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Xenosaga II (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

The sequel to Monolith Soft’s popular epic six-part RPG saga, Xenosaga: Episode I, Xenosaga Episode II returns with much of the cast from the original. Again exclusive to the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system from Sony, Xenosaga Episode II picks up right where Episode I left off. With a new, more realistic looking character art style, players can also look forward to improved graphics, an improved battle interface, more outdoor environments (rain, snow, rivers, etc) and much more.

Will Xenosaga Episode II uncover its predecessor’s mysteries including the history between Jr., Albedo, and Gaignun Kukai or will it reveal the mysteries

'Ace Combat 5' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

Introducing Wingman Command, 'Ace Combat 5' is the premier air combat game combining ultra-realistic graphics and dog fighting with the sheer excitement of commanding a squadron, knowing that their fate is in your hands.

“There is an incredible expectation of quality associated with the ACE COMBAT series,” said Garry Cole, executive vice president of sales for Namco Hometek Inc. “More than one million people have enjoyed ACE COMBAT®04 and our development team has been hard at work to make sure those fans have a great sequel to look forward to. With a compelling storyline, unbelievably realistic graphics and great new exclusive

'StarRush' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

StarRush, PC: StarRush is a spaceship simulator set in the action of a distant galaxy, which suffers from gold-rush fever. One of the game’s distinctive features is an original concept of continious gameworld. Players can actually land on the planets by going through the atmosphere and even battle in the skies as well as in outer space. The game world of StarRush is inhabited by enemies and friends, pirates hiding in asteroid fields and merchants traveling from one planet to another. StarRush is a story-driven action spaceship simulator that immerses gamers in an incredible atmosphere of gold-rush of the distant-future,

'Star Wolves' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

Star Wolves, PC: Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy elements, thrusting players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. during a time of political crisis. Corruption prospers planet-side and only space can give a man his freedom, but human space pirates, rouge AI computers and Empire patrol ships roam space in search of easy prey. Players can control a party of up to six bounty hunters, each possessing different skills, abilities and personality. Team tactics give players vast opportunities in battles when shear fire power isn't enough. Tactical ruses, planning and

'Street Racing Syndicate' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

SRS features the hottest rides on asphalt including real licensed vehicles ripped from the authentic world of street racing. The performance of these tricked-out street machines has been modeled realistically with lifelike physics and authentic damage effects that will thrust players into this high-speed world. From hot cars to beautiful girls, with booming bass, big bets and both sanctioned and illegal events, SRS is the only game that offers

'Swashbucklers: Legacy of Drake' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

Swashbucklers: Legacy of Drake, PC: Swashbucklers: Legacy of Drake is a third person action game chronicling the adventures of a young and desperate daredevil Captain Abraham 'Nightingale' Grey. As Captain Nightingale, player leads his 'Warble' cutter through bloody waters of the Caribbean. Gamers can sail the seas fending off naval attacks from the pirate scourge and English warships embroiled in the War of 1812. Players also can disembark the ship, fight and shoot enemies one on one to capture opposing ships, towns and beach villages. The game's narrative uses black humor and irony that follows the feel of the Caribbean

'Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 features top licensed tennis stars James Blake, Jennifer Capriati, Kim Clijsters, Lindsay Davenport, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Richard Gasquet, Tommy Haas, Daniela Hantuchova, Justine Henin-Hardenne, Tim Henman, Lleyton Hewitt, Anna Kournikova, Amelie Mauresmo, Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and Serena Williams.

With licensed Grand Slam tournament venues, tennis fans can choose their favorite player and tour tennis’ most prestigious events, including the Australian Open, Roland Garros (French Open), Wimbledon, and the US Open.

“We’re excited to be working with today’s hottest

'Brigade E5: New Jagged Union' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

Brigade E5: New Jagged Union, PC: Brigade E5: New Jagged Union is a squad-based tactical game that places gamers in the small tropical nation of Palinero on the verge of civil war. The mission: hire a band of mercenaries and take control of the deteriorating situation before the country finds itself in complete ruin. The story offers players the opportunity to experience three different viewpoints of the conflict, to fight for either faction or work outside the political structure to achieve your own goals in the global domination. Unlike standard turn-based systems, Brigade E5: New Jagged Union does not use

'You Are Empty' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

You Are Empty, PC: You Are Empty is a first-person action game that places players in an exaggerated dark and obscure atmosphere of Soviet totalitarianism. The main character fights against mutants created by the Soviet super human program. The players are tasked to figure out what happened in the city full of mutants and stop it from spreading further. In the late fifties of the 20th century, leading Soviet scientists start experiments that alter human physiology and mentality in order to create super humans capable of building a bright future for communism all over the world. But tampering with the

Ghost Hunter (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2004

Rookie Detroit cop Lazarus Jones is thrust into the role of Ghosthunter after a routine patrol at a derelict high school goes awry. Lazarus and partner Anna Steele stumble upon the supernatural research center of Professor Peter Richmond where they unintentionally liberate a legion of poltergeists. A deadly spirit abducts Anna, while another ghost fuses with Lazarus, giving him the ability to see into the realm of the dead. Armed with second sight and a cache of weapons and gadgets, the idealistic cop is forced to take on the entire spirit realm in hopes of finding his valued