The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The long-awaited Oblivion represents the quintessential role-playing experience for the next-generation of gaming, inviting gamers into the sprawling environments of Tamriel, the most vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and lush, unprecedented graphics, gamers can choose to unravel Oblivion's epic narrative or simply explore the vast landscape in search of their own unique challenges.
Oblivion's story begins with the mysterious assassination of Emperor Uriel Septim VII, leaving the kingdom's throne dangerously vacant. With the Empire ready to crumble, the gates of Oblivion are thrust open, scattering demons and other hellish creatures across the countryside. To turn the tide, gamers must journey to find the Emperor's lost heir and defeat the plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel.
"Oblivion is an engrossing and unique role-playing experience with incredibly deep gameplay," said Christoph Hartmann, Managing Director of 2K Games. "Gamers will be amazed when they see the revolutionary features that have made Oblivion one of the most anticipated titles of 2006."
Oblivion promises to be the defining RPG for the next generation, combining landmark visuals, a sprawling, sandbox universe with more than 200 hours of gameplay, intense first-person combat and realistic characters driven by the groundbreaking Radiant AI.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is available for both the PC and Xbox 360 in regular and collector's editions. The collector's edition includes a 112-page Pocket Guide to the Empire, detailing every aspect of the world of Tamriel, as well as an extensive "Making of Oblivion" documentary and an authentic replication of the Septim Gold Coin, the official currency of Tamriel. PC gamers will also be able to bend the world of Tamriel to their will with the extensive Elder Scrolls Construction Set(TM).
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for Xbox 360 and PC, co-published by 2K Games and Bethesda Softworks, has been rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.
Warship Gunner 2 (PS2)
In the sequel to the naval action hit, video gamers will engage in deadly sub-to-sub stealth warfare, pilot classic seafighters and design their own fleet of destroyers, submarines, and battlecruisers. With KOEI's strategic twist on naval action, Warship Gunner 2 lets players invest in new technologies to develop a full spectrum of artillery systems, aircraft, ship hulls, propulsion and electronics. Warship Gunner 2 features over 250 new ship upgrades including 100 new aircraft for more than 1000 components in all.
Combat in Warship Gunner 2 takes place across 100 missions and 60 stages teeming with lethal seafighters, swarms of enemy aircraft, and unworldly super-weapons! Using the game's control panel and advanced heads-up display, players must track their targets through darkness, varying sea states and the most adverse weather conditions known to man.
Developed by KOEI, Warship Gunner 2 is a 1-player game, and is rated "T" (Teen- Mild Language, Violence) by the ESRB.
Worms: Open Warfare (NDS/PSP)
Featuring a return to the classic Worms gameplay, Worms: Open Warfare has been updated, improved and features explosive new multiplayer wireless modes designed specifically for handheld platforms.
"Team 17 has delivered a game that returns to the much-loved 2D Worms gameplay while retaining all of the same humor and the outrageous arsenal of weapons the franchise is best known for," said Mickey Torode, senior global brand manager, THQ. "Continuing the franchise that has seen global sales success for the past decade, Worms: Open Warfare for the PSP system and Nintendo DS offers all-new single and multiplayer features providing handheld gamers with the ultimate in pick-up-and-play gaming mayhem!"
About Worms: Open Warfare
- Up to four players can fight it out in all-new wireless multiplayer!
- Players can challenge dynamic and fiendish A.I. characters with unique personalities in single-player mode.
- Offers a huge arsenal of favourite weapons so players can worm their way to victory!
- Delivers six all-new crazy landscapes to randomly generate as players wish, from London and Hawaii to outer space.
Worms: Open Warfare is rated "E10+" and will be available at retail outlets throughout North America for the suggested retail price of $39.99 on the PSP system and $29.99 on Nintendo DS.