Gaming News - May 2005
Redwood City, CA (May 11, 2005) - Electronic Arts today announced
its line-up of videogame titles for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo
(E3) taking place in Los Angeles May 18-20, 2005.
From EA:
EA’s 2005/2006 roster of EA SPORTS and EA branded games for the Xbox video
game system from Microsoft, the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, PSP
handheld entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS, PC and mobile
phones will be showcased in EA’s booth #1000 in the South Hall. The show also
marks the world debut of EA’s next- generation games which will appear both on
the show floor and in the exclusive “Next Gen Lab,” by invitation only.
EA brings to the show its broadest array of titles in the company’s 23-year
history. The preeminent EA SPORTS line-up is complimented by a stunning array of
new games from highly- acclaimed EA franchises including: Need For Speed, The
Sims, Battlefield and Burnout. Will Wright’s highly-anticipated next project,
SPORE, also will be at the show by appointment only.
The Godfather, James Bond 007: From Russia With Love, Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire, Batman Begins and Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects round
out EA’s line-up of action/adventure titles, making it the strongest line-up of
world-famous licensed entertainment properties.
“What EA is bringing to E3 this year is a culmination of years of innovation,
creativity and dedication to making games that consumers want to play,” said Don
Mattrick, EA’s President of worldwide studios. “The games we have in development
across platforms are unprecedented, especially when complimented by our next
generation offering – EA’s line-up truly is a gamer’s dream come true.”
EA SPORTS branded E3 line-up
EA SPORTS will showcase three of its current generation sports games, all of
which feature online* gameplay through EA SPORTS Nation and support online play
for the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox LIVE and PC.
NCAA Football 06 - Your quest for the Heisman Trophy begins with NCAA Football
06. In an all-new Race for the Heisman mode, players can start their career as a
prep star and lead him from high school summer camp all the way to bowl
victories as a collegiate legend. Gamers can act as Impact Players and single
handedly break games wide open with highlight reel moves and special animations
or take control of a program and make a run for the championship through a
revamped Dynasty Mode. With all new Breakaway Controls, in-game analysis, and
studio commentary, this is college football like you've never seen or heard. In
addition, NCAA Football 06 has the exclusive license for college football
videogames, and will be the only game to feature actual teams, stadiums and
schools. NCAA Football 06 is scheduled to ship in July on the PlayStation 2
console and Xbox.
Madden NFL 06 - For the first time in 10 years, the Madden NFL Football
franchise has revolutionized its passing game—giving Madden NFL 06 the most
groundbreaking and innovative offensive arsenal ever created. The new QB Vision
Control lets you scan the field, look off defenders, and make perfect throws
within your quarterback’s unique field of vision. QB Precision Placement lets
you put the ball exactly where you want it. You can also experience the life of
an NFL Player with NFL Superstar Mode, where you can earn one of more than 60
Personas ranging from MVP to Movie Star. Madden NFL 06 brings authentic NFL
passing to video games in its 16th year of the franchise and now has the
exclusive NFL and NFLPA license. Madden NFL 06 is scheduled to ship this summer
on the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC, PSP, Nintendo DS and
mobile.
NASCAR 06 - Take command of the biggest teams in NASCAR by building a multi-car
dynasty with NASCAR 06. In the first-ever Squad Based Racing experience, you are
not alone. Radio to teammates for assistance, while managing on-track
partnerships, or take the wheel of a teammate’s car in the middle of a race to
fend off rivals. With all-new game controls, including real-time voice command,
communicate with your crew chief, spotters, and on-track allies to help punch
your team through the pack. As an owner, build your own racing empire or even
buy top NASCAR Teams like Hendrick Motorsports. Earn the title of Teammate,
Champion, and Hero in NASCAR 06 which will be available on PlayStation 2 console
and Xbox.
EA branded E3 line-up
EA delivers 14 games ranging from new titles and experiences on award-winning
franchises to all-new franchises, making their debut as videogames. EA titles
will be available on various game consoles and the PC including Xbox,
PlayStation 2 console, PSP handheld system, Nintendo DS, and PC.
Batman Begins - Launching day-and-date with the film on June 15, 2005, the
Batman Begins video game challenges gamers to step into the shadows of Gotham’s
perilous criminal underworld as DC Comics’ legendary Dark Knight, and use fear
as their ultimate weapon. The game features an all-star cast, including the
voices and likenesses of Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Michael Caine
(Alfred Pennyworth), Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard), Katie Holmes (Rachel Dawes),
Cillian Murphy (Dr. Jonathan Crane), Tom Wilkinson (Carmine Falcone) and Morgan
Freeman (Lucius Fox), all reprising their roles from the upcoming Warner Bros.
Pictures film directed by Christopher Nolan. Batman Begins will be available on
PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance.
Battlefield 2 - The award-winning Battlefield franchise invades the high tech
frontlines of modern warfare in the new sequel, Battlefield 2 for the PC. The
game brings the intensity and excitement of Battlefield 1942 into the modern era
with enhanced team play and the latest, most technologically advanced vehicles
and weapons systems available to man. Persistent character growth allows players
to rise through the ranks and attain the ultimate rank of General. Enhanced team
play features allow players to enter the action on the front lines as part of a
formal squad, or work behind the scenes in Commander Mode to direct the
strategic assaults of their teammates. Armed with the latest modern weaponry,
players can take control of any of the game’s 30+ vehicles to engage in major
conflicts with up to 64 players for the ultimate Battlefield experience.
Battlefield 2 is scheduled to ship in June 2005 for the PC.
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - The award-winning Battlefield franchise finally
explodes onto the PlayStation and Xbox, dropping players into the heat of battle
with Battlefield 2: Modern Combat. In addition to a robust single-player mode,
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat delivers the Battlefield franchise’s trademark
multiplayer action for up to 24 players in fierce online battles. The game
brings the over-the-top action and excitement of the Battlefield series into the
modern era with a bleeding-edge arsenal of vehicles and weaponry allowing for
the most over the top “Battlefield Moments” yet. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is
scheduled to ship in fall 2005 for the PlayStation 2 console and Xbox.
BLACK - An explosive first-person shooter from Criterion Software Ltd., BLACK
will be shown behind closed doors in the EA booth. The game casts players as an
unstoppable, unaccountable and untraceable covert operative fighting a perilous
overt war against Terror in Eastern Europe, and delivers unprecedented, intense
Hollywood-style action and destruction. BLACK will be available for the
PlayStation 2 console and Xbox.
Burnout Revenge - The sequel to 2004’s racing game of the year, Burnout Revenge
reignites battle racing in the fastest most dangerous game on the road. Fight
dirty or go down in flames - the only rule is complete automotive anarchy. Built
for unprecedented destruction, Burnout Revenge challenges gamers to exact their
revenge on rush hour traffic, vindictive rival racers and anything else that
gets between them and the finish line. Burnout Revenge is currently in
development for the PlayStation 2 console and Xbox and ships this September. The
Burnout series will also hit the PSP handheld system in September with Burnout
Legends, which takes the series’ award-winning speed, action and attitude on the
road for the first time, combining the best moments in the franchise’s history
with exclusive PSP-only features, gameplay and connectivity.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Harry, Ron, and Hermione are back! The
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire videogame will release in November in
conjunction with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s fourth
book. Experience the thrilling moments of the movie and put your magic to the
ultimate test in co-operative play with up to two friends. In the Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire videogame, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth contestant in the
dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each competitor in the international competition
must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the
Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze.
Players can experience the thrills of the movie—from the Quidditch World Cup
campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort himself! The game will be
available for the PlayStation 2 console, PSP, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo
DS, Game Boy Advance, and PC.
From Russia With Love - will be the first game to put players in the universe of
the classic James Bond films. Set in the original 60’s Bond era, the game
features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a
broad and deep variety of gameplay including create your own Bond,
fully-integrated vehicles, social multiplayer experiences, gorgeous women, and
classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics. Sean Connery,
the original Bond, reprises his role as the dapper Mi6 agent in this innovative,
retro-styled and highly anticipated console title from the infamous Bond
franchise. From Russia With Love is expected to ship fall 2005 for the
PlayStation 2 console, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube.
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - An epic war has struck the Marvel
universe and its outcome is in your hands! Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the
Imperfects delivers the most authentic and cinematic Super Hero fighting
experience ever seen in a video game while remaining faithful to Marvel’s comic
legacy. Pit the most legendary Marvel characters against The Imperfects, a group
of Super Heroes created collaboratively by Marvel, EA, and top comic book
industry talent, in all-out duels to determine who among them is the most
powerful of all. Control a number of characters from Marvel’s library of Super
Hero families including Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Iron Man. Pummel and
ultimately crush adversaries in fully interactive and highly destructible arenas
and experience what it’s like to fully posses each Hero’s super powers. Marvel
Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects will be released this October for the
PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, the Nintendo DS and PSP
handheld.
Medal of Honor European Assault – In the latest videogame from EA’s acclaimed
Medal of Honor franchise, Medal of Honor European Assault, the story line is the
star. Europe 1942. These are desperate hours for Allied forces as the Nazi war
machine rages across a devastated European landscape. You are US Army Lieutenant
William Holt, hand-picked by William “Wild Bill” Donovan to be the first field
agent of the newly formed Office of Strategic Services—the OSS. Medal of Honor
European Assault makes you the driving force in the struggle to liberate Europe.
Against all odds, the leadership choices you make before and during the heat of
battle will define your legacy as a hero in this highly anticipated addition to
the franchise. Medal of Honor European Assault will be available for the
PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube in June 2005.
Need for Speed Most Wanted - Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the thrill
of illicit street racing permeates the air. From the makers of the hit Need for
Speed Underground series, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to
become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Combining illicit street
racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuit,
Need for Speed Most Wanted will be on every gamer’s ‘must-have’ list this
holiday season. Out-race rivals, evade cops and exploit hundreds of miles of
open road as gamers rise to the top of the Blacklist, earning respect and
notoriety in the illicit street racing scene. Developed in Vancouver, B.C. by EA
Canada, Need for Speed Most Wanted will be available for a next generation
console as well as the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo
DS, Game Boy Advance, PSP handheld and PC this November.
The Godfather- After a life of small-time crime you’ve been accepted into
America’s most powerful criminal organization—the Corleone Family. Now it’s up
to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New
York City your own. Choose your path in the world of The Godfather as you
interact with characters and intersect scenes from the movie. Take on a variety
of action-packed missions in a fully living New York City—from mob hits and bank
heists to drive-bys and extortion. Play your cards right and you could become
the next, and most powerful, Don. The Godfather will be shipping this fall for
Xbox, PlayStation 2 console, PC, PSP handheld, and on a next generation system.
The Sims 2 - The No. 1 PC game of 2004 is coming this fall completely redefined
for all consoles and handheld systems. Directly control your Sims through all of
the fully customizable locations unique per platform and create thousands of
your own food recipes, clothing designs, potions, inventions, and even personal
music tracks and paintings. All games will deliver the classic, open-ended
gameplay along with exclusive features per platform. Aspirational driven
gameplay and fully customizable content will give players the most authentic
Sims experiences ever on console and handhelds. Tell your own stories and
directly control your Sims lives to build their worlds, excel in their careers,
and fulfill their wants while avoiding their worst fears. Aspirations are the
fuel for inspiration – The Sims 2 is everywhere you want to play and will be
available this fall for the PlayStation 2 console, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PSP
handheld, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance.
The Sims 2 Nightlife (PC) - The Sims 2 swept the world in September 2004 by
becoming the fastest selling PC game of all time with sales already over 4.5M
units worldwide to date. As the second expansion pack to this record breaking
title, The Sims 2 Nightlife will allow players to send their Sims out for an
epic night at all the new downtown hotspots. Players can either head out for a
romantic evening or have a crazy night with their friends for an ultimate night
to remember. The Sims 2 Nightlife introduces an all new pleasure aspiration
where players focus on a life filled with fun including unforgettable dates,
endless nights of dancing, fine dining and more. Play the dating game with the
new attraction system and see if your Sims have the chemistry they need to
improve their love lives. New interactions including romantic slow dances,
playful footsies, longing gazes, and irresistible dip kisses, help you see if
that special Sim is right for your Sim. More than 125 new objects including a DJ
booth, poker table, retro-chic bowling alley, photo booth, Karaoke Machine and
more are included. The Sims 2 Nightlife will be available fall 2005 for the PC.
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent for the Nintendo DS – Going where no previous James Bond
game has dared tread, this first-person shooter for the Nintendo DS gives
players the chance to explore the dark side of the Bond universe and experience
life as an unpredictable villain. As an aspiring 00 agent dismissed from MI6 for
reckless brutality, the player is recruited by Auric Goldfinger in a ruthless
war against Dr. No. Gamers outwit villainous rivals and battle it out in intense
wireless multiplayer mayhem with up to seven other players using only one
cartridge. Players exploit multiple weapon combinations through the dual-wield
gunplay system, or go head-to-head, melee-style, by taking enemies hostage or
knocking them out with one punch. In the all-new for DS ‘Virtual Training’ mode,
players sharpen their lethal edge by defeating infamous Bond villains in order
to earn valuable upgrades for their GoldenEye weaponry. Left and right-handed
gameplay controls, plus stylus and thumb-pad play, take full advantage of the
platform’s unique touch-screen capabilities. GoldenEye: Rogue Agent for the
Nintendo DS is scheduled to ship June 2005.
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