Video Gaming News - September 2002

MAKUHARI, Japan (September 20, 2002) - During a press conference today at the Tokyo Game Show, Blizzard Entertainment unveiled StarCraft: Ghost, a tactical-action console game set in Blizzard's epic StarCraft universe.  StarCraft: Ghost is currently under development and is scheduled for a worldwide release on multiple console systems. The game will be co-published by Capcom and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan; further announcements regarding platform/country specifics will be announced in the months to come.

"We're very excited about returning to the StarCraft series," stated Mike Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. "Our roots are based in console gaming, and we look forward to developing this universe for the next-generation console systems."

From Blizzard:

Key features in StarCraft: Ghost include:

• Revolutionary new style of gameplay featuring enhanced physical and
  psionic abilities
• Hostile Environment Suit designed to magnify strength, agility, and
  speed
• Over-the-top special effects offer stunning visuals and unparalleled
  tactical realism
• Immersive 3D environments showcase rich textures and highly stylized
  character models
• Unique Calldown abilities allow players to target large-scale
  attacks from the ground
• A deeply evolving storyline set in Blizzard's gritty sci-fi StarCraft universe

As the story unravels, players find themselves traversing uncharted terrain and battling adversaries never before seen by followers of the series. Bold 3D graphics give players a new, in-depth perspective on familiar planets and former battlefields from the legendary universe. A dynamic 3rd-person camera view displays dramatic lighting, startling detail, and a blend of realistic and fantastical design. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and Nihilistic Software, Inc.?, StarCraft: Ghost is scheduled for release in late 2003.

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