Video Gaming News - November 2003
Los Angeles, CA (November 11, 2003) - Vivendi Universal Games (VU
Games) announced that The Hobbit video game shipped today.
From VU Games:
Featuring stunning graphics, The Hobbit showcases deep action/combat systems
combined with the best elements of stealth, role-playing and puzzle solving.
Players will lead the brave Bilbo Baggins on an epic journey throughout the
mythical world of Middle-earth(tm) to ultimately confront Smaug the Dragon. The
Hobbit is available on PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(r)
video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(tm) (developed by
Inevitable Entertainment); Game Boy(r) Advance video game system (developed by
Saffire) and PC (developed by Amaze Entertainment).
"Vivendi Universal Games is thrilled to release this third-person
action-adventure game that is the only video game based on the best-selling book
from the number one fantasy series of all time," said Luc Vanhal, President &
COO, North America, Vivendi Universal Games.
In The Hobbit, which brings to life the immortal tale of J.R.R. Tolkien's
prelude to The Lord of the Rings, players explore the magical world of
Middle-earth, where they will meet enchanting Elves, battle-ready Dwarves, the
powerful wizard Gandalf, massive Trolls, bloodthirsty Goblins, the evil Gollum
and more, as they traverse from the peaceful lands of the Shire to the harrowing
forests of Mirkwood and beyond, ultimately challenging Smaug the Dragon.
Product Features:
- Jump, ledge grab, shimmy, climb ropes and ladders, and journey through
expansive 3D action-packed environments in the magnificent world of
Middle-earth
- Play in such recognizable locations as Mirkwood, the Shire and the Lonely
Mountain
- Battle hordes of Orcs, Goblins, Wargs and more in the fantastic quest to
retake the Lonely Mountain
- Use the power of the Ring to become invisible and sneak past enemies
- Engage in perilous combat using weapons like Bilbo's legendary sword,
Sting
- Confront Smaug the Dragon in the depths of the Lonely Mountain and take on
legions of enemies in the epic Battle of the Five Armies
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