Video Gaming News - November 2003
San Francisco, CA (November 13, 2003) - Ubisoft today announced that
XIII has gone gold.
From Ubisoft:
XIII is an epic, conspiracy-driven thriller set in a highly stylized
graphic-novel world, starring the voices of David Duchovny as XIII, Eve as Major
Jones, and Adam West as General Carrington. XIII is rated "M" (Mature) and is
set to launch on all platforms in November - PlayStation 2 computer
entertainment system and PC versions will be shipping to stores on November 18,
with the Nintendo GameCube and Xbox video game system versions shipping on
November 24. As an added bonus, the first 300,000 units of XIII Xbox will ship
with a two-months free Xbox Live account.
As a secret agent suffering from amnesia, players unravel clues behind their
true identity, while uncovering sinister plots against themselves, the U.S.
government, and the recently assassinated U.S. president. XIII features the
deepest story line of any first-person shooter, and players will be immersed in
the game's graphic-novel world as they decide who is friend and foe in the
ultimate government conspiracy. The game's cel-shaded graphics showcase its
unique visual style, which pays homage to its comic roots. XIII also features a
variety of exciting gameplay modes, including stealth, all-out action,
collaborative gameplay, and innovative multiplayer modes.
XIII is the first online first-person shooter for the PlayStation 2 system, and
is also online for Xbox Live and the PC. The game features several innovative
multiplayer modes in addition to classic Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and
Capture the Flag modes for the PC version. The Power Up mode is a custom
Deathmatch multiplayer mode exclusive to the PlayStation 2 system, and includes
unique pick-ups, including "invincibility" and "invisibility." In the Hunt mode,
players chase a running target throughout the map, gaining points by hitting the
target. Sabotage is a team multiplayer mode exclusive to Xbox, where two teams
compete to take control of different strategic points in the map. Players are
able to compete against up to 16 players over LAN and eight players via the
Internet. In addition to featuring these innovative multiplayer modes, the PC
version also includes an exclusive map editor.
For more information, please visit:
www.whoisXIII.com
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