September 20, 2005 - The epic battle to save humankind rages on with the release of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, the sequel to the best selling X-Men title ever, X-Men Legends, inspired by Marvel’s legendary Super Hero team. The all-new action-role playing game (RPG) allows gamers to create Super Hero dream teams featuring popular X-Men and classic Brotherhood villains as they unite for the first time ever to overcome the ultimate evil -- Apocalypse -- and prevent one of the most devastating attacks ever against mankind. The action filled saga unfolds through challenging single player missions and groundbreaking new online multiplayer modes.
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube™ for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and has been rated “T” (Teen with mild language and violence) by the ESRB. The PC/CD-ROM version of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 and has been rated “T” (Teen with mild language and violence) by the ESRB. Later this fall, the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system version of X-Men Legends: Rise of Apocalypse will be available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and rated “T” (Teen with mild language and violence) by the ESRB.
“X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse is sure to please X-Men fans everywhere with an original and suspense-filled storyline that teams up the X-Men with the Brotherhood villains for the first time ever,” said Will Kassoy, vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. “The diversity gives players an unprecedented arsenal of super powers to employ as they battle an amazing array of enemies in exotic locales in single-player mode or online multiplayer modes with gamers around the world.”
“Marvel couldn’t be more pleased with this latest installment in the X-Men Legends franchise,” said Ames Kirshen, Vice President of Interactiv, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. “With a truly epic X-Men story, a ton of new playable characters, larger gameplay environments, increased customization features and most importantly the addition of online play, this truly is the deepest X-Men game ever.”
In X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, players create, customize and control teams of four mutants from 16 all-time favorite X-Men and classic Brotherhood villains from the Marvel Universe. With the X-Men and Brotherhood fighting side-by-side for the first time, players switch instantly between teammates wielding many more super powers and skills than X-Men Legends, as they overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and defeat more than 100 types of enemies including Lady Deathstrike and the notorious Four Horsemen of Apocalypse. Delivering significant gameplay enhancements over the first title, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse challenges players to explore immense, destructible environments set in classic X-Men locations like Genosha and the Infinite Factory, and exotic worldly locales like Egypt and the Savage Lands in both single player and, for the first time ever, online multiplayer action including six multiplayer skirmish modes that offer head-to-head action, fierce battles against enemies, exclusive online content and more .
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September 21, 2005 - XSEED Games, a new video game publisher, today announced that it has obtained exclusive publishing rights for WILD ARMS® 4 and SHADOW HEARTS® FROM THE NEW WORLD (both for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system) for the North American market. Both titles are scheduled for release in Q1 2006.
WILD ARMS 4 (PlayStation 2)
WILD ARMS 4 is the newest chapter in the popular role-playing game series which has shipped over 2.5 million copies worldwide. Featuring a new cast of characters, an original storyline, and a new strategic battle system, it appeals to new players of the series while fans will instantly recognize the mainstays of the WILD ARMS world of Filgaia. WILD ARMS 4 follows the journey of four teenagers as they reshape the future of Filgaia.
The Story
Jude Maverick has grown up in an isolated town called Ciel, which is completely enclosed in a large sphere floating thousands of feet above the surface of Filgaia. His sheltered world changes forever when he sees the sky "tear" and ships entering his homeland. Upon inspecting the camp site set up by the intruders, he sees something that he has never seen before; a girl. The girl's name is Yulie and she is being held captive by the intruders after being captured by a "Drifter" for hire, Arnaud G. Vasquez. After the invading army attacks Ciel and brings the whole sphere crashing down, Jude, Yulie and Arnaud join forces to find out the army's true intention behind Yulie's abduction. With the help of another Drifter, Raquel, these four idealistic teenagers travel the war-torn land of Filgaia in search of truth, their own identities and their individual paths to adulthood.
Key Features
Innovative new HEX battle system unlike anything seen before in turn-based RPGs; easily accessible while providing an amazing amount of speed, depth and strategy.
Action elements on the field map such as double-jumps, using the new "Accelerator" ability to manipulate time, and equipping items to solve puzzles eliminates the boredom of walking around waiting for random battles.
Inspiring coming-of-age storyline as Jude learns to cope with the harsh realities of the outside world with the help of his newfound friends.
Events presented in a distinctive use of polygons and shading with voice-overs.
WILD ARMS 4 is scheduled for release in Q1 2006. The title was released in Japan on March 24, 2005 by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and developed by Media. Vision Entertainment Inc. The ESRB rating and suggested retail price will be announced at a later date.
SHADOW HEARTS FROM THE NEW WORLD (PlayStation 2)
The third and latest installment in the critically acclaimed role-playing game series, SHADOW HEARTS FROM THE NEW WORLD takes place in the United States during the Great Depression. Featuring a gripping and inspirational storyline with up to 60 hours of gameplay, players can expect to run into a unique set of characters at famous, real-world locations including Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and New York. The addictive Judgment Ring System has been improved, adding even more excitement and strategy to the overall gameplay.
The Story
The story begins as Johnny Garland, a young, 16-year old detective who lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, accepts an investigation to track down a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As he closes in on the suspect, Johnny witnesses a supernatural occurrence - a huge monster appears from a green light known as the "window" and swallows up the criminal. Apparently, a series of horrific incidents similar to this have been plaguing the cities across the nation. Johnny's female counterpart is 21-year-old bounty hunter Shania, a Native American who is searching for these mysterious windows and determined to fight them using her spiritual powers. Together, they travel around the states and are joined by other characters.
Key Features
Series trademark Judgment Ring battle system makes a return with improvements - "Stock System" allowing players the option of executing a "Combo" command with a second character or "Double" command enabling a character to perform two different actions in one turn.
A completely new story and set of new characters will make the title easily accessible to newcomers of the series with its unique style and sense of humor.
A cast of well-drawn, entertaining characters with distinct personalities and reappearances by a few of the series' favorites.
Experience a higher level of realism with easy to navigate, visually-stunning backgrounds, special lighting and illumination effects.
Huge production values with dramatic events unfolding through high quality graphics, CG cut scenes, impressive sound effects and voice overs.
SHADOW HEARTS FROM THE NEW WORLD is scheduled for release in Q1 2006. The title was released in Japan on July 28, 2005 by Aruze and developed by Nautilus. The ESRB rating and suggested retail price will be announced at a later date.
WILD ARMS 4 (PlayStation 2)
WILD ARMS 4 is the newest chapter in the popular role-playing game series which has shipped over 2.5 million copies worldwide. Featuring a new cast of characters, an original storyline, and a new strategic battle system, it appeals to new players of the series while fans will instantly recognize the mainstays of the WILD ARMS world of Filgaia. WILD ARMS 4 follows the journey of four teenagers as they reshape the future of Filgaia.
The Story
Jude Maverick has grown up in an isolated town called Ciel, which is completely enclosed in a large sphere floating thousands of feet above the surface of Filgaia. His sheltered world changes forever when he sees the sky "tear" and ships entering his homeland. Upon inspecting the camp site set up by the intruders, he sees something that he has never seen before; a girl. The girl's name is Yulie and she is being held captive by the intruders after being captured by a "Drifter" for hire, Arnaud G. Vasquez. After the invading army attacks Ciel and brings the whole sphere crashing down, Jude, Yulie and Arnaud join forces to find out the army's true intention behind Yulie's abduction. With the help of another Drifter, Raquel, these four idealistic teenagers travel the war-torn land of Filgaia in search of truth, their own identities and their individual paths to adulthood.
Key Features
Innovative new HEX battle system unlike anything seen before in turn-based RPGs; easily accessible while providing an amazing amount of speed, depth and strategy.
Action elements on the field map such as double-jumps, using the new "Accelerator" ability to manipulate time, and equipping items to solve puzzles eliminates the boredom of walking around waiting for random battles.
Inspiring coming-of-age storyline as Jude learns to cope with the harsh realities of the outside world with the help of his newfound friends.
Events presented in a distinctive use of polygons and shading with voice-overs.
WILD ARMS 4 is scheduled for release in Q1 2006. The title was released in Japan on March 24, 2005 by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and developed by Media. Vision Entertainment Inc. The ESRB rating and suggested retail price will be announced at a later date.
SHADOW HEARTS FROM THE NEW WORLD (PlayStation 2)
The third and latest installment in the critically acclaimed role-playing game series, SHADOW HEARTS FROM THE NEW WORLD takes place in the United States during the Great Depression. Featuring a gripping and inspirational storyline with up to 60 hours of gameplay, players can expect to run into a unique set of characters at famous, real-world locations including Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and New York. The addictive Judgment Ring System has been improved, adding even more excitement and strategy to the overall gameplay.
The Story
The story begins as Johnny Garland, a young, 16-year old detective who lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, accepts an investigation to track down a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As he closes in on the suspect, Johnny witnesses a supernatural occurrence - a huge monster appears from a green light known as the "window" and swallows up the criminal. Apparently, a series of horrific incidents similar to this have been plaguing the cities across the nation. Johnny's female counterpart is 21-year-old bounty hunter Shania, a Native American who is searching for these mysterious windows and determined to fight them using her spiritual powers. Together, they travel around the states and are joined by other characters.
Key Features
Series trademark Judgment Ring battle system makes a return with improvements - "Stock System" allowing players the option of executing a "Combo" command with a second character or "Double" command enabling a character to perform two different actions in one turn.
A completely new story and set of new characters will make the title easily accessible to newcomers of the series with its unique style and sense of humor.
A cast of well-drawn, entertaining characters with distinct personalities and reappearances by a few of the series' favorites.
Experience a higher level of realism with easy to navigate, visually-stunning backgrounds, special lighting and illumination effects.
Huge production values with dramatic events unfolding through high quality graphics, CG cut scenes, impressive sound effects and voice overs.
SHADOW HEARTS FROM THE NEW WORLD is scheduled for release in Q1 2006. The title was released in Japan on July 28, 2005 by Aruze and developed by Nautilus. The ESRB rating and suggested retail price will be announced at a later date.
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