This one came out of no-where to become one of the most anticipated titles at E3 2003. Using some of the technology that made Splinter Cell look so good, it looks like Prince of Persia could have a real shot at being the game to beat for 2003.
The world's best skateboarding game reinvents itself to give users the real life experience of a hardened amateur skater. A completely new career mode and Go Pro theme compliments the same elements that have made Tony Hawk's Pro Skater a phenomenon. Players will claw their way up through the amateur ranks to prove themselves in the professional world of skating.
Featuring no levels or load times, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland aims to provide gamers with the freedom to skate or bike throughout rich and expansive open environments. Progress through the Wasteland story set in Los Angeles, while choosing missions that will have you immersed in the action and promise to never have you skating the same line twice.Featuring no levels or load times, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland aims to provide gamers with the freedom to skate or bike throughout rich and expansive open environments. Progress through the Wasteland story set in Los Angeles, while choosing missions that will have you immersed in the action and promise to never have you skating the same line twice.
Set between the stories of Episode III (Revenge of the Sith) and Episode IV (A New Hope), Star Wars: The Force Unleashed centers around a young apprentice on the Dark Side of the Force under the wing of Darth Vader himself. Yes, fans finally get a game focused around being bad. However, the apprentice holds a secret; he's tasted the dark power and now wants to kill the Emperor, taking hold of the galaxy for himself. One would imagine that the Emperor's underling (Darth Vader) seeks the same goal. Now there's a battle.
NHL 08 improves on its predecessors with enhanced movement controls, improved animations and a control scheme that allows gamers to slide the puck between an opponent's legs. In addition, the game looks gorgeous, capturing the essence of the sport including the brutal hits.
Visual Concepts has taken over the development duties for NHL 2K9 and are building a brand new experience from the ground up with the ultimate goal of creating an addictively fun sport simulation of the NHL that will be available this fall.
As the successor to the critically acclaimed NHL 08, winner of seven sports game of the year awards, NHL 09 builds on the momentum of last year, with innovative controls, added depth and new features designed to help newcomers jump into the series. The revolutionary Skill Stick System evolves to bring an unparalleled level of control to the defensive side of the puck. The all new Defensive Skill Stick gives you the ability to sweep your stick to block passing lanes and lift an opponent's stick to prevent one-timers. Take your game online with 6 vs.6 team play, where 12 people can play together on 12 different consoles around the world. With new teams from the Russian, Czech Republic and German Elite leagues, NHL 09 connects hockey fans around the globe like never before. Players new to the series can now shoot, pass and check with ease. NHL 09 features Be A Pro, a game mode that will put you on the ice with a dynamic new 3rd person camera that allows you to play the role of one player. With a performance tracker grading your progress in more than 50 categories, you will know exactly where you need to improve to become the next NHL superstar.
Rock Band is back and better than ever! EA and Harmonix team up again to bring you the latest Rock Band experience, complete with new musical instrument peripherals, new downloads, and new party modes! The game will also support original downloadable content from the first Rock Band, along with the original instruements. Get ready to rock all over again in late 2008!
Yakuza 2 plunges you once more into the violent Japanese underworld where respect and honor holds great importance. In intense brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police, and the Korean mafia, you will have opportunities to dole out more brutal punishment. Play as Kazuma Kiryu, the hero from the original Yakuza and explore Tokyo and now Osaka. Wander through the back alleys of Japan's underworld while trying to prevent an all-out gang war. Endless conflicts and surprise plot twists will immerse you in a dark shadowy world where only the strongest will survive.
Players can explore a richly interactive LEGO Gotham City as Batman and Robin, capturing infamous villains - and even take control of the villains themselves. The Lego Batman story unfolds with Batman's greatest foes escaping from Arkham Asylum and creating mayhem throughout Gotham City. Tracking criminals, including The Joker and The Penguin, players will utilize Batman's gadgets as well as build and operate fantastic vehicles in one or two player cooperative gameplay.
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