"We are very excited about our 2003 release schedule and look forward to having these titles on display for the world to see during this year's E3 show," said Rod Cousens, Global President and Chief Operating Officer for Acclaim. "As the global audience for interactive entertainment continues to expand, we have focused our resources on creating a lineup that will appeal to the masses and hardcore gamers alike."
Acclaim's E3 product lineup includes:
ALIAS
Based on ABC Television's hit drama series, "Alias" is a third-person action adventure video game that allows players to step into the role of the series' lead character, Sydney Bristow, an agent for the CIA. Bristow must use her cunning, extensive knowledge of martial arts and array of high-tech gadgetry to accomplish dangerous missions. "Alias" will encompass all of the key elements behind the series' success, including high-action combat, stealth missions and time-based objectives, espionage, intriguing plot twists, high-tech weaponry and stunning game play locations that span the globe.
GLADIATOR SWORD OF VENGEANCE
An epic adventure set in ancient Rome, where warriors' fates are decided by the cold steel of a sword. Gladiator Sword of Vengeance will feature an intuitive combat system that allows players to fight multiple opponents and unleash an array of deadly combo attacks and bloody finishing moves.
NBA JAM
The more than 6 million-unit-selling Granddaddy of Basketball is back! Redesigned from the ground-up for the next-generation gaming systems, NBA JAM brings supercharged NBA play to life with over-the-top, arcade-style, 3-on-3 basketball featuring its signature spectacular high-flying dunks, power-ups and hidden secrets.
SUMMER HEAT BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Summer Heat Beach Volleyball delivers the excitement of beach volleyball and takes players to the hottest locations to compete in 2-on-2 action. Highlighted by an all-new "Super Spike" system that allows gamers to earn special moves, speed-ups and unlock secret features, this is one day at the beach that gamers won't want to miss.
SPEED KINGS
Speed Kings is the full-on adrenaline rush of street motorcycle racing, right in the safety of your living room. Featuring insane stunts, including jumping over trains and powersliding under trucks, Speed Kings challenges players to become the high-performance king of the blacktop.
SX SUPERSTAR
SX Superstar is a wild ride into the essence of supercross, filled with arcade-racing action that will release the rock star within. In SX Superstar, players are the stars, taking their rider from the poorhouse to the penthouse. Pull huge air and squash the competition for a big win, then line your pockets with cold, hard cash. Rake in enough bucks and start living the good life with better bikes, bigger houses and of course, hotter chicks.
URBAN FREESTYLE STREET SOCCER
Urban Freestyle Soccer takes the world's most popular sport back to its street roots with gang-style teams competing against their rivals for the rights to home turf. It's a brand new type of soccer, featuring mind-blowing freestyle tricks and no rules in authentic, visually striking urban environments.
XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association
The next installment in the critically acclaimed Extreme-G racing series, XGRA will transcend the racing genre. In addition to the ultra fast racing and high-tech weaponry that the series is known for, XGRA will incorporate a futuristic racing organization that will enable players to become part of mercenary teams that run for the highest rewards.
For more information about Acclaim's 2003 E3 lineup, please visit Acclaim's website. Acclaim's complete showcase of products will be featured at E3 in Los Angeles, CA at booth #152 in the Concourse Hall.