Heroes of Might & Magic V (PC)
"Today we celebrate the return of the beloved Might and Magic franchise with Heroes of Might and Magic V, enhanced and revamped but still holding true to the values of the series that its loyal fans love and demand," said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. "Ubisoft is proud to bring the series into a new realm of PC gaming with an all-new 3D universe and innovative new features such as the Dynamic Battle System."
In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault. The fate of the world is at stake and heroes from a variety of legendary factions must stand up and defend their causes. Live their fate, lead their forces to victory and unveil the secret goal of the demon lords. Players have the ability to become strategy gaming legends by raising unique hero characters, assembling armies and defeating enemies using the brand-new dynamic battle system both offline and online.
Key Features :
- Cutting-edge visual technology: For the first time, experience the world of Might & Magic in a full, breathtaking 3D animated world supported by a consistent and modern graphic style.
- A more mature & consistent fantasy universe: Includes all the features that made the series successful in a completely revamped and more mature universe with six unique factions and over 80 different creatures and 40 spells.
- Complete strategy experience and RPG gameplay: During six campaigns and more than 30 missions, explore and conquer territories, manage your cities, recruit armies and raise and upgrade your heroes through a user-friendly yet deep turn-based system.
- Complete scalable turn-based battle system for challenging and tactical combat: Discover the combat system that made the Heroes series successful or experience the brand-new dynamic battle system that transforms a chessboard into a lively battlefield.
- Competitive, addictive, and intense multiplayer mode: Play five different online modes, including the new Ghost Mode via hot seat, LAN or the Internet.
Developed by a seasoned team at Nival Interactive (Blitzkrieg, Silent Storm, Etherlords), Heroes of Might and Magic is available in both a standard and a limited edition and ships with a rating of "T" (Teen).
Jaws (PS2/Xbox/PC)
Majesco today announced it has shipped JAWS Unleashed for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and the PC. The video game is developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group.
"More than thirty years after its theatrical release, JAWS lives on inpopular culture as one of the most memorable and truly terrifying movies of all time," said Ken Gold, vice president of marketing, Majesco Entertainment. "We're proud to adapt this landmark film into a unique interactive experience that lets you play as one of Nature's most powerful and fearsome creatures, the Great White Shark."
Amity Island is growing, making corporate connections with prestigiouscompanies like Environplus to improve the Island's economy. Unfortunately the increased population around the Island and recent industrial activity has also attracted one of Earth's most fearsome creatures -- YOU, a Great White Shark.
JAWS Unleashed delivers a free-roaming experience in an underwater environment teaming with life. As JAWS, players will connect with the primal instinct to continually feed or risk starvation. JAWS can perform a variety of underwater, surface and air attacks to terrorize the island community and destroy everything in its path. In addition, gamers can enjoy the thrill of the hunt to the instantly recognizable John Williams score from the original film.
Key Features:
- Authentic themes and locations from the JAWS film universe;
- More than 10 meticulously detailed, destructible environments in both indoor and outdoor locations;
- Sneak, chase, escape and destruction missions in free-roaming environments around the island and out in the open ocean;
- The ability to unleash real-time damage on intelligent enemies, vehicles and structures;
- A variety of stunning underwater, surface and air attacks via a user-friendly combat system;
- Advanced dismemberment engine provides multiple points of disconnection;
- Multiple side challenges where players can master specific tasks that enable them to upgrade JAWS' abilities;
- Fearsome arena bosses like killer whales, giant squid, powerful boats and more;
- Shark Vision which enables players to see and lock on their victims from afar.
Developed by Appaloosa Interactive for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC, JAWS Unleashed is currently available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99 for consoles and $19.99 for PC.
Lemmings (PSP)
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and developed by Team 17, Lemmings keeps true to the game's original franchise theme, testing players' wits and reflexes as they guide a group of hapless little creatures from entrance point to exit point through various hazard-filled stages.
"Lemmings has been a successful franchise for the past 15 years and is ideal for gamers on-the-go to play anytime, anywhere with its quick-pace and challenging, yet satisfying levels," said Susan Nourai, director, online and product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "With classic gameplay and PlayStation Portable exclusive features, we expect Lemmings to appeal to a wide range of gamers, including those familiar with the franchise and those new to the game."
Lemmings for the PSP system revamps the well-revered and addictive puzzle game with never-before-seen levels, updated graphics, a new mix of music, and an extensive level editor that allows players to build unique, custom-created levels and share them online with others. With potential dangers lurking at every step, including extreme cliffs, raging rivers, blistering lava pits, mechanical spikes and other barriers, players must utilize wits and quick thinking to guide the Lemmings safely through these treacherous hurdles to reach the end of each course. The game challenges players to navigate its perilous levels by instructing the Lemmings to bash, dig, build, climb, mine, bomb, and float their way to safety.
With more than 150 brain-teasing levels, including 20 all-new maze-like puzzles exclusive for PSP, the Lemmings is enticing for gamers of all ages and skill levels. Lemmings brings all-new brilliantly detailed graphics to provide a completely updated look to the franchise. Players will also be treated to a new mix of music to complement the vibrant visuals and addictive gameplay.
Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis (X360)
Developed by Rockstar San Diego, Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is a perfectly focused, addictive experience that features 11 playable characters from around the world, over 15 international arenas and supports up to 8 player tournaments via Xbox Live.
Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis for Xbox 360 is rated "E" for Everyone, retails for $39.99 and will reach European retail shelves on May 26th, 2006 for a price of EUR 39.99, and GBP 29.99 in the UK.
Rogue Trooper (PS2/Xbox/PC)
Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.
Set on the war-torn, poisoned atmosphere of Nu Earth, Rogue Trooper is a genetic infantryman (G.I.), one of an elite squad of biologically-engineered clone troops, created to overcome the planet's hostile atmosphere, unhindered in their fight against the enemy, the Nort Republic. After witnessing the betrayal and annihilation of his squad at the Quartz Zone Massacre, Rogue has gone AWOL, determined to hunt down the traitor who sent his brothers-in-arms to their deaths.
Armed with the latest experimental weapons, Rogue's arsenal offers him one extra special advantage over his opponents; encoded bio-chips containing the digitised personalities of his fallen comrades are stored in his gun (Gunnar), helmet (Helm) and backpack (Bagman), each one offering their unique expertise and assistance, allowing Rogue to strategically outwit a sophisticated enemy.
Monster Hunter Freedom (PSP)
Building upon Monster Hunter and Monster Hunter G (Japanese release only), which were originally released on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Monster Hunter Freedom is the ultimate package, including new quests, additional features and content adapted for the PSP system. Adventurers are now free to take their epic battles with them wherever they go, as they hunt extraordinary monsters in a stunning game world brought to life with some of the best graphics seen on the system. With a multitude of quests, characters, weapons and more, the variety is virtually limitless. Players can partake in enhanced single player campaigns as well as multiplayer quests via the PSP system’s ad hoc mode which allows up to four friends to band together for intense battles.
In Monster Hunter Freedom, experience the thrilling life of a hunter by taking on a variety of quests and conquering larger than life beasts either alone or with the aid of others. Players start by customizing their own character, choosing the type of hair, face, voice and other various attributes their personalized monster hunter will possess. They can explore a hub village where they can sign up for various quests ranging from retrieving a valuable egg from the nest of an enormous dragon to hunting down powerful creatures and much more. Hunters can scavenge defeated monsters for food, collect bones for weapons and armor, and even use pieces for decorative accessories. In addition, by completing objectives, players receive an array of rewards that allows them to upgrade their arsenal and equipment, readying them for even tougher battles.
Features :
- Breathtaking graphics – lush environments and detailed monsters are beautifully represented on the PSP system
- Enhanced Quests – a wide variety of quests have been adjusted tooffer more accessible single player experiences as well as robust multiplayer adventures
- Ad hoc multiplayer
- Up to four can team up in cooperative multiplayer quests via the PSP system’s ad hoc mode
- Players can also exchange certain items as well as guild cards which track points that are awarded when friends play together
- Enhanced village hub features a new look and includes various upgraded areas
- Expanded item shop – players can use quest rewards or pillaged items to upgrade more weapons and armor than before, as well as purchase items, ammo, food and much more
- House area – hunters now have an improved home where they can store and manage items in a chest, save their progress by resting in bed, read magazines that provide useful gametips and access the new Felyne Kitchen area
- Farm – a brand new location where players can fish, garden, scavenge for items and more
- By investing with the town’s representatives and dealing with the businesses, players contribute to the growth and development of the area which creates additional options
- By buying and selling from merchants in the village, points are earned which can be used towards the expansion of the area, widening the options even further
- New Felyne Kitchen – hire these feisty chefs to create various culinary delights in their extraordinary kitchen
- Experience different effects from eating the specially prepared food such as increased attack power, defense and more
- Benefits from the food continue until a quest is cleared once
- The more these chefs are used, the higher their levels become, improving their cooking skills to produce even more helpful entrées
- Each Felyne has their own unique “specialty” ingredient which can produce different results that aid players in combat
- New “treasure hunters” two player co-op game
- Collect and deliver treasures in a specific time to achieve high scores and earn various items
- High value prizes are added to a collection list on a guild card which can be traded with friends
- Exciting mini games – collect items, harvest plants and complete other small tasks to obtain all kinds of useful items
- Brand new weapons and equipment provide even more options
Monster Hunter Freedom is now available at retailers across North America and carries a “T” rating for teen audiences by the ESRB.