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Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2007 @ 5:26 a.m. PST

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess (PS2/X360/PC)

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess adds new jobs, new characters and new adventures to the ever-evolving world of Vana'diel.

Wings of the Goddess is available in five different SKUs:

Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2008

  • Stand-alone product including all expansions, only for PS2 ($39.99) and Xbox 360 ($49.99)

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess

  • Expansion pack only, for PS2, PC, and Xbox 360, $29.99 each

Experience the next chapter in the immersive and ever expanding world of Vana'diel in Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess, a content-rich expansion pack that brings exciting new features to the world of Final Fantasy XI. Delve into new quests, meet new players, view new sights and experience the fourth chapter in the award-winning MMORPG that has a community of more than 500,000 active subscribers and more than 1.7 million characters from around the world.

Whether they are in North America, Europe or Japan, Final Fantasy XI is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game capable of simultaneous multiplayer across three different platforms, allowing players to take up arms together on the PS2, PC or Xbox 360.

Features :

  • Unravel the secrets of this highly anticipated new chapter and discover its ties to the exciting world of Vana'diel
  • Experience the world through the eyes of two new job classes, the dancer and the scholar, both exclusive to the Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess expansion pack
  • Master new techniques like the dancer's Steps or use new black and white magic with the wise scholar, further enhancing magical capabilities
  • Learn more about the main stage, Vana'diel, and see San d'Oria, Bastok and Windurst like never before with epic battles and new inhabitants, good and bad
  • Engage in combat, alone or in a party, with powerful new monsters and foes -- claim the spoils and rewards that come from defeating ferocious enemies such as gnats, gnoles, ladybugs, pixies, sandworms and more
  • Team up with friends from around the world and across the PS2, PC and Xbox 360 to experience the world's only triple cross-platform, triple-region MMORPG with a community of more than 500,000 active subscribers and 1.7 million player characters

Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess is rated T (Teen).

College Hoops 2K8 (PS2)

College Hoops 2K8 continues the tradition of delivering the most realistic college basketball experience with the deepest feature enhancements in the history of the franchise, countless new animations and stunning next generation visuals.

“College Hoops 2K8 is the most authentic and exciting college basketball game to date,” said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio. “This year we introduced our most extensive and innovative feature set yet with additions that will both thrill the hardcore gamer and entice the casual gamer.”

College Hoops 2K8’s new feature set includes:

  • 2KU: The Complete College Experience – All-new arenas and mascots have been built from top to bottom to create a unique and true-to-life environment for all the big schools. Add in home-crowd chants, school bands, fight songs, cheerleaders and over 70 alternate team uniforms, and you’ve got the most authentic college basketball experience ever created.
  • 6th Man Advantage – Give your home team the advantage on the floor with the energy from the crowd.
  • All-American Training Challenge – Improve your skills in passing, shooting and defense by going head-to-head with former college stars including Mike Conley, Glen Davis, Greg Oden, J.J. Redick, Al Thornton, Alando Tucker and Julian Wright.
  • Maximum Passing – One press of a button puts a full slate of pass options at your fingertips. With Total Control Passing, simply hold down the trigger to transform the face buttons into a complete passing menu. Now you can throw a lob, chest, bounce, or lead pass on the fly, anytime and every time you have the ball.
  • PlayVision – Execute each play to perfection with PlayVision. Pick a play to run on offense, and then watch the play shown step-by-step on the floor, so you know exactly where to go and what to do next.
  • Play Designer – Got a new play up your sleeve for your favorite team? Now you can design your own plays, exactly as you want to run them, and add them to your team’s playbook. With the all-new Play Designer you’re no longer limited to just what the coaching staff has laid out.
  • Improved Legacy mode – Deeper Legacy Mode with new Amateur Basketball Leagues, Create-a-Recruit and much more.
  • 2K Share - You can now save and swap your customized game settings with friends online using 2K Share. Create your own team rosters, school chants, customized plays and game sliders, then share them with friends and other players!
  • Original Soundtrack – Over 200 authentic college fight songs, plus music from some of today’s hottest bands and DJ’s.

College Hoops 2K8, rated E for Everyone, is available now for the Xbox 360, and PS3 for $59.99 while the PS2 version retails for $19.99.

Cabela’s Monster Bass (PS2)

In the first ever Cabela’s fishing game, players take an exciting journey through six of the hottest bass spots and compete in 14 tournament events in pursuit of the biggest, most coveted species of trophy bass.

“Cabela’s is one of the most recognized names in the fishing world, and we are excited to deliver the first Cabela’s fishing game to the masses,” said David Oxford, Activision, Inc. “Bass fishing continues to grow in popularity, and we’re confident players will get a huge adrenaline rush as they travel to the top fishing spots in North America to put their angling skills to the test by hooking into a prized monster bass.”

Cabela’s Monster Bass will put players’ angling skills to the test as it focuses on the most exciting part of fishing – adrenaline pumping, fish fighting action! Utilizing authentic Cabela’s fishing gear with hundreds of tackle and lure combinations, players will set their sights on nine species of bass, including largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and striped, as well as 14 other trophy fish such as trout, salmon, catfish, and walleye. Cabela’s Monster Bass combines the use of real world strategies with actual fishing lake environments to allow fans of all types to land that prize and become the ultimate bass fisherman.

Cabela’s Monster Bass, rated “E” for Everyone, is available now on the PS2 for $29.99.

John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland (NDS)

From soil to sustenance, John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland challenges players to create and maintain a fully functioning farm.

Through an intuitive Touch Screen interface, players use the Nintendo DS stylus to work the land, raise livestock, pick crops, milk cows, and more to earn cash and improve the farm by purchasing land, livestock, and authentic John Deere equipment. However, there is no such thing as a successful “lazy farmer’ and players who neglect their farm and will reap what they sow as they watch their farm and crops turn to dust.

Features :

  • Design & Detail: use the touch screen and stylus to layout the locations of fields and buildings. Use the top screen to monitor the farm via the mini-map and check on the status of crops and livestock with the Query Tool. .
  • Hands-On Farming: clear land, plant and harvest crops, and drive authentic John Deere equipment. Paint buildings and create a unique logo for the farm which identifies players at the Commodities Market. Feed, care for, and harvest products from the animals through a variety of fun and intuitive stylus actions.
  • The Commodities Market and County Fair: raise crops and livestock for sale at the daily Commodities Market. Reinvest money earned from the sale of crops and animal products to upgrade John Deere equipment and make the farm more efficient and profitable. Or, enter your products and livestock in “Best of” contests at the County Fair for prizes and fame.

John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland is available now for $29.99.

Harpoon: Commander’s Edition (PC)

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said, “Naval warfare simulation fans will really enjoy Harpoon whether they’ve been playing Larry Bond’s famous tabletop system, the previous computer games or if they’re new to the series. The Advanced Gaming Systems team has worked wonders with Harpoon – Commander’s Edition in improving an already realistic and exciting game.”

Don Gilman of Advanced Gaming Systems added, “Harpoon: Commander’s Edition comes with plenty to offer Harpoon veterans and newcomers alike. This latest addition to Larry Bond’s Harpoon series boasts an improved AI engine, more scenarios, and revamped modeling! All in all, we’re quite proud of Harpoon – Commander’s Edition and think any naval warfare fan would have a blast battling it out with our game.”

Larry Bond’s Harpoon – Commander’s Edition is the latest addition to the longstanding naval warfare simulation series that has brought awards and accolades from naval strategy fans and military personnel alike. Like its predecessors, Harpoon – Commander’s Edition allows players to assume the role of a fleet commander, making the same type of decisions he has to make, using the same type and quality of information he might expect to get in wartime. This is naval warfare strategy and simulation at its very best – addicting and wholly realistic!

As players take to the seas and command a huge variety of ships in an equally as varied choice of theaters and historical conflicts, naval officers and naval strategy fans alike will revel the depth and richness of Larry Bond's Harpoon – Commander’s Edition. Experience realistic gameplay with all new features, art, and more! Choosing from an accurate and editable database of platforms, weapons, and sensors, players can fight one of 269 provided scenarios covering the height of the Cold War to Pirates in Malaysia, or use the provided editors to create their own.

Matrix Games is also offering a special deal to naval warfare fans wanting the best of both worlds: Harpoon 3: Advanced Naval Warfare’s unparalleled realism and accuracy and Harpoon – Commander’s Edition easier learning curve and added visual appeal.

Gamers who purchase in the same order the digital download of both Advanced Naval Warfare and Commander’s Edition now pay only $69.98 for both instead of the normal combined price of $89.98 when purchasing each title separately. A discount of $20.00! As for the boxed copy of the game, gamers purchasing both titles in the same order will pay $89.98 for hard copies of both games (digital download also included), instead of the normal combined price of $109.98 when purchasing each title separately. Also a discount of $20! These special launch deals may be available for a limited time, so take advantage while they last!

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