Video Gaming News - November 2005
Santa Monica, CA (November 14, 2005) - Activision announced today
that it will ship the Xbox 360 versions of Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 2 and
Neversoft Entertainment’s Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland and GUN to retail
outlets nationwide on November 15.
From Activision:
“We are excited to have some of our biggest internally developed brands debut
on the Xbox 360,” said Robin Kaminsky, head of global brand management,
Activision, Inc. “From the stormed beaches of France, to the lawless west and
the streets of L.A., Activision’s launch titles harness the power of the new
hardware to deliver the most realistic and immersive console gaming experiences
ever.”
Call of Duty 2
The sequel to the 2003 Game of the Year debuts on Xbox 360 in high-definition
and full 5.1 surround sound with bigger battles, more weapons, more troops and
unprecedented special effects that literally envelop next generation gamers into
the cinematic intensity and chaos of war like never before. Powered by a
proprietary new engine designed to utilize the power of the Xbox 360’s
multi-core technology, players enlist in the most authentic and realistic squad
combat ever. The game's context-sensitive battle chatter system features more
than 20,000 lines of dialogue, bringing the harsh sound of warfare to life.
Visual effects, ranging from heat shimmers and sandy dust swaying across the
scorching desert, to amazing smoke effects that fog the battlefield and
characters blowing on their hands to stay warm in the winter-blizzard conditions
of Russia, provide a level of realism that makes you feel as though you're in
the thick of battle. Call of Duty 2 also features multiplayer game modes on Xbox
Live online gaming system and System Link, and even delivers intense 2 - 4
player split screen action. Call of Duty 2 is rated “T” (Teen – blood, mild
language and violence) by the ESRB.
GUN
Using enhanced graphics, a blazing fast frame rate, and 720p high definition
visuals, GUN for Xbox 360 puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful
gunslinger who straddles the line between good and evil as he makes his way
through the untamed West of the late-1800s where greed, lust and brutality is a
way of life. Players will showdown against corrupt lawmen, a murderous preacher,
renegade army psychopaths and others while waging war on horseback, collecting
bounties, and commandeering trains. As they travel through an action-packed
landscape of high mountain wilderness, deserts and bustling territorial towns,
players uncover an epic story of betrayal and revenge. GUN is rated “M” (Mature
– Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of
Alcohol) by the ESRB. For more information on GUN visit
www.gunthegame.com.
Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland
Running in high-definition at 60 frames per second Tony Hawk’s American
Wasteland harnesses the power of the Xbox 360 and lets gamers make an expansive
streaming L.A. skate world their personal playground. In a plot-twisting story
that pays homage to the roots of skateboarding, players can skate or bike from
the Santa Monica boardwalk to the star-studded sidewalks of Hollywood as they
customize and upgrade their characters, unlock new tricks and choose missions
without load screens or levels. Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland also takes the
action to new heights with expanded controls that allow players to pull off more
sick tricks than ever before and new multiplayer modes including exclusive Xbox
Live support for Xbox 360, including Achievements and Leaderboards, and a
two-player co-op classic mode. Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland is rated “T” (Teen
– Blood, Crude Humor, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence) by the ESRB.
Call of Duty 2, GUN and Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland are available now for
a suggested retail price of $59.99.
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