Gaming News - May 2005
Austin, TX (May 4, 2005) - NCsoft today announced its lineup of games
for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), May 18-20 at the Los Angeles
Convention Center.
NCsoft CEO Tack Jin Kim said, “NCsoft will showcase a very diverse lineup of
blockbuster online entertainment products at E3 this year, which solidifies our
commitment to leadership in the global MMO industry.”
From NCsoft:
The products that will be featured at E3 are:
Auto Assault—Already generating excitement in the press as one of 2005’s most
anticipated games, the world’s first car-combat MMO is at E3 and is launching
this year! Developed by NetDevil, LTD., Auto Assault’s high-speed vehicular
combat and spectacularly destructible environments are the highlights of a game
that will redefine expectations of online role-playing. Successfully combining
speed, action and role-playing elements, Auto Assault pushes the envelope for
MMO gaming. It’s the fastest, most destructive MMO ever.
City of Villains—Cryptic Studios, the creators of the massively popular City of
Heroes game, is premiering the companion game that allows players to take on the
role of the bad guy. City of Villains is set in the Rogue Isles, a treacherous
region not far from Paragon City. Players can now build their criminal empires
and spread their own reign of terror. Slated for release later this year, this
is the first public showing of this eagerly awaited title since last year’s E3.
Guild Wars—Recently launched simultaneously in Europe, North America and
Australia, this first title by ArenaNet immerses players in a colorful, robust
and detailed online fantasy world where success is determined by player skill,
not by the time spent playing. Play with anyone, anywhere, at any time and
there’s no subscription fee required.
Tabula Rasa—Tabula Rasa is a massively multiplayer online action game that takes
you into the heat of battle at the front lines of an epic war between a
xenophobic alien race bent on galactic conquest and the coalition of rebel
soldiers who’ve traveled across the galaxy to stop them. Combining the action of
a first person shooter, the immersion of a role-playing game, and Richard
Garriott’s signature creative vision, Tabula Rasa takes the player on an
intergalactic adventure where the individual has an opportunity to significantly
impact the pace of battle on a global scale.
In addition to viewing all these top-notch titles and speaking with the
developers, visitors to the booth will see the high-energy performance art and
percussion beat of The Mutaytor, which will interpret the world of Auto Assault
in scheduled performances throughout the three-day show. Guild Wars
demonstrations presented by the development team will be showcased on a giant
video wall display. Plus, MMORadio, a 24/7 web radio station for gamers, will be
webcasting three days of continuous E-3 coverage live from the NCsoft booth.
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