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By Eli Green
July 10, 2007 - 23:59
Welcome back! Today's July 10th and that means there is only one day left until the first new E3 kicks off. For those people wishing to see live coverage from the show floor, GameTap will be running a live feed for all three days. You can watch it here. You will, most likely, need to install a plugin for Windows Media Player to watch. Of course, there are still more publishers announcing what they will be showing at their booths. And so, once again, that's what we're starting today's Video Game Bits with.
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BioShock is the "genetically enhanced" first person shooter that lets players do things never before possible in the genre – turn everything into a weapon, biologically modify your body with plasmids, hack devices and systems, upgrade weapons and craft new ammo variants, and experiment with different battle techniques.
Gamers enter the game as a cast-away in Rapture, an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by genetically modified “splicers” and deadly security systems, players have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. No encounter ever plays out the same and no two gamers will play BioShock the same way.
Developer:
Irrational Games, a 2K studio
Platforms:
Xbox 360 and Games for Windows
Available:
August 21, 2007
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution will be the first offering in the legendary Civilization series to appear on next generation consoles and handheld systems. In development by legendary designer Sid Meier and Firaxis Games, this game will deliver Civilization’s renowned epic single-player campaigns featuring vast re-playability and unmatched addictive gameplay. In addition, with revolutionary features like real-time interaction with leaders and advisors, extensive multiplayer capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution will completely transport the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never seen before.
Developer:
Firaxis Games, a 2K studio
Platforms:
Xbox 360 , Playstation 3, Nintendo’s Wii, and Nintendo DS
Available:
Spring 2008 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and DS and fall 2008 for
the Wii
The Darkness
Based on the Top Cow comic book written by Paul Jenkins and co-created by Marc Silvestri, The Darkness video game is a gritty, first-person, action-adventure game with a horror twist. On his 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family. Jackie is able to wreak terrifying havoc on his enemies, through the use of his new powers and Darklings – impish demonites ready to commit unspeakable acts.
Developer:
Starbreeze Studios
Platforms:
Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
Available:
Now
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All-Pro
Football 2K8
Featuring hundreds of legendary players combined with an innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star, All-Pro Football 2K8 delivers a one-of-a-kind next generation football experience. Football fans will instantly identify their favorite legendary football players not just from their appearance but also by their trademark playing styles. With these football greats, All-Pro Football 2K8 celebrates the football tradition and creates a brand new next generation football experience.
Developer:
Visual Concepts, a 2K studio
Platforms:
Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
Available:
July 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 will be displayed in the Barker Hangar.
NHL 2K8
NHL 2K8 reigns supreme as the category leader in innovation, design and critical acclaim with five straight years as the top-rated NHL video game. In addition to intensely realistic gameplay, all new player models and spectacular graphics, NHL 2K8 will feature an unprecedented level of player customization with accurate body styles for each marquee player, providing the most authentic representation of your favorite NHL stars.
Developer:
Visual Concepts/Kush Games, 2K studios
Platforms:
Xbox 360 , Playstation 3 and Playstation 2
Available:
Fall 2007
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Dark
Sector – An all-new and original action-thriller designed
exclusively for next-generation consoles,
Dark Sector thrusts
players into the role of Hayden Tenno, an elite black-ops agent sent
on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that
hides a deadly Cold War secret. Attacked by an unknown enemy, he
awakens to find part of his body altered by an infection that has
granted him inhuman abilities and he must learn to evolve along with
his powers, to survive and to become a hero. A dark, gritty
experience packed with fast action, incredible superpowers and an
engaging story;
Dark Sector is anticipated for release in Q1
2008 for the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360.
NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution – Based on the hit series currently airing on Cartoon Network, NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution is an original Wii game exclusive to the North American Market and will include characters that have never been featured in the Clash of Ninja game series. The game will follow the storyline of the television series and will take advantage of the Wii Remote in fast-paced ninja action for up to four players in nine different gameplay modes. The next generation in NARUTO games will also include all new character animations, new interactive environments and special mini-games created exclusively for the Wii Remote. Co-published by TOMY Corporation and D3PA, NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution is anticipated for release this fall.
Dead Head Fred - Created specifically for the PSP, Dead Head Fred draws players into an original 1940’s inspired alternative universe where players will experience an innovative and refreshing twist on Action gameplay as they collect, upgrade and switch heads on the fly to strategically fight enemies in a story of revenge and redemption. As private detective Fred Neuman, savagely murdered and then resurrected in a bizarre scientific experiment without his memory or his head, players embark on a quest for vengeance as they solve their own murder by using the severed heads of enemies to battle their way through challenging but bizarre environments. Dead Head Fred is anticipated for release on August 28, 2007.
Ben 10: Protector of Earth – Players will take on the role of Cartoon Network’s popular everyday-kid-turned-alien-hero, Ben Tennyson. Using the power of the Omnitrix which has embedded itself on Ben’s wrist, players will be able to battle as one of five popular alien heroes from the show. By taking on these amazing powers, players can battle to save the world through the game’s diverse challenges, puzzles and skirmishes. Ben 10: Protector of Earth is anticipated for release this fall for the Wii, Playstation 2, Nintendo DS and PSP.
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire – Designed specifically for the Wii system, Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire is a 3rd person action-adventure game where players unleash the magical powers of a fierce dragon, creating a unique and visually stunning weapon through their sword and arms. Players will utilize an intuitively designed, two-handed Wii control scheme and use both arms simultaneously to emulate the dragon’s arms, wings, tail, fire and more as they embark on an epic fantasy adventure in more than 20 unique environments in 6 visually stunning worlds. Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire is anticipated for release this fall.
NARUTO: Path of the Ninja – Following the story line from the Cartoon Network television show, Naruto: Path of the Ninja for Nintendo DS will allow players to explore the Village Hidden in the Leaves and the world of Naruto as they roam across forests, fields, rivers and mountains. Along the way players will encounter bosses and enemies that they must use their special techniques to defeat. Each of the 6 playable characters will possess a unique time-based combat system and players will train their Ninja team to learn more than 90 different Jutsu techniques. Co-published by TOMY Corporation and D3PA, NARUTO: Path of the Ninja is anticipated for release this fall.
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Castlevania:
The Dracula X Chronicles
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Action
Platform:
PSP
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles takes an entirely new look at the classic action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and brings the franchise to the PSP for the first time – complete with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music. This is the first time Rondo of Blood has been released outside of Japan. The game also includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for the PSP with old-school side scrolling action.
Contra 4 (working title)
Release
date: 2007
Genre:
Action
Platform:
Nintendo DS
Set after the events of Contra III: Alien Wars, the game follows mercenaries Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle to save the world from a new extraterrestrial threat. Contra 4 takes advantage of the dual screens of the Nintendo DS to deliver larger-than-life action, with massive enemies, detailed platforming and mind-blowing set pieces. Across a variety of game modes, including full cooperative play through the main story mode, two players can take the fight to the alien army of the Black Viper and reclaim Earth for mankind.
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Music
Platform:
Nintendo Wii
The global dancing phenomenon gets even more physical with an entirely new game designed for the Wii. DDR Hottest Party is sure to be the life of the party with four player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuk support, smash hits taken from the last four decades of music, entirely new modes and much more!
Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Music
Platform:
Playstation 2
The hottest revolution in the music game category explodes onto the dance floor with Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2, the follow-up to 2006’s biggest and best DDR game to date! Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA2 will deliver a dance party extravaganza with its fun interactive gameplay, incredible song selection and innovative new game modes.
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Action
Platform:
Nintendo Wii
Discover this original game for the Wii from the producer who created the acclaimed video game, Elebits. Using the Wii Remote, take control of Dewy, a tiny droplet of water, rolling him around the environment and using special elemental powers with unique gesture-based controls to take on the dastardly forces of Don Hedron.
Fishing Master
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Sports/Fishing
Platform:
Nintendo Wii
Get ready to bait, cast, & reel’em in! Published and developed by Hudson Entertainment, Fishing Master sets gamers off on a thrilling fishing adventure. Utilize an array of different types of bait. Cast your line with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as your rod and reel. And start reeling in over 100 fish in your sole quest to become a Fishing Master.
Hellboy The Science of Evil (working title)
Release
date: 2007
Platform:
Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PSP
Based on Hellboy comics from Dark Horse Comics and movie from Revolution Studios, Hellboy for the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360 lets players unleash the Right Hand of Doom in visceral melee combat as they battle to thwart a diabolical Nazi plot. Hellboy for the PSP features an original visual style and new gameplay elements built around episodic play sessions.
Konami Kids Playground
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Edutainment
Platform:
PlayStation 2
A new series of games designed for the pre-K market, Konami Kids Playground offers toddlers a fun way to learn important basics like numbers and letters, colors and shapes while also promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. One game mat works with all Kids Playground software titles. Choose from Frogger Hop, Skip & Jumpin’ Fun, Alphabet Circus, Dinosaur Shapes and Colors and Toy Pals Fun with Numbers.
Silent Hill Origins
Release
date: Fall 2007
Genre:
Horror/Action
Platform:
PSP
The renowned Silent Hill survival horror series makes its handheld gaming debut with a brand new adventure that reveals many of the series’ most hallowed secrets. Assuming the role of a lone truck driver, Travis Grady, trapped in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery, players must escape the city’s horrific inhabitants and confront the strange hallucinations that have haunted him since childhood. Taking full advantage of the PSP’s graphics, sound, and portability, Silent Hill Origins sets a new standard for horror action video gaming on a handheld platform.
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Bee
Movie Game – Based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation
movie written, produced by and starring Jerry Seinfeld due out this
fall,
Bee Movie Game lets players race, chase and fly
their way through an adrenaline-fueled world of adventure as they
experience the hilarious antics of Barry B. Benson, a dynamic and
daring bee who knows there is more to life than making honey. (Xbox
360, Wii, Playstation 2, Games for Windows and Nintendo DS; not yet
rated by the ESRB).
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S. Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory. The epic title also delivers an added depth of multiplayer action providing online fans an all-new community of persistent, addictive and customizable gameplay. (Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC; not yet rated by the ESRB). For handheld fans, Call of Duty for Nintendo DS, from n-Space, brings the signature Call of Duty chaos of battle to the DS in a parallel modern day storyline packed with intense combat action (not yet rated by the ESRB).
Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars - Executive produced by id Software and developed by Splash Damage, Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars is the ultimate team and objective-based multiplayer experience. A first-person, strategic-action shooter set within the epic QUAKE universe in the year 2065, Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars pits Earth’s Global Defense Force against the technologically-advanced, alien Strogg invaders. Built on id Software’s new MegaTexture rendering technology and featuring stunning battlefields inspired by locations around the world, persistent character promotions, offline gameplay with bots, specialized character classes and abilities, and the universe’s most powerful weapons and vehicles, Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars transports players to the frontlines of an epic new war for Earth. (PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3; the game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - Fire up the fretboard, crank up the amp and get ready to rock like never before. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock drops you into the spotlight of the largest and most legendary rock concert ever. The star-studded soundtrack includes master tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam, with added songs as made legendary by Kiss, Alice Cooper and Heart. Now drop that air guitar, tune your exclusive new Les Paul Guitar Controller and shred the night away with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. (Xbox 360, Wii, and Playstation 3 and Playstation 2; not yet rated by the ESRB).
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe - Spider-Man: Friend or Foe challenges players to defeat and then join forces with notorious movie nemeses including Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman, and other classic Spider-Man characters . Players will embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features a unique co-op mode in which a friend can join the game at any time and take control of Spidey’s sidekick as they battle through the game side-by-side and replay favorite levels. (Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS and Games for Windows; not yet rated by the ESRB).
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground - In the largest and deepest Tony Hawk game yet, gamers are now in total control of their skating destiny in Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground. Set in the streets of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., the title empowers players with the freedom to define their character, story, abilities and style based on the choices they make, the paths they select and the style of skating they want. The game delivers deeper customization than ever before, including a full-featured video editor to create epic skate videos and a completely customizable online Skate Lounge, where players can skate with friends in the ultimate pad. (Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3 and Playstation 2 and the Nintendo DS; not yet rated by the ESRB).
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Getting
back to regular press releases now, EA made quite a few announcements
today, and some are quite interesting. First off, EA's recently
acquired DICE Studio announced that it is currently developing a game
called Mirror's Edge for next gen consoles and PC. What did DICE have
to say about the game? Not much actually, other than saying the game
will be “a revolutionary new take on the First Person Action
Adventure category”. Mirror's Edge is expected to release in 2008
for Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.
EA also announced that it will be bringing a new take on licensed NFL games this coming January with its new NFL licensed arcade style game, NFL Tour. EA says that NFL Tour will offer players a fun and engaging experience with the NFL and its players. The game will take players on a fictional NFL road show, putting them side by side with real NFL players while traveling cross country to play against other NFL teams. Each defeated team will bring the player one step closer to an NFL contract. NFL Tour is currently scheduled to release in January 2008 for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.
EA is getting ready for its release of Boogie, the publisher's karaoke dancing game for Wii, and in preparation it has announced the soundtrack that will appear in the game. The game will include some very popular singles from the past few decades, like Celebration and Y.M.C.A, but will also include some more recent hits like Don't Cha, Let's Get It Started and more. Here's the full list:
ABC The Jackson 5
Baila Me Gypsy Kings
Boogie Oogie
Oogie Taste Of Honey
Brick House The Commodores
Canned Heat
Jamiroquai
Celebration Kool & The Gang
Dancing in the Street
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Dancing Machine Jackson 5
Don't Cha Pussycat Dolls / Busta Rhymes
Fergalicious Fergi
Get Right Jennifer
Lopez
Get The Party Started Pink
Girls Just Want To
Cyndi
Lauper
Have Fun
Groove Is In The Heart Dee-Lite
I Want You Back The Jackson 5
I’m A Slave 4 U Britney Spears
It's Raining Men The Weather Girls
Karma Chameleon Culture Club
Kung Fu Fighting Carl Douglas
Le Freak
Chic
Let's Get It Started Black Eyed Peas
Love Rollercoaster Red Hot
Chili Peppers
Love Shack The B-52's
Mambo No. 5
Lou Bega
(A Little Bit of…)
Milkshake Kelis
One More Time Daft Punk
One Way Or Another
Blondie
Oops I Did It Again Britney Spears
Pop Muzik M
S.O.S. Rihanna
Stars Simply Red
That's The Way
KC And The Sunshine
(I Like It)
Tu Y
Yo Thalia
U Can't Touch This M.C. Hammer
Virtual Insanity Jamiroquai
Walking On Sunshine Katrina & The Waves
We Are Family Sister
Sledge
Y.M.C.A. The Village People
Boogie will be releasing for Wii on August 7th here in North America and on August 31st in Europe. It will be the first Wii game that will be over than the regular $49.99 USD/$59.99 CAD price point, releasing at an MSRP of $59.99 USD (we're estimating that will be $69.99 CAD). All of the tracks will be available for purchase through EA Trax.
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You
may have noticed that Guitar Hero III was in Activision's E3 lineup
earlier in the article. Activision saved its best news, though. The
game, which is set to release this fall, will feature Slash (former
Guns N' Roses guitarist and Velvet Revolver frontman). Slash is
providing an original track for the game and will even appear as a
boss battle character. We have two words to say to that, very cool.
