Video Gaming News - November 2004
Redwood City, CA (November 16, 2004) - Konami today announced that
King Arthur for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube has shipped to retail
stores nationwide.
From Konami:
Developed by Krome Studios PTY, Ltd., and based on the true story behind the
tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, players will relive the
legendary action as they wield Excalibur and battle on horseback.
Players can join the Knights as one of five playable characters including
Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Tristan and Bors --- each with unique weapons and
skills. Each of the game's heroes are also upgradeable with unlockable special
moves and combos. King Arthur provides gamers with a dynamic fighting system,
including sword fighting melee, archery and an innovative horseback combat
system where players utilize their horse to get a leg up on the enemy. Players
can battle it out on their own in single player mode or fight side by side with
a friend in two-player co-op action.
"The tale of King Arthur has been one of the most well known and captivating
legends throughout history," said Rob Goff, Product Manager for Konami Digital
Entertainment - America. "Bringing this legend to life in an interactive world
makes for an ideal video game experience. Now fans of the legend can discover
firsthand what it's like to be a Knight of the Round Table and live out an epic
adventure."
Based on the action feature film from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and directed
by Antoine Fuqua, King Arthur expands on the movie and allows players to
experience the vivid scenery and intense battles like never before. Battle in
photo-realistic environments with motion captured fighting sequences and watch
seamless transitions from film to gameplay, as King Arthur beautifully
re-creates the events of this legendary tale.
King Arthur is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and is available for the SRP of
$39.99. For more information on the game, please go to:
www.konami.com/kingarthur.
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