the Florist, the Kickboxing Instructor and the DJ. Discover what the residents want and need, and then use that knowledge to help them get the most enjoyment possible out of life in their newly-rejuvenated town. As you explore this living world, you’ll build relationships, unlock special items designed to enhance customization and participate in a host of fun activities.
When you set about revitalizing your town, you do so from the ground up using controls that are simple and fun to use. Design is everyone’s domain in MySims, as players are able to create unique items from scratch and personalize them to their liking. Design a hot tub or a jukebox, build homes and businesses from the roof to the front door, and much more. Your imagination is the key to building a world that is distinctively your own–who moves in and who moves out is up to you! Uncover special decorations and rare color patterns while exploring your growing town, and apply them to your custom-built furnishings and fixtures. From the furniture and objects to the buildings to the town as a whole, each of your creations is unique and bears your personal stamp of creativity and expression. In MySims, what you make… makes all the difference!
• Build and customize an entire town—Your town is your own unique creation, from the flower shop to a mad scientist’s laboratory and beyond. Collect special blocks to construct one-of-a-kind build-ings.
• Shape the community—It’s your call who lives there and who moves out! Who will you befriend? Who will you ignore?
• A whole world to explore—Socialize with the locals and uncover all sorts of useful and surprising treasures hidden throughout the town.
• Create your own Sim—It’s a cinch to personalize your Sim’s appearance from head to toe with the Wii controls. Unlock cool new clothing and acces-sories as you befriend the neighbors.
• Design your own stuff—Decorate with your very own furniture and accessories, then customize your creations with things you can grow, harvest, or dis-cover around town.
• Accessible and intuitive controls make it enjoyable to create Sims, build their homes, and interact with other Sims and their world.
• Entertaining, humorous, open-ended gameplay gives you the freedom to discover creative possibilities, inviting exploration every step of the way—with plenty of opportunities for fun, failure, and mischief!
• MySims will also be released simultaneously on Nintendo DS with an entire unique set of Nintendo DS-specific features!
Nascar 2008: Chase for the Cup
Take the wheel of a revolutionary NASCAR car and drive your way to the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship in NASCAR 08. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from the biggest NASCAR stars. Gain new experiences as you race the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, then modify your car’s handling to fit your driving style. Share your setups with the online* NASCAR community, then challenge the field in live races with up to 15 other drivers. Experience tomorrow’s racing today in NASCAR 08.
• Race the Real Car of Tomorrow: Experience the true physics and handling of the newest NASCAR race car and unleash new racing strategies to capture the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship.
• Enhanced Visuals: State-of-the-art, next-generation graphics deliver side-by-side racing, complete track layouts, vehicle damage, and wrecks like never before.
• Innovative New Vehicle Telemetry Visor (VTV): Monitor your car’s telemetry and position on the track for real-time feedback on your car’s handling.
• Advanced Car Tuning: Master all 22 NASCAR tracks by modifying your car’s handling to exact specifications with more than 40 comprehensive turning controls. You can put these setups to the test in Test and Tune mode.
• All-New Career Mode: Complete challenges in an all-new Chase mode to earn exclusive licenses and contracts to unlock unique specialty cars.
• Challenging Mini-Games: Develop your racing skills in adrenaline-pumping mini-games focused on bump drafting, spin recovery, turn apex and more.
• Expanded Online Play: Prove yourself as the top NASCAR driver by challenging up to 15 other online* racers at the same time.
• SIXAXIS Steering Control (PLAYSTATION3 only): Experience the control needed to run three-wide by mastering the all-new SIXAXIS steering precision controller.
When the game is on the line and the ball is in your hands, what will you do? Will you penetrate, drive the lane and rise above the rim for a monster dunk, or find an opening on the perimeter and sink a game-winning three? Take control of the game with a full arsenal to win the one-on-one match-up from every spot on the floor with NBA LIVE 08.
Taking a page out of NBA STREET Homecourt’s book, NBA LIVE 08 introduces Quickstrike Ballhandling. This intuitive gameplay mechanic is mapped to the right analog stick and gives you the direct responsiveness you need to perform a full repertoire of ankle-breaking ball-handling moves that let you dominate on the perimeter.
Pass the ball inside and win the battle in the post with all-new ‘own the paint’ post play for the big men down low. Use the new shot-countershot control to string together combos of fakes and shots to fool your defender into committing and create space for the game-defining bucket.
Providing an unrivaled level of authenticity to the sport, NBA LIVE 08 introduces hot spots, where real NBA shot data is used to illuminate the locations on the floor where your players are most effective. Couple this with all-new signature go-to moves that capture the essence of the NBA’s best, and you can now play the game on a console like you see it from the stands.
On the perimeter, in the paint, and with complete authenticity to the sport of basketball, dominate with your go-to move with NBA LIVE 08.
• All-New Quickstrike Ballhandling—Whether you’re pushing the ball upcourt or backing down a defender inside, quicker, more responsive ball-handling moves allow you to break down opponents and take complete control of your game with the right analog stick.
• Own the Paint—Put the ball in the hands of your big men and go head-to-head in the lane. With all-new moves and counters, including pump fakes, drop-steps, and spins, post play has never been better.
• See Who’s Hot and Who’s Not—Using actual NBA shot tracking data, know who to feed and who to defend based on a shooter’s Hot Spots, an all-new on-screen overlay showing you exactly where a player is most dangerous.
• Dominate with Your Go-To Move—Every player has a go-to move that they consistently go to when the game is on the line. Now the signature go-to moves of the NBA’s best players have been realistically re-created to help you score when it counts. That patented step back jumper? A fadeaway with the big leg kick? If it’s in the game, it’s in the game.
• A New Look and Feel—5-on-5 gameplay has never looked so good. Featuring enhanced player spacing and behavior logic in the half-court, upgraded passing and rebounding mechanics, and an all-new two player interaction engine.
• All-New Shooting Mechanics—From deep three-point shots well beyond the arc to 10-foot jumps shots in the paint, every shot attempt has been redesigned to provide more fluid, realistic results. Dunks and lay-ups are now assigned to the same button command making highlight reel plays even easier to perform.
• The NBA Goes Live—Player faces, team uniforms, and authentic arenas jump to life behind the power of next-generation game graphics. Whether you’re working on your game in the revamped practice gym or playing in front of a packed house, feel what it’s like to be an NBA superstar.
• Like Butter – Running at a smooth 60 frames per second, NBA LIVE 08 is as close as you can get to the court, without dropping dime for courtside seats.
Compete at the highest level of street racing with Need for Speed ProStreet. It’s no longer good enough to simply rule your local neighbourhood you need to dominate on a global stage. Build the ultimate battle machine, take it to multi-disciplinary showdowns and pit your skills and reputation against the world’s best street racers. This is your chance to prove that you have what it takes to be crowned the
Need for Speed ProStreet is your ultimate taste of the chaos and unbridled adrenaline of street racing. Pushing yourself and your car to the edge can lead to mistakes and this time those mistakes have consequences. Think swirling fields of debris, shredded fiberglass and heinously twisted metal. Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle.
Compete on some of the world’s most iconic racing locations –
• Real, Adrenaline-Fueled Racing — Experience the raw power of steet racing with a brand new physics engine and feel the fire of competition with an intuitively refined AI engine that smartly delivers on real driving behaviors.
• Dominate Across All Racing Disciplines – Becoming the Street King isn’t about winning one single event. You need to prove yourself in four distinct styles of racing. Unleash the power of the beast in a reinvented Drag mode. Master the art of control with Tandem drift, and experience the intensity and rivalry of elite competition with Grip Racing. Completely new to the franchise is Speed Challenge, an ultimate test of speed and control.
• Ride the Edge of Disaster — Street racing is violent and mistakes have consequences. Cars can be torn apart using truly advanced and comprehensive damage capturing technology. Witness cars colliding, metal denting, and debris billowing. To further amplify the realism, crash repercussions such as smoke, dirt spray and dust clouds can affect all racers on the track.
• Redefining Competitive Social Play –Packed with ingenious features that will amp the spirit of competition and create for the ultimate showdown between you and your friends. The rules have drastically changed making for a more intense and aggressive online* arena.
• Performance Drives Results—Your machine doesn’t have to look like much – as long as there are secrets underneath that hood. For the first time ever, see the impact of the Autosculpt technology on performance – all in real time. Sculpt your cars inside a wind tunnel and choose from hundreds of real-world, aftermarket parts to build your ultimate battle machine.
• Share your Tuning Capabilities with the World – Once you’ve designed it share it. The all new Blueprints feature allows you to upload your visual and performance customization settings online*. Once downloaded, you’ll be credited each time your design is used to dominates in a race.
• Photo Real Cars and Worlds— Boasts cars that exude power, menace and raw energy with their look and sound along with the most realistic smoke ever seen in a racing game. Authentic and relevant real world track locations and the best street drives from around the globe combine to create the most stunning racing environments ever.
skate is the closest thing to skateboarding without actually putting your feet on a board. With innovative controls that take advantage of the dual analog sticks, the power of the next gen hardware, and the ability to sculpt tricks that define your own style, skate delivers an authentic boarding mecca like no other videogame.
Individual style combined with physics-driven animations promise that no two tricks will ever be the same. And there’s plenty of room to pull off those tricks—San Vanelona challenges you to explore, find, and own the best spots. You can even capture footage to create and show off your style with friends across the world—because without footage, it’s fiction.
Get ready for all the fun, creativity and culture of skateboarding without the hours of practice, broken bones, and hospital visits.
• Flickit—The days of button mashing are over. The intuitive Flickit dual analog control lets you perform skill-based trick executions that capture the real-world feel and true attitude of skating.
• Define Your Style of Skating—Create your own style and personality with animation and physics that give you the freedom to decide how your skater looks, feels and rides. Get creative as you develop your own tricks and string them together to create lines.
• Without Footage, It’s Fiction—Capture your sickest moves in game and bring them online for the world to see. Using innovative online video editing tools and add music to create the ultimate skate vid.
• Create Your Own Story—Skaters don’t follow rules, they can choose how they want to progress through the game. Open progression allows gamers to skate how they want to skate. Become famous and generating mainstream hype or go the infamous route by outrunning security guards, owning spots and building street cred. Depending on how you roll in the game, you’ll start seeing your own coverage in Thrasher or The Skateboard Mag.
• Make San Vanelona Your Playground—Get chased by security guards, impress and/or annoy the citizens in this fully reactive city. San Vanelona is the ultimate skate mecca where you can ride with pros, discover skate shops, and own spots to make them yours.
• Roll with the Pros—skate features professional legends and upcoming pros including
• Online Gameplay*—skate features an extensive online gameplay system including multiple online multiplayer modes. Gamers can hit up popular spots in the city with friends across the country.
The Orange Box delivers five innovative action games from Valve– creators of the blockbuster Half Life franchise, in one box.
Available for the PC, PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainement system, The Orange Box includes Half Life 2: Episode Two, PortalTM and Team Fortress 2 in addition to full versions of award-winning Half Life 2 and Half Life 2: Episode One for an engrossing first-person action experience.
All new games in The Orange Box are:
Half Life 2: Episode Two – the second chapter in Valve’s award-winning trilogy, taking gamers beyond the walls of City 17 for the first time.
Portal – A groundbreaking new kind of action game that will forever change the way gamers interact with their environment, much like Half Life 2’s gravity gun rewrote the rules for how gamers manipulate in-game objects and use physics.
Team Fortress 2 – The long-awaited return of the legendary king of role-based online multiplayer games, Team Fortress 2 pushes the Source Engine to new heights with a daring new art style and deep multiplayer gameplay for nine distinct roles.
Also available is The Black Box (PC only) which will only contain the 3 new games – Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal and Team Fortress 2.
• 5 Games, One Box – The Orange Box is the ultimate collection of innovative action games for the PC or console, and an amazing introduction to the Half Life series for console gamers.
• Epic Storyline – Half Life 2: Episode Two takes gamers deeper into one of the best-known stories in gaming, following the desperate struggle of Gordon Freeman against the mysterious Combine. In this episode, gamers will leave the confines of City 17 for the first time.
• Redefining Action – Portal delivers an innovative new action gaming experience. Arming players with a portal gun allowing them to create portals from one location to another with the press of a button, Portal will forever change the way that gamers interact with their environment.
• World-Class Multiplayer* – Team Fortress 2 is the sequel to granddaddy of role-based multiplayer action games. Featuring nine distinct roles – Heavy, Spy, Scout, Demoman, Engineer, Medic, Sniper, Soldier and Pyro – Team Fortress 2 is one of this year’s most anticipated multiplayer games for any platform.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure is an innovative, full-length puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control mechanics of the Wii Remote and challenges gamers to “play different.†Players will explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages, solving puzzles and interacting with the world in search of a legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the greatest pirate the world has ever seen.
Inventive gameplay mechanics and controller movements allow players to move and open objects, transform items, unlock new pathways and navigate through perilous stages based on a variety of themes including a jungle, ice temple, volcanic caves and more, each with multiple sub-areas. Players will use the Wii Remote controller in various ways – rotate handles, turn keys to open doors, play a piccolo and much more in order to solve the progressively difficult puzzle stages and collect key items that will lead to the legendary pirate ship.
• Make full use of the unique Wii Remote controller to explore and interact with the environment
• Seven themed stages each including multiple sub-areas
• Jungle ruins, ice temple, airship, ancient castle and more
• More than 20 sub-areas to explore
• Variety of distinct bosses
• More than 35 enemies to encounter and outwit
• More than 80 objects to manipulate
• More than 500 items to search for and collect
• More than 40 hours of gameplay
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
One of the most popular games of the early ‘90s is reborn! Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, originally developed by Capcom for the arcade, makes its downloadable debut on the Xbox LIVE
• Features all eighteen of the original Super Street Fighter II Turbo characters including Ryu, Guile, M. Bison and Akuma
• One to two player head-to-head play either offline or online
• Single player vs. CPU
• Player vs. player over the same console
• Player vs. player online
• Training mode helps fighters hone their skills
• Numerous online features:
• In-game voice chatting between players
• Matchmaking flexibility through multiple options:
• Personal and friends statistics tracking
• Worldwide rankings and leaderboards
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 as well as new never-before-seen locations, such as Umbrella’s stronghold. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new Resident Evil experience that could only be delivered on the Wii.
• Using the Wii Remote as a gun, players can experience breathtaking combat against a horde of zombies and various creatures in dynamic first-person perspective.
• Single player or two-player co-op
• 480p and 16:9 Widescreen support
• Certain weapons can destroy environments and items. Shoot objects and watch them splinter, explode and disintegrate.
• Interactive paths – choose various routes and pathways through the game, allowing for multiple levels of replayability
• Multiple weapons, including pistols, submachine guns, rocket launchers, the trusty knife, grenades and many more.
• Classic locations from previous Resident Evil games in full 3D, including the mansion from the original and RE 0, and elements of
• Umbrella’s stronghold, a new location, holds many secrets to events throughout the RE series
• Returning characters from many RE games, including Billy Coen, Rebecca Chambers, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira.
Phoenix Wright is back in the third installment of the popular courtroom battle series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations. The defining battle for justice is about to begin as animated characters and cliffhanger storylines come to life in a courtroom where anything can happen. The complete story of Phoenix Wright comes together as players explore both the past and present of the idiosyncratic lawyer.
Players star as a defense attorney, who must prove a seemingly guilty client’s innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem.
• Play from the first person perspective through five intriguing new cases
• Colorful cast of characters
• Phoenix Wright – the game’s main character who is an accomplished defense lawyer with a keen sense for discerning fact from fiction
• Maya Fey – a bright young girl that aids Phoenix in his trials; she harnesses her psychic powers which are useful in a pinch
• Mia Fey – an ace attorney who taught Phoenix everything she knows about the courtroom
• Godot – the mysterious, hard-boiled prosecutor makes his appearance
• Play as two lawyers – relive Mia’s rookie days from the past and Phoenix’s current cases in the present
• Two distinct gameplay segments:
• Investigation phase – survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence that will be used in court
• Court phase – present findings from the investigation to support your case, listen to testimonies and examine witnesses
• “Psyche-Lock†system – break down tough witnesses with a series of correct questions or catch them on inconsistencies
• Touch screen interface progresses players through the game
• Microphone can be used to yell “Objection!†and “Hold it!†as you cross examine witnesses
The non-stop epic hunt-or-be-hunted adventure continues with more content and options than ever before! Monster Hunter Freedom 2 builds on Monster Hunter 2 (dos) for PlayStation2 computer entertainment system (previously released in
As mighty hunters, players can face a variety of quests alone, but the true spirit of the game comes alive with the aid of others. Multiplayer cooperative battles for up to four friends via wireless ad hoc mode foster team building and strategy for the ultimate battle of man vs. beast. Players can fully customize their characters, building up their abilities with armor and weaponry as they make their way through hundreds of quests. With the addition of infrastructure functionality, players will now be able to download even more content and quests. Let the carnage begin!
• Skill based gameplay
• Breath-taking graphics
• More than 250 challenging quests
• Ad hoc multiplayer allowing up to four players to form their own hunting parties
• New infrastructure mode support to download additional content
• One or two player “treasure hunter†co-op game
• All new Pokke Village home base and upgraded farm area
• More than eight exciting new maps with day and night cycles
• More than 70 different monsters
• More than 700 weapons
• More than 1400 armor items
• Background loading system option reduces loading times during quests
Developed as a title for Mega Man’s 20th anniversary, Mega Man ZX Advent is a fast-paced action game that follows two heroes, Grey and Ash, on two separate but intertwining adventures as they search for answers amidst a chaotic war between humans and robots. As a flagship franchise for Capcom, the Mega Man series has garnered sales in excess of 26 millions units worldwide and has generated more than 100 titles, the most of any Capcom series.
In Mega Man ZX Advent, the main characters discover the power of the mysterious “Biometal model A,†which on its own has several attacks, but also has a special Megamerge ability which allows the character to transform into one of eight “Pseudoroid†bosses that each have a unique set of abilities. Once a boss is defeated, players can emulate their powers to find hidden routes, discover rare items and aid their battles against more powerful enemies.
The title takes full advantage of the Nintendo DS features to enhance the action-packed gameplay and story line of the popular series. With a touch of the Nintendo DS screen, players can easily switch back and forth between the Biometal and Map navigation screens. Bosses can be fought in several different ways, testing players’ skills and rewarding them with nearly 24 different items depending on how they take on a boss. Further gameplay options are available as players explore and open up new areas of the map.
• Two playable characters – play as “Grey†or “Ashâ€, each with unique abilities and individual, but linked storylines
• Two additional bonus characters – Vent and Aile from Mega ManZX are available and players can transform into their “Mega Man Model ZX†form
• Dynamic “Biometal†system allows players to transform into several forms – eight bosses, five Biometal forms and human
• Transformations use up the “Live metal gauge†so they must be used effectively
• “Area expansion†– explore and open up new areas with access to additional quests
• Condition Bonus – strategically beat bosses to obtain valuable rare items
• Touch screen allows players to instantly change forms and switch between subscreens
• Co-op and head-to-head two player wireless play (two cartridges required)
• Two-player downloadable mini-game (one cartridge required)
• Five unlockable mini-games in total
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law is a fully animated interactive adventure game that merges the fun and mayhem of the popular Adult Swim TV show with Capcom’s unique style of gameplay. Players will step into the shiny wingtips of Harvey Birdman, a third-rate superhero turned third-rate defense attorney charged with exonerating parodied classic cartoon characters.
Over the course of the game, players must guide
- Sleuth your way through five uproarious all new court cases
- Experience fully animated gameplay and voice-over dialogue
- Enjoy the vocal talents of series regulars like Gary Cole, Lewis Black, Peter MacNicol, John Michael Higgins and more
- Visit and explore familiar locales from the show
- Interact with favorite series characters – let Mentok take your mind! Get shrunk by Reducto! Avoid Phil Ken Sebben’s quadruple entendres!
- Investigate and collect evidence for courtroom battles with semi-private prosecutors
- Press, confront and break witnesses for your chance to reveal lies and scintillating secrets
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Electronic Arts
Ship Date: Winter 2007
Category: Third Person Shooter
Never go into battle alone! EA’s
Fight along side your team-mate to become the deadliest two-man military outfit a government can buy. The breakthrough gameplay in ARMY OF TWO, with a live or adaptive AI partner, enables you to take advantage of two-man strategies like customizable weapons, vehicles, and tactical shooting.
From TWO man sniping to parachuting, players will experience action-packed scenarios where they will have to use their wit, strength and a deadly arsenal of shared customizable weapons to successfully defeat their enemies and complete the mission at hand.
Gamers will fight their way through war, turmoil and a conspiracy so vast it threatens the entire world. When one man is not enough, it’s going to take an army of two to save us.
Key Features
· “Two Man†Gameplay – Co-op is no longer a mode, it’s the game. Team up with a live or AI partner on two-man missions using two-man tactics to ultimately create an advantage that no enemy can withstand.
· Partner AI – ARMY OF TWO delivers intelligent partner AI (PAI) that interacts, adapts, collaborates and learns from their human partner. The PAI will also react and adjust to the gamer’s ability and how they play the game by taking the lead or following, driving strategy or taking orders. It is the dream of the human machine.
· Customizable Weapons – Customize and upgrade dozens of deadly weapons and share them with your partner off or online.
· Dynamic Environments – EA’s Montreal studio pulled out all the stops to deliver realistic character and environmental effects including fluid dynamics that showcase open-ocean water-wave simulation as well as High Dynamic Range (HDR) lighting.
· Contemporary Storyline Ripped from the Headlines – ARMY OF TWO will captivate gamers with a politically charged storyline, centering on the impact and ethical issues of Private Military Corporations.
· Online Gameplay* – ARMY OF TWO redefines TWO MAN online gameplay with players seamlessly moving from PAI to live players as they make their way through the game.
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Crytek
Ship Date: 2007
Category: First-Person Shooter
Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter from Crytek, the award-winning developers of Far Cry. A stunning technical achievement, Crysis combines incredible visuals, cunning gameplay and an epic story that challenges gamers to adapt to survive.
Global tensions have reached boiling point as the
The battle to save Earth begins as the aliens’ flash freeze the tropics into a ghostly-white frozen landscape. As gamers take up arms against the aliens, they will be outfitted with customizable weapons and a high tech Nanosuit, allowing them to adapt their tactics and abilities to a hostile, ever-changing environment and a mysterious enemy.
Powered by CryENGINE 2, Crysis delivers the ultimate DX10 gaming experience for the PC, including unparalleled graphics, special effects and artificial intelligence. The game is also scaleable to deliver a breath-taking FPS experience for older DX9 PCs.
- Adapt to Survive – An epic story thrusts players into an ever-changing environment, forcing them to adapt their tactics and approach to conquer battlefields ranging from newly frozen jungle to zero-gravity alien environments.
- Suit up! – A high-tech Nanosuit allows gamers to augment their abilities in real time on the battlefield. Players can choose to enhance their speed, strength, armor and cloaking abilities to approach situations in creative tactical ways
- Customizable Weaponry – A huge arsenal of modular weaponry gives gamers unprecedented control over their play style. Blow the opposition away with experimental weapons, discover alien technology and utilize custom ammunition from incendiary-tipped rounds to tactical munitions that can silently put foes to sleep.
- Veni Vidi Vici – Lifelike enemy AI challenges players to assess a situation and approach it strategically. It isn’t about having the fastest trigger finger – players are challenged to be proactive in the fight, not reactive.
- Zero-G Gameplay –
- Next-Generation Graphics – Built from the ground up using Crytek’s proprietary CryENGINE 2, Crysis’ visuals define “state of the art,†with full DX10 support and scalable options to deliver solid performance on older machines.
- Open, Physicalized World – Choose your own path through the open world of Crysis, destroying obstacles, driving vehicles from VTOL’s to boats and using the environment itself against your enemies.
- Bring it Online – Full-featured multiplayer for up to 32 players with real-time armor and weapons customization. For a pure adrenaline fix hit the Instant Action button, or prepare yourself for the all-new multiplayer PowerStruggle mode that combines economy and vehicle warfare, alien technology and ranking, all wrapped in a strategic objective-based experience.
Publisher: Electronic Arts , Namco Bandai Games
Developer: Flagship Studios
Ship Date: 2007
Category: Role-Playing Game
It’s 2038, and
From Flagship Studios – creators of the award-winning Diablo series and the fathers of the action role playing genre – comes Hellgate:
Combining the depth of traditional RPGs with the frenetic, visceral feel of first-person shooters, Hellgate:
A post-apocalyptic
It is no surprise that these sole survivors come from three of society’s most elite factions, each of whom are masters of a robust number of skills and weapons essential to demon-thrashing.
The Templar, a secret society preserving the rites of the original Knights Templar, mix futuristic technology with ancient artifacts to create powerful weapons and armor perfect for short-ranged and melee attacks.
The Cabalists are students of the dark arts and edges of science which often leaves them standing right on the line between good and evil. Their mystifying spells make them suited for mid-range combat.
The Hunters are mysterious, highly trained ex-military operatives who lay waste to their foes with hyper-advanced weapons that blend theoretical science and the latest in technology – and their bullets can come from almost any distance.
Hellgate:
- The RPG Authority – Flagship Studios was founded by the core creators of Diablo, one of the biggest PC gaming franchises in history– they are the first, last and only voice in the world of action RPGs.
- Beyond RPG – Experience new layers to the traditional hack-and-slash formula by experiencing the action RPG from the first-person perspective and through nontraditional character classes and play styles.
- Have it Your Way – Three unique factions with their own visual and gameplay style, offering something for every type of gamer, whether they prefer the longer-range blasts of the Hunter or want to get up close and personal with the Templar.
- Infinite Replayability – Dynamically generated levels, chance events and massive quantities of randomly created items makes for infinite replayability — no two experiences will ever be the same and every game will be it’s own unique event.
- Mad Skills – Each faction has three character classes that contain a wide variety of skills and spells that are fully customizable.
- Misery Loves Company – Don’t be a glory hog – fight online*. Gather with friends or recruit strangers in Underground stations and venture out into mean streets of
- Hell Never Looked Better – Hellgate: London features all of the latest next-generation technology to deliver a true, DX10 experience, while being fully scalable for optimal performance on older PCs.
Release Date: Winter (PS3, Xbox 360), TBA (PC)
Genre: Action
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Developer: Capcom
Price: TBA
Game Description:
From the producer of the original Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 4 comes the next installment in the hugely successful stylized action series that has so far achieved global sales of nearly seven million units.
Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm.
With the advanced graphical capabilities of the next-gen systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with explosive fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.
Features:
- From the producer of the original Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 4
- High-definition visuals moving at 60 frames per second
- Blend of familiar and new: newcomer Nero clashes with veteran Dante
- New characters and environments
- Signature blend of guns and swordplay
- Deep combo system rewards stylish dispatching of enemies
- Unique “Devil Bringer” arm opens up a range of combo options
- Distinct set of weaponry and moves for Nero and Dante
- Exceed System allows Nero to charge up his sword with a throttle effect, revving up to three levels with powerful attack options
- New active style change system for Dante allows him to switch styles and weapons on the fly, producing crazy combo possibilities
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Bungie Studios
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360 video game system; Xbox LIVE-enabled
Price: Legendary Edition $129.99 (estimated retail price (ERP)), Limited Edition $69.99 (ERP), Standard Edition $59.99 (ERP)
ESRB Rating: Rated “M†for Mature
Availability: Worldwide availability starting Sept. 25, 2007
The
The Blockbuster Saga Concludes:
After stowing away on a Forerunner spacecraft, Master Chief, a genetically altered, cybernetically enhanced Spartan supersoldier, must race back to Earth to stop the Covenant once and for all and save mankind. With his artificial intelligence companion Cortana in the grip of the Flood’s intelligent embodiment, Gravemind, Master Chief and his allies are vastly outnumbered, but the stakes are too high to do anything but face them head-on.
A Desperate Enemy, A Desperate War:
In “Halo 3,†the third installment of the legendary epic, the war has come to a climax; the Flood continues to grow in numbers and strength, the armies of Earth are scattered and decimated, and the Covenant threatens to activate the Halo, effectively destroying all life in the galaxy. Master Chief’s mission is to stop the Covenant, destroy the impending Flood threat and, ultimately, save mankind.
The Gameplay:
• Next-generation experiences. With the power of Xbox 360, “Halo 3†raises the bar on the next-generation gameplay experience with nonstop action, an incredible story, massive battles and visually stunning worlds.
• Stunning single-player action. Epic and compelling storytelling is on a scale never before seen in interactive entertainment, with new weapons, characters and challenges. Gamers can experience Master Chief’s greatest battle as he transcends greatness and becomes a legend.
• Enhanced Xbox LIVE multiplayer capability. Working in concert with Xbox LIVE on Xbox 360, “Halo 3†builds upon the unique social multiplayer experience of “Halo 2†and promises to enhance the innovative and evolving online gameplay of “Halo 2†on Xbox LIVE*.
The Technology:
• Evolution of a blockbuster. Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, “Halo 3†will expand on everything that has made the “Halo†franchise great and will add a wealth of technical advancements.
• Next-generation, high-definition visuals. Presented in stunning high-definition, the well-known “Halo†universe will appear as it’s never been seen before. State-of-the-art high dynamic range (HDR) lighting makes every scene look and feel like the real thing, from terrifying gloom to dazzling sunshine, adding more detail to every weapon, more texture to every character and more realism to every battle.
• Enhanced AI. Countless foes, each with their own distinct personality, strategy and fighting style, make for better encounters and more replay value, which will culminate in larger-scale combat than previously witnessed on the “Halo†battlefield.
• Split-screen support. Staying true to the original games, “Halo 3†will support four-player split-screen and system-link gameplay, letting gamers battle it out online, via Xbox LIVE or with a group of friends in their own living rooms*.
• In-depth statistic tracking and standings. Made famous as a key component of the renowned “Halo 2†multiplayer experience, Bungie.net will continue to offer innovations in ways that gamers track their progress as they view their rankings and stats in real time.
• Fully positional Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Duck as a rocket sizzles overhead. Take action as the footsteps of a Covenant adversary echo in the distance. Every sound in
“Halo 3†is fully positional, bringing the world of “Halo†to an even more vivid level of realism.
• Saved films. Record and save a memorable match and watch it over and over again from any angle or player viewpoint. A simple press of a button saves the entire game to a file sharing area where players can watch favorite films and recommend them to friends.
• File sharing. Create and customize a variety of content that can be shared with anyone around the world who is connected to Xbox LIVE. Edit custom game types, saved films and screenshots and upload them, or check out films, game types, screenshots and more that are recommended by Bungie Studios.
Legendary Edition:
Individually numbered and available while supplies last, the Legendary Edition includes a copy of “Halo 3†in a collectible Spartan Mjolnir Mark VI helmet case. In addition to the game, the exclusive set includes the following content:
• Storyboard collection. Exclusive selection of storyboard art from the cinematics of “Halo 3.â€
• Legendary Edition disc. Found only in the “Halo 3†Legendary Edition, this DVD will play in an Xbox 360 or any DVD player and features a wealth of rich, unique and exclusive content:
– “Halo†Cinematics Reloaded. Completely remastered, high-resolution versions of the “Halo†and “Halo 2†cinematics with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and complete with a director’s commentary track featuring Marty O’Donnell, Joseph Staten and Jason Jones.
– Bestiarum. An expanded digital guide to the creatures, cultures and worlds of “Halo 3,†with art and assets exclusive to this interactive edition.
– The Cortana Chronicles. Jen Taylor, the voice of Cortana, takes a worldwide tour to meet Halo Nation, where she meets “Halo†fanatics from near and far, obscure and famous.
– Plus all-new, exclusive Machinima episodes from “Red vs. Blue†and “This Spartan Life†and a “mockumentary†voiced by Sgt. Johnson himself, David Scully.
• On the interactive Xbox 360 bonus disc (included in the Legendary and Limited editions):
– High-definition “Halo.†Bungie’s graphics and audio engineers have created a simple-to-use, “Haloâ€-themed calibration tool to make the most of the home theater experience.
– Art attack. Exclusive “Halo 3†gamer pics and Xbox 360 Dashboard theme, a vast gallery of concept and production art (complete with musical accompaniment), and a fully playable version of a classic “Haloâ€-themed minigame.
Featurettes. A series of short films covering a range of subjects, from making a network play better with multiplayer action to the challenges of building the biggest “Halo†ever.
The Legendary Edition will be available in limited quantities for a limited time at select retailers.
Limited Edition:
Available while supplies last, the Limited Edition includes a copy of “Halo 3†in a sleek metal collector’s case. In addition to the game, the exclusive set includes the following content:
• Bestiarum. A bound hardcover collection of information and art about the species, cultures and civilizations of “Halo 3.â€
On the interactive Xbox 360 bonus disc (included in the Legendary and Limited editions):
– High-definition “Halo.†Bungie’s graphics and audio engineers have created a simple-to-use, “Haloâ€-themed calibration tool to make the most of the home theater experience.
– Art attack. Exclusive “Halo 3†gamer pics and Xbox 360 Dashboard theme, a vast gallery of concept and production art (complete with musical accompaniment), and a fully playable version of a classic “Haloâ€-themed minigame.
– Featurettes. A series of short films covering a range of subjects, from making a network play better with multiplayer action to the challenges of building the biggest “Halo†ever.
The Limited Edition will be available for a limited time at select retailers.
Halo Wars
Title: “Halo Warsâ€
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360 video game system
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Availability: TBD 2008
Price: TBD
Product Overview: “Halo Wars†is a strategy game based on the legendary “Halo†universe. Players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind. “Halo Wars†will immerse gamers in an early period of the storied “Halo†universe, allowing them to experience events leading up to the first “Halo†title for Xbox.
With the guidance of Serina, a spirited artificial intelligence (AI) persona, gamers will direct legions of UNSC soldiers, Warthogs and Scorpions against Covenant Grunts, Elites, Ghosts and Scarabs, each group having its own strengths and uses in battle. Strategic-minded players who react well under pressure will emerge victorious.
Created from the ground up for the Xbox 360 console and Controller, “Halo Wars†is being developed by the veteran real-time strategy developer Ensemble Studios, the team responsible for the best-selling and critically acclaimed “Age of Empires†franchise on the PC. “Halo Wars†can be played online via Xbox LIVE and through the single-player campaign. Published by Microsoft Game Studios, “Halo Wars†is an exclusive title for the Xbox 360 video game system.
Features:
Features include the following:
• New take on a legendary world. Set in the iconic “Halo†universe, “Halo Wars†predates the original first-person shooter “Halo.†Fans of the “Halo†franchise will have the opportunity to experience the early battles between the UNSC and Covenant, the far-reaching conflict that has been diligently followed by the masses in the blockbuster “Halo†series.
Players join the crew onboard the Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC military use and guided by the AI persona Serina. The “Halo Wars†story line follows the Spirit of Fire’s discovery of an ancient artifact during a journey to the planet Harvest, the first planet to be attacked by the Covenant.
• Strategic command of armies in large-scale combat. “Halo Wars†put gamers in command of the battlefield, playing as either of two unique civilizations: UNSC and Covenant. They can counter and crush their opponent by tactically fielding the superior army. Players can also choose among Leaders that possess elite skills which can turn the tides of battle. Using various combinations of Leaders and units, players can create countless strategies tailored to their preferred playing styles and personalized strategies.
• Groundbreaking strategy game for the Xbox 360. Since inception, “Halo Wars†was explicitly designed to cater to console gamers and bring to the Xbox 360 a genre that has typically been played on the PC. Gamers can easily command and manage powerful armies, effortlessly control troops and incredible machines, engage in epic battles and expand their empire using an intuitive user interface for the Xbox 360. “Halo Wars†represents the true next-generation experience, combining a masterful control scheme using the Xbox 360 Controller with the award-winning strategic gameplay only Ensemble Studios can provide.
Title: “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animalsâ€
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Blue Fang Games LLC
Format: CD-ROM for the Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems
ESRB Rating: E10+
Availability: October 2007
Product Overview: “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals,â€* the biggest expansion pack to date for the hugely popular, award-winning “Zoo Tycoon 2,†lets gamers bring animals that once roamed the Earth back to life. With new challenges and more than 30 new animals, players can create environments the creatures once lived in and learn about times that date back to the Ice Age.
Features:
• Impressive never-before-seen animals. “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals†features more than 30 new animals, ranging from the adorable dodo bird to the dangerous saber-toothed cat, and more than 10 new dinosaurs, such as the T. rex and stegosaurus, for the ultimate zoo experience.
• New gameplay. With exciting new ways to play, “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals†challenges players to recover escaped dinosaurs, with the new first-person tranquilizer mode. Players can also search for hidden fossils around the zoo, build animal fossils and create new extinct animals in the Extinct Research Lab.
• A whole new look. Aspiring paleontologists can now customize their zoos with new maps and extinct-themed buildings such as the Extinct Research Lab,
• New characters. Paleontologists are available to help gamers look for fossils, while entertainers dress in costumes, perform shows and keep guests happy.
• Interactive educational entertainment. Children and parents can broaden their knowledge of the animal kingdom to improve their zookeeping skills. The exclusive Zoopedia, with excerpts from Encarta, as first introduced in “Zoo Tycoon 2,†provides interesting facts, allowing gamers to uncover each animal’s specific dietary and habitat needs.
• Easy to learn and play. “Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals†seamlessly integrates with “Zoo Tycoon 2†so gamers can play immediately. An interactive tutorial teaches players how to build and manage the ultimate zoo.
Title: “Blue Dragonâ€
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Mistwalker and Artoon Co. Ltd.
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360 video game system
ESRB Rating: “T†for Teen
Availability: Aug. 28, 2007 (North America)
Aug. 24, 2007 (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
May 22, 2007 (Asia)
Dec. 7, 2006 (Japan)
Pricing: 6,800 yen (7,140 yen including tax) (Japan)
$59.99 (North America)*
Product Overview: Famed game producer Hironobu Sakaguchi of Mistwalker game studio and developer Artoon present the highly anticipated Xbox 360-exclusive “Blue Dragon.†Featuring the character design of Akira Toriyama, who designed “Dragon Ball Z,†and music by Nobuo Uematsu, the composer for “Final Fantasy,†“Blue Dragon†is an epic role-playing game (RPG) centered on a young boy named Shu and several of his friends. These unlikely heroes possess miraculous strength and magical power to control phantom shadows that mirror the actions of their masters.
Shu and company must use their shadows as weapons as they battle the evil forces and an antiquated human race of people who command a magical power thought to have perished long ago. Shu and friends must wield their skills to save their world from impending doom.
Encountering various people on a planet with numerous ancient ruins, the characters and their shadows travel through a world full of mysteries and illusions, where the slightest touch can cause reactions of unparalleled magnitude.
Features
- Innovative RPG gameplay features. As their quest progresses, warriors can create original attack methods by using several types of Shadow Change, including Sword, Assassin and Power Magic. Players can also choose to focus their hero on certain areas of expertise; as they fight, shadows will level up and gain new abilities associated with the job being done. Once gained, abilities remain available to use when needed.
- Massive scope and engrossing environments. Shu and his companions battle their way through an immense world filled with vividly illustrated remnants of ancient civilizations long forgotten. Their journey takes them through alluring ancient ruins scattered with machines of war that have long since fallen into disrepair.
- Stunning graphics. Taking full advantage of the power of Xbox 360, “Blue Dragon†will engage gamers in a world and characters that are brought to life with vibrant colors and detail — from Shu’s wild hair to his martial arts-style garb — conveying the beautiful simplicity and sense of adventure found in this truly next-generation RPG.
- Dazzling character design and effects. Toriyama’s unique influence is evident in the design of the game’s anime-style characters, whose actions are enhanced with next-generation blur effects. In addition, the game’s algorithmic animation system adds heightened realism to character and creature movements.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Format: Nintendo DS
Launch Date: Oct. 19, 2007
Game Type: Action Adventure
Players: Single-player main game, two-player battles on local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Developer: Nintendo
KEY INFORMATION
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker closed with Link and Tetra setting sail for waters unknown … but their story was just beginning, and it continues on the Nintendo DS. When a mysterious fog waylays their band of pirates and leaves Link alone on an unfamiliar island, a new adventure begins.
• All game control is via the touch screen, and the stylus makes controlling Link more natural than ever. Touch the screen to guide Link through the world, or sweep the stylus around him to swing his sword. Players can even make notes on the map, chart routes for their boat or draw paths for their boomerang.
• With Tetra missing, Link must enlist the aid of several fairies as he explores dangerous wilds, uncharted seas and baffling dungeons. As he does, he meets an array of fascinating characters, hunts for powerful weapons and collects sand for a mysterious artifact called the Phantom Hourglass. Over time, it will enable him to progress deeper and deeper into the ultimate dungeon.
• Players compete with a friend over local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection as they guide Link through special battle stages to capture Force Gems or command the forces that oppose him.
Game storyline: Link, Tetra and Tetra’s band of pirates have set sail in search of new lands at the end of the Wind Waker adventure. Several months later, they come across a patch of ocean covered in a dense fog, in which they discover a mysterious ghost ship. Tetra falls into danger when she sets out to explore the ship alone, and Link falls into the ocean when he attempts to rescue her. When he washes up unconscious, he is awakened by the sound of a fairy’s voice. With the aid of this fairy and other allies, he sets off to explore waters unknown.
How to progress through the game: Players can play the entire game with only the Nintendo DS touch screen. Walk up to characters and tap them to start a conversation. Slash the stylus across the touch screen to swing Link’s sword. If players touch an enemy with the stylus, Link attacks. Players can even navigate their ship or set a route for their boomerang simply by drawing a path on the touch screen. The stylus controls offer a more intuitive means of playing the game and open up new possibilities for puzzle solving.
The game action takes place on the touch screen, with a map on the top screen. However, players can inspect the map on the touch screen and make notes using the stylus. The notes on these maps are saved for review on the top screen during game play. Players will use the map to chart courses for their ship too by using the stylus to draw a path through the islands. Then, as the ship automatically follows the paths drawn, they can control the ship’s cannons to target oncoming enemies, go fishing or search for salvageable treasure. Players also can customize the ship and upgrade it during the course of the game.
Players can use the touch screen to control the boomerang, sending it flying around corners and into unreachable areas. During the course of the game, players frequent an ultimate dungeon where they are limited by time – as they get more sand for the Phantom Hourglass, they can delve deeper and deeper.
Characters: Link, Tetra and a host of new characters.
Special features: A two-player battle mode (playable over local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection) pits one player, as Link, against another player who controls the enemies pursuing him. Link must collect enough Force Gems before the enemies close in, depositing them in his base. With tons of defensive and offensive strategies (including stealing an opponent’s Force Gems) and many maps of varying sizes, the replay ability is endless.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Developer: Next Level Games (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2)
Artificial Mind & Movement (NDS, PSP)
Beenox (PC)
Release Date: Fall 2007
SRP: TBD (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS, PC)
ESRB Rating: “RP†(Rating Pending)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Inspired by the Spider-Man film trilogy and the classic Spider-Man comics, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe challenges players to defeat and then join forces with notorious movie nemeses including Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman, and embark on an epic quest to overcome a worldwide evil threat. Throughout the game’s original story and thrilling battles, fans control Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks and master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes. For the first time ever in a Spider-Man game, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features a unique co-op mode in which a friend can join the game at any time and take control of Spider-Man’s sidekick as they battle through the game side-by-side and replay favorite levels.
KEY FEATURES:
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe allows players to choose a sidekick from Spider-Man’s allies – Pick from a long list of Spider-Man’s powerful allies, like Blade and Iron Fist, and swap between the web-slinger and the chosen sidekicks at any time during gameplay. Each sidekick, good or evil, features their own unique attributes and powers that will assist Spider-Man throughout the game’s challenges.
Fight against movie Super Villains and then alongside them in Spider-Man: Friend or Foe – Using an innovative combat system, face off against and defeat some of the Spider-Man movies’ most notorious Super Villains such as Doc Ock, Sandman and Green Goblin, and then convert them to join Spidey’s list of potential sidekicks.
In Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, gamers team up in two-player co-op – A unique co-op mode lets friends join the game at any time and take control of Spider-Man’s sidekick. Playing in two-player co-op mode allows gamers to discover new ways to overcome obstacles and enemies. As players progress through the game, battle arenas are unlocked where raw one-on-one brawling with any Super Hero or Villain can take place at any time.
Come back for more, again and again, with Spider-Man: Friend or Foe – Replay the game or experience Versus mode with a different sidekick and eventually play as Black-Suited Spider-Man (Spidey’s darker, more aggressive persona) featuring unique powers and abilities. Throughout the different worlds, a host of secret areas containing special tokens can be discovered in the first play through, which players can go back and explore at any time. Gamers can also uncover a variety of hidden items scattered throughout the game which unlock collectables, powers and mini-games.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Developer: NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Release Date: Q4, 2007
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Flight Action
ESRB Rating: RP (T expected)
ACE COMBAT®6&©2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
With over 9.5 million copies sold worldwide, the ultimate flight action series soars onto Xbox 360! This fall, the entire Flight Action genre will be single handedly redefined as Ace Combat 6, the latest in the No.1 flight action series arrives on the next generation console system to continue its absolute domination.
Players can get in the cockpits of their favorite authentically detailed combat aircrafts and command the allied assault force of aerial, naval, and ground combat units. In addition, players will engage in fierce combat at an unprecedented scale and intensity as up to six massive conflicts unfold at once at multiple locations in war zones rendered in photo-realistic detail. For the first time in the Ace Combat franchise, players can prove their supremacy on a global scale in the intense multi-player online mode via Xbox Live!! Break the sound barrier and soar 360 degrees through the sky as battles and drama unfold around you on an unprecedented epic scale!
Features:
Live the war zones in photo-realistic detail: Witness the high definition graphics rendering the world around you into super realistic war zones, made possible only by the superior power of the next generation console system.
Command the allied assault force of aerial, naval, and ground combat units: The superior processing power of the next-gen console system gives players the ability to lead not only aerial combat units but also naval and ground combat units. Issue commands with split-second precision and witness the massive combined assault destroying numerous enemy forces at once!
Engage in fierce combat at an unprecedented scale and intensity: Massive conflicts unfold on a “living battlefield†integrated by the “Dynamic Operation System†where up to six independent aerial, ground, and naval battles can break out at once at multiple locations as allies and enemies clash in real-time.
Prove your supremacy on a global scale in the intense multi-player online mode via Xbox Live: For the first time in the Ace Combat franchise, several modes of online play with various rules become available, including death match style missions; an all out battle for control of the sky; team death matches; and co-op games, where players cooperate with friends to take on computer-controlled adversaries.
Pilot the authentic licensed combat aircraft of your dreams: Get in the cockpits of your favorite authentically detailed aircrafts from air forces around the globe such as the F-15 E Strike Eagle, F-22 Raptor, and Tornado for the most realistic flight combat action.
Enjoy an action packed ace pilot experience of unsurpassed quality: Seamless pacing and intuitive controls provide an immersive and stress-free gaming experience.
Experience firsthand the intense drama and emotions of the battlefield: Become entangled in an authentic war drama told from the perspectives of seven main characters. Real-time allied and enemy radio communications change according to ever-changing events in battle.
Game Summary:
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America
Developer: Namco Bandai Games Inc.
Release Date: Fall 2007
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action Puzzle
Player: 1-2 (offline), 2-4 (online)
ESRB Rating: RP (E expected)
URL: http://katamari.namco.com
Game Description:
The King of All Cosmos and the Prince have returned in amazing Next Generation brilliance! The game that took the video game world by storm is set to continue rolling with new stages, cousins, and visual style.
Play as the Prince or one of the cousins, new and old, to roll up objects in all-new stages and missions as you explore this brand new creative exploration. With this new era, the hit style of gameplay is able to present an experience only hinted at in previous versions. Seamless katamari growing and animated presents add to the experience that has captivated hardcore and casual gamers everywhere.
Features:
• Rolling in 720P – Katamari leaps into the next generation with an upgrade into the HD era with increased visual depth and seamless Katamari growth.
• All new soundtrack - Pick up items at your leisure to a brand new catchy soundtrack.
• New Levels - New levels and objects present the player with more craziness to conquer like keeping your cool and collecting frosty items in the Ice House!
• New characters – New cousins join the fun to bring the total to over 50 playable characters, each with their own quirky animations and style.
• Offline multiplayer – Share the experience with another player as you race to collect more objects than each other. Tired of battling it out? Make peace and work together in CO-OP mode to roll the same katamari. Make sure your communication skills are working at peak efficiency!
• Online multiplayer – For the first time ever, the Katamari franchise rolls into the online world. Compete with your friends to roll up everything or as many specific objects as possible. As your waiting for more online players, also take part in the lively mini-games that populate the lobby and spread the world of Katamari Damacy.
• Downloadable content - The world’s ever changing as your game will continue to give you joy through downloadable content ready to give you a fresh experience every time you fire up your system.
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Game Information:
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Developer: Namco Bandai Games Inc.
Release Date: Q3 2007
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Classic Arcade
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players
ESRB Rating: RP (E expected)
URL: http://www.namcobandaigames.com
Game Description:
Namco Bandai Games brings its classic roster to the Nintendo DS, giving fans a handheld dose of gaming history! Namco Museum DS allows players a chance to enjoy their favorite classics on the next generation of handhelds.
In addition to the included legendary roster, Namco Museum DS also features an updated version of fan favorite, Pac Man Vs. Never before available as a separate product, this present day remake of Pac-Man headlines this compilation, bringing classic gameplay with a twist.
Features:
• Great Namco classics: Bring your favorites along with you: Pac-Man, Galaga, Xevious, Dig Dug II, Galaxian, Mappy, and Tower of Druaga
• Pac-Man Vs.: For the first time ever, this collaboration between Toru Iwatani, creator of Pac-Man, and Shigeru Miyamoto, legendary Nintendo creator, is released as a separate product for fans to enjoy!
• Wireless play: Challenge up to 3 of your friends in Pac-Man Vs. as one of you race to chomp up all the pellets. With only one DS card, your friends will be able to play as ghost to stop you on your mission to clear the board.
• Unique viewing style: With a new rendering system, view your classics with the dual screens to your advantage!
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Game Information:
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Developer: Namco Tales Studio LTD.
Release Date: July 17, 2007
Platform: PlayStationâ„¢ Portable System
Genre: RPG
Players: Single Player
ESRB Rating: T
URL: www.namcobandaigames.com
Description:
The beloved Tales series is coming to the PlayStationâ„¢ Portable system. With its fast-paced, real-time battles, beautiful 3D graphics and extensive character customization, it is the ultimate handheld RPG. Engulf yourself in a world full of quests and heroic adventures anytime, anywhere!
The beautiful and prosperous ancient land of Terresia is being destroyed by the Devourer, a demonic creature from another planet. The World Tree, which created and protected this magical land, is wasting away from the Devourer’s continuous attacks. The World Tree uses what’s left of its strength to call on the world’s last
hope in a dark battle of survival – you.
o Character customization – Customize your ideal character by changing your clothing, voice and more.
o An array of items – With over 1000 items the selection of equipment and weapons is endless!
o Pick your class – Choose from various character classes, such as Warrior, Thief, Priest, Mage and other higher level classes.
o Endless gameplay – With up to 300 quests, Tales of the World promises endless hours of non stop gameplay.
o Action packed real-time battles – The Tales series’ signature Free Run Linear Motion Battle System allow you to unleash stunning attacks and devastating combos in real time from anywhere on the battlefield
o New and old Tales characters! – Enlist help from Luke and Tear from “Tales of the Abyss†and 17 other Tales characters from previous Tales games.
o Ad hoc functionality – Wirelessly exchange weapons and armor, with your friends!
Culdcept
Game Summary:
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Developer: OmiyaSoft / JAMSWORKS
Release Date: 2008
Platform: XBOX 360
Genre: Board/Trading Card
Player: 1-4 players
ESRB Rating: RP
Game Description:
The merging of board game and trading card game brings a unique, engrossing gameplay experience to the Xbox 360 in Culdceptâ„¢ SAGA.
Join the journey of two friends who battle together to fight enemies and bring peace back to their country. Conquer the elements, takeover lands, and defeat your foes. The collection of cards in your book is your weapon. How you use them depends on your objective – your game, it’s your choice.
Features:
• Unlimited number of strategic combinations: From over 470 cards, you choose those that will become your “book.†– The strategies you can employ are endless – there is no “ultimate†card, the impact of the move depends on the combination of cards used!
• Developed for the X360: Developed for the next generation, Culdcept SAGA delivers realistic characters and environments that transform. Place monsters on to the board and see them come to life!
• Play alone, play with friends: The single player mode allows you to build your card collection, testing out a variety of strategies on how to combine them for maximum points. The multiplayer mode against 3 other players on Xbox Live gives you the opportunity to battle out your extensive card collection against theirs, complete with voice chat!
• Create your own look: As you clear various modes and purchase parts on Xbox Live Marketplace, you can adjust your character’s look. Customize your character to fit your personality!
• Japan’s creative All Star team: Card designs by Japan’s top illustrators, music scored by the composer of the “Romancing Saga†soundtracks, and an original storyline by one of the worlds’ top sci-fi writers!
Game Information:
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
Developer: NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Release Date: November 2007
Platform: PlayStation®3
Genre: Gunshooting, with interactive Guncon3
Players: 1-2 Players
ESRB Rating: RP (T expected)
URL: www.namcobandaigames.com
Description:
Join operatives Giorgio Bruno and Evan Bernard to investigate and prevent a top secret weapon from falling into the hands of international terrorists!
Now, the most advanced game in the stellar Time Crisis series arrives on the PlayStation®3, delivering totally immersive, intense gameplay. Time Crisis® 4 is reborn, and includes a full FPS game mode, stunning HD quality graphics and a newly designed Guncon® to enhance every aspect of the game. Superior to its arcade counterpart, Time Crisis 4 brings a fresh new look to launch the series into the next generation.
• Next Generation Guncon – The most advanced Guncon ever, redesigned specifically to enhance next-gen gameplay.
• New dual analog stick design- Change camera angles, switch out weapons and control your character’s movement, including crouching and jumping.
• Full compatibility with all displays- Enjoy the adrenaline pumping action in HD quality graphics whether you have an LCD, plasma or widescreen display. (Also supports Standard Definition displays)
• FPS mode – Exclusive to the console version and entirely new to the Time Crisis universe, roam freely as a new, console exclusive playable character, and experience FPS style gameplay in 5 new stages.
• Multiple modes – Time Crisis 4 delivers intense-action in numerous modes of play including:
• Full Mission – Play through a combination of original stages and brand new FPS stages.
• Arcade – Experience arcade action in your very own living room!
• Crisis Missions – The popular Crisis Missions are back and more exciting than ever, now with new tactical missions! Destroy biological weapons and complete other objectives requiring the utmost in stealth and precision.
• Mini Games – Test your sharp shooting skills and complete your objective within seconds, or go head-to-head with a friend in a variety of challenging mini games.
• Upgraded Arsenal – In addition to your standard weapons assortment, such as handguns and shotguns, upgrade to grenade launchers and mounted machine guns (FPS mode only) to increase your lethal arsenal. Also features unlockable console exclusive bonus weapons. Select your weapon and be prepared to assault enemies from every direction.
(All screenshots taken from Arcade version)
Game Summary:
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America
Developer: Namco Bandai Games Inc.
Release Date: Q4 2007
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Player: 1-2 (offline)
ESRB Rating: RP (T expected)
Game Description:
Soulcalibur, the unparalleled weapon based fighting game franchise, reinvents itself as Soulcalibur Legends, a 3rd person action adventure, exclusively for the Nintendo Wii console. Soulcalibur Legends follows the 16th century exploits of Siegfried and other Soulcalibur characters, new and old. Siegfried finds himself on a quest for ultimate power in order to save an empire from destruction, bringing him into conflict with other warriors seeking to unify the pieces of the Soul Edge sword. This fateful quest leads to his inevitable possession by the cursed blade.
The Wii Remote and Nunchuk are your weapons of choice as you perform your moves and combos using orchestrated slashes and movements. Master special attacks acquired throughout the adventure while battling through diverse environments, crushing scores of enemies and large bosses. With the help of other Soulcalibur characters, view the Soulcalibur universe in an entirely new light.
Features:
• Wii exclusive Designed specifically for the Nintendo Wii, use the Wii remote and Nunchuk to master your character’s suite of attacks in order to unify the pieces of Soul Edge
• Choose your allies wisely Switch between the various characters encountered throughout your adventures to give you more versatility in every situation
• Classic Soulcalibur roster Play and level up as your favorite Soulcalibur characters as you follow their path within history and level up through ranking system
• New enemies and bosses Sword fighting capabilities are pushed to the limit as you encounter a lineup of new enemies and large scale bosses
• Weapon progression Weapons evolve with your experience, giving you added control and more powerful attacks
• Spirit Break Unleash your character’s special Spirit Break attacks to crush your enemies with amazing effects
• Quest mode Play in 12 different environments as the beautiful landscapes serve as your battlefield in 40 quests
• Multiplayer modes Test your skills with or against a friend in various game modes
• Competitive Compete for the highest body count as you defeat the fearsome enemies
• Versus Fight against your friend to determine the true Wii weapon master
Title: Space Siege
Platforms: PC DVD-ROM
ESRB: Rating Pending
Genre: Action-RPG
Players: Single-Player and 1-4 Multiplayer Co-op
Ship date: 2008
A game of tactics, combat-heavy action, and decision making, Space Siege is an all-new science fiction themed action-RPG being developed by Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, the creators of Dungeon Siege I & II and Supreme Commander.
During a massive alien attack on Earth, five colony ships attempt to evacuate as many people as possible. Only one of the five colony ships, the Armstrong, escapes intact before Earth is completely obliterated by the aliens. In Space Siege, you take on the role of Seth Walker, a combat engineer aboard the Armstrong. Your objective is to protect the human race from being annihilated by this unknown alien species. Ultimately, you must make a horrific choice: will you sacrifice your humanity to save the human race?
At your disposal will be futuristic weapons and armor, cybernetic upgrades and a robotic partner that you can customize and command. Space Siege will feature both single- and multiplayer mission-based gameplay (mixed with tactical combat) that is spread across the vast confines of the Armstrong, along with character-building gameplay elements and a storyline that asks: What does it mean to be human?
Feature List:
- Tactical Combat Action – Outsmart your enemies by setting up ambushes, dodging attacks, ducking behind cover, and using any of the multiple special abilities available to you.
- Multiple Gameplay Paths – Define your game experience with the decisions you make. Will you remain truly human in the face of insurmountable odds? Or will you enhance your abilities with cybernetic technology to even the score? Customize your character with multiple skills and special abilities that fit your style of play.
- Customizable Robotic Partner – Upgrade HR-V, your robot companion, with armor, weapons and special equipment. Command HR-V to perform offensive and defensive tactical combat maneuvers or combine your efforts an unleash special attack combos.
- Chilling Sci-Fi Story – Follow a multi-chapter storyline and make key decisions that determine the best means to deal with the ferocious alien menace. Interact with dozens of characters with their own histories and personalities – no more “generic NPCs”.
- Online Multiplayer – Up to 4 players can play cooperatively in a separate multiplayer campaign designed specifically for online play. Customize enemy difficulty and toughness to best fit your skill level.
- Futuristic Combat Technology – Access high-tech weaponry and armor in addition to advanced cybernetic upgrades that will offer powerful abilities with both risks and benefits.
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