AnaCapri: The Dream (PC)
Featuring an intriguing storyline combining fantasy, history, and modern day, "AnaCapri: The Dream" finds you in the role of an expert in ancient civilizations, beckoned to the island of Capri and its village of AnaCapri. In this brain-teasing game of logical and integrated puzzles, you must search for an ancient artifact once believed lost to the ages. On a trail of clues in a game world comprised of more than 8,000 detailed photographs taken around the real island of Capri and its historical village, and in the company of colorful characters drawn from the island's past and present, "AnaCapri: The Dream" immerses you in the history and beauty of this real, yet unreal, place.
In "AnaCapri: The Dream", you must search the Isle of Capri for the Black Obsidian Disk which legend speaks of possessing untold power and a malevolent past. In your quest, you encounter real villagers, as well as historical figures who once lived on the island. As you explore the Grotto of Ferns, Walkway of the Forts, Marina Piccola, Palazzo a Mare, Red Beard's Castle, the Phoenician Staircase, and much more, you experience the fantastic legends and lore of this magical place, but will you find the Disk and uncover its secrets, before it's too late?
"'AnaCapri: The Dream', like its predecessor, 'A Quiet Weekend in Capri', not only offers an enthralling mystery to solve, but for those simply in need of a holiday, the game's unique exploration mode offers a vivid virtual tour of this very special island," said Got Game Entertainment President Howard Horowitz.
"AnaCapri: The Dream" is rated E10+ (Mild Language, Mild Violence, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco) by the ESRB and makes its retail debut at $19.99 (USD).
Fatal Inertia (X360)
In the middle of the 22nd century mankind's thirst for excitement has spawned an evolutionary sporting event that draws from the combined disciplines of rally racing, demolition derby and high-performance aeronautics. In this brave new world of combat racing, gravity-defying machines are no longer confined to the speedways and stadiums of centuries past. In this grand spectacle of racing, the amphitheatre where drivers must prove their superiority is the untamed wilderness.
Through harsh environments spanning dense rainforests to immense glacier fields, and canyons of razor-sharp rock there is little room for error as drivers will reach speeds of over 500 mph. But Fatal Inertia is not merely a test of speed. The brave men and women who choose to compete must face the mental and physical punishment of low-altitude combat maneuvering.
In Fatal Inertia each craft will be armed with a unique array of unconventional weapons that manipulate velocity, force and even time. Explosive magnets that impact race craft stability and rockets that can counter thrust and velocity are just some of the dangers drivers must face. But with each race craft hovering just a few feet from the earth, any misguided attempts to evade or dislodge these weapons can result in total (if not fatal) disaster.
Powered by the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games, Fatal Inertia boasts 16 racing series, over 1.3 million race craft customization combinations, plus 51 courses and full-throttle 8-player racing on Xbox LIVE or on System Link. Fatal Inertia is now available at retailers throughout North America for the Xbox 360.
Heavenly Sword (PS3)
Heavenly Sword is an emotional roller coaster that invites players to experience a dramatic tale, as Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine, embarks on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army.
Regarded as one of the most anticipated PS3 titles of the year, Heavenly Sword is an action-adventure title that takes players' expectations to an all-new level with its unparalleled real-time story development coupled with immersive, action-packed gameplay. To aid in the development of the characters and story, Ninja Theory employed the talents of Weta Digital Ltd., an Academy Award® winning visual effects facility based in Wellington, New Zealand, known for its work in creating Hollywood-quality motion capture and Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). Additionally, theatrical performances were directed by Academy Award winning actor and director Andy Serkis, famous for his role as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings and Kong in King Kong. Along with his contributions in the character development, writing, casting, directing and performance capture, Serkis plays the evil King Bohan in Heavenly Sword.
"Heavenly Sword seamlessly combines a robust combat system with extraordinary visuals and dramatic character performance to overwhelm the senses and create an experience that can only be achieved on PS3," said Jeff Reese, director, software marketing, SCEA. "Heavenly Sword has single-handedly exposed the future of the action-adventure genre."
In addition to a compelling storyline and characters, Heavenly Sword showcases stunning graphics and sound effects, as gamers experience the next chapter in epic action through a combination of elements. Featuring a combat engine that can scale up from sophisticated one-on-one encounters to allowing for individual Artificial Intelligence (AI) for hundreds of opponents, enemies are able to employ intelligent squad-based dynamics against battalions, thus pushing gameplay and AI to unprecedented new levels.
Additionally, Heavenly Sword delivers beautiful physics-based environments that are fully destructible, allowing players the ability to sweep debris against opponents, kick tables to halt an oncoming surge of fighters, smash the enemy into the scenery, or throw and maneuver bodies into other enemies using "aftertouch" controls with the SIXAXIS(TM) wireless controller's motion sensing technology. Offering a wide array of objects and weaponry, including rapid fire crossbows, massively damaging bazookas and catapults, Heavenly Sword takes combat to new heights and delivers a deep, diverse experience.
Heavenly Sword is a dramatic tale of revenge that sees Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine, embark on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army. The story builds around the ancient Heavenly Sword, which once belonged to a powerful deity. But, the sword can never be wielded by a mere mortal ... at least not without it slowly but inevitably draining their life-force. When the invading King Bohan (played by Andy Serkis) destroys the warrior clan that guards the Heavenly Sword, the clan leader's daughter, Nariko, takes up the sword in a desperate fight for survival. Nariko must now pay the ultimate price as she embarks on one last mission of retribution against the King and his army before her life is finally and irreparably overtaken by the omnipotent Heavenly Sword.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates Heavenly Sword "T" for "Teen."