Golden Axe Beast Rider is an all-new take on the legendary Golden Axe arcade game, optimized to harness the power of next-generation consoles. This retelling broadens the Golden Axe story while retaining all of the nostalgic elements players expect from the brand. Players take the role of Amazon warrior Tyris Flare in this adventure to vaquish the evil Death Adder.

Tyris is out for revenge, having lost loved ones to the brutal expansion of Death Adder's dark empire. Only Tyris has the knowledge and power to end the genocide that Death Adder and his minions are responsible for. Magic and melee weaponry are at Tyris' disposal, and both means of offense can be upgraded throughout the adventure. Backing Tyris up are a host of massive beasts – killing machines that can be used to ride into battle, provide defense from approaching enemies, and offer a substantial advantage in close combat.

Grand-scale reconstructions of environments from the original arcade game give battlefields a greater sense of scope and history. Humorous ‘inside references' - such as the need to kick gnomes for power-ups – will reward players who have fond memories of the prior games. And a somber, realistic tone will define Golden Axe Beast Rider as a thematic departure from the core franchise.

Achievements (1000 points):

• Forge the Axe!: Complete the entire game (100).
• Brutal Boost: Get 100% Titan Bonus (20).
• Golden Boost: Get "MAX" Titan Bonus (100).
• Trial of the Firstborn: Clear the first twenty waves in Trials of Tyris (25).
• Trial of the Queen: Clear the first forty waves in Trials of Tyris (50).
• Trial of the Snake Pit: Clear all 60 waves in Trials of Tyris (100).
• Gnome Intimidator: Deliver 30 hits to those Gnomes, if you think you can! (5).
• Gnome Persecutor: Show your savvy by bringing your total Gnome hits to 60 (10).
• Gnome Oppressor: Hit Gnomes a total of 120 times to prove your prowess! (15).
• Island of Axir Expert: Complete "The Island of Axir" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Diyar Highlands Expert: Complete "Diyar Highlands" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Highland Fortress Expert: Complete the "Highland Fortress" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Firstborn Expert: Complete the "Firstborn" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Titan Wastelands Expert: Complete the "Titan Wastelands" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Turtle Titan Expert: Complete the "Grave of the Turtle Titan" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Second Born Expert: Complete the "Second Born" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• City of the Dead Expert: Complete the "City of the Dead" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Queen of the Dead Expert: Complete the "Queen of the Dead" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Fiends Path Expert: Complete the "Fiends Path" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Fiend's Pet Expert: Complete the "Fiend's Pet" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• The Last Titan Expert: Complete "The Last Titan" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (15).
• Death=Adder Expert: Complete the "Death= Adder" level with the "Battler's Blade" sword (50).
• Island of Axir Class A+: Complete "Island of Axir" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Diyar Class A+: Complete "Diyar Highlands" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Highland Fortress Class A+: Complete "Highland Fortress" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Firstborn Class A+: Defeat "Firstborn" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Titan Wastelands Class A+: Complete "Titan Wastelands" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Turtle Titan Class A+: Complete "Grave of the Turtle Titan" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Second Born Class A+: Complete "Second Born" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• City of the Dead Class A+: Complete "City of the Dead" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Queen of the Dead Class A+:Complete "Queen of the Dead" with an A+ ranking! (15).
• Fiends Path Class A+: Complete "Fiends Path" with an A+ ranking! (20)
• Fiend's Pet Class A+: Complete "Fiend's Pet" with an A+ ranking! (20)
• The Last Titan Class A+: Complete "The Last Titan" with an A+ ranking! (25).
• Death=Adder Class A+: Complete "Death=Adder" with an A+ ranking! (35)
• Abrax Master: Defeat 20 foes on the Abrax without getting dismounted! (20)
• Lynth Master: Defeat 20 foes on the Lynth without getting dismounted! (20)
• Krommath Master: Defeat 20 foes on the Krommath without getting dismounted! (20)
• Mirigore Master: Defeat 20 foes on the Mirigore without getting dismounted! (20)
• Secret Achievement: Continue playing to unlock this secret achievement (30).

Features:

• Mounted combat: Unleash a barrage of bites, claws and special attacks, as well as furious swings from the Hero's own weapon.
• On-foot combat: In line with the series' lineage, on-foot combat plays a key role in this game, allowing players to alternate between light attacks, heavy attacks, blocks, ripostes, magic, and grappling.
• Realistic dismemberment: Not only will limbs and heads fly off in sword combat, the beasts in Golden Axe Beast Rider will be able to tear enemies apart as well.
• Fidelity to the classic games: Environments, magic, enemies, and beasts are designed to evoke fond memories of the original games.
• Robust single-player campaign: Single player adventure offers more than 12 hours of critical-path gameplay; the option to choose from one of three heroes to play as increases replay value.

Golden Axe is slated for release in 2008.