[Pre-E3 2006] Crave Preps E3 Showcase
And we're right there to cut and paste that shizzy.
Published: May 3, 2006
Crave Entertainment seems awfully happy with the little niche they've carved out in the industry. After trying for years to aggressively go toe-to-toe with the big boys like EA and Activision, they realized they could play it smart and go with something a little more... casual.
"The past year has been tremendously successful for Crave," gushed Rob Dyer, COO of Crave. "World Championship Poker continues to lead the pack as the first choice of serious poker players, and with brands like VeggieTales we are expanding our presence in the family gaming space. Crave has solidified its position as the leading publisher of casual games on the gaming consoles."
Should you doubt the almighty power of the Rob Dyer, we suggest you take a look at their E3 lineup, with carefully worded descriptors that we pressed ctrl+v with maximum editorial effort to bring you.
World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer "All In"
The third installment of the best-selling poker video game franchise in North America, features some of the most recognizable and successful poker stars in the world, including Howard Lederer, his sister Annie Duke, Greg Raymer, Amir Vahedi, Paul Darden, and Robert Williamson III. Joining the roster for this year's edition are noted international poker superstars Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, and Erin Ness. The PS2 version will support the EyeToy, which allows online opponents to see each other as they play, in addition to supporting text chat.
VeggieTales LarryBoy and the Bad Apple
When the citizens of Bumblyburg need help, there is one superhero who they can always count on: LarryBoy! For the first time ever, the amazing smash hit VeggieTales is coming to game consoles in the heroic adventure LarryBoy and the Bad Apple. The adventure platformer game allows gamers to help LarryBoy in his quest to right wrongs and save the good citizens from the Bad Apple and her webs of temptation.
Gun Club
This non-violent target shooter allows gamers to enter the shooting range, steady their nerves, and take aim at the bull's-eye. The game puts over one hundred faithfully recreated firearms in the hands of the player who can try his or her skill in a wide range of immersive 3D practice environments, from indoor ranges with paper targets, to hillsides with watermelons or flying sporting clays. A certification mode challenges would-be sharpshooters' skills, and detailed descriptions and information for every firearm make it a must-have for gun collectors and enthusiasts.
Dave Mirra BMX Challenge
The next installment in the popular BMX franchise gives you BMX Legend Dave Mirra (one of the most recognized action sports athletes in the world) as the featured rider and the option to customize player characters. There are 17 levels with 9 different environments throughout the game. With 9 bikes to choose from and up to 4 player ad hoc wireless play, it's time to ride.
Hard Rock Casino
Gamers can try their luck at more than 20 different casino games, including table games, machine games, poker rooms and sports bets, while experiencing high-stakes areas, invitation-only tournaments and many unlockable upgrades for your highly customizable character. Beginning with a modest bankroll, players must amass winnings and establish their reputation as the highest roller at the Hard Rock Casino. Along the way, they will encounter unique tournaments, characters, side tasks and unlockables, keeping the game play fresh and challenges exciting.
Granted, some of these games are a little out of our area of interest (and, if we've done a good job roping in the proper demographic, probably yours too), but that doesn't mean we won't at least cover the stuff. Or, um, post screenshots of it. So hey, look for those!
"The past year has been tremendously successful for Crave," gushed Rob Dyer, COO of Crave. "World Championship Poker continues to lead the pack as the first choice of serious poker players, and with brands like VeggieTales we are expanding our presence in the family gaming space. Crave has solidified its position as the leading publisher of casual games on the gaming consoles."
Should you doubt the almighty power of the Rob Dyer, we suggest you take a look at their E3 lineup, with carefully worded descriptors that we pressed ctrl+v with maximum editorial effort to bring you.
World Championship Poker: Featuring Howard Lederer "All In"
The third installment of the best-selling poker video game franchise in North America, features some of the most recognizable and successful poker stars in the world, including Howard Lederer, his sister Annie Duke, Greg Raymer, Amir Vahedi, Paul Darden, and Robert Williamson III. Joining the roster for this year's edition are noted international poker superstars Marcel Luske, Thomas Bihl, and Erin Ness. The PS2 version will support the EyeToy, which allows online opponents to see each other as they play, in addition to supporting text chat.
VeggieTales LarryBoy and the Bad Apple
When the citizens of Bumblyburg need help, there is one superhero who they can always count on: LarryBoy! For the first time ever, the amazing smash hit VeggieTales is coming to game consoles in the heroic adventure LarryBoy and the Bad Apple. The adventure platformer game allows gamers to help LarryBoy in his quest to right wrongs and save the good citizens from the Bad Apple and her webs of temptation.
Gun Club
This non-violent target shooter allows gamers to enter the shooting range, steady their nerves, and take aim at the bull's-eye. The game puts over one hundred faithfully recreated firearms in the hands of the player who can try his or her skill in a wide range of immersive 3D practice environments, from indoor ranges with paper targets, to hillsides with watermelons or flying sporting clays. A certification mode challenges would-be sharpshooters' skills, and detailed descriptions and information for every firearm make it a must-have for gun collectors and enthusiasts.
Dave Mirra BMX Challenge
The next installment in the popular BMX franchise gives you BMX Legend Dave Mirra (one of the most recognized action sports athletes in the world) as the featured rider and the option to customize player characters. There are 17 levels with 9 different environments throughout the game. With 9 bikes to choose from and up to 4 player ad hoc wireless play, it's time to ride.
Hard Rock Casino
Gamers can try their luck at more than 20 different casino games, including table games, machine games, poker rooms and sports bets, while experiencing high-stakes areas, invitation-only tournaments and many unlockable upgrades for your highly customizable character. Beginning with a modest bankroll, players must amass winnings and establish their reputation as the highest roller at the Hard Rock Casino. Along the way, they will encounter unique tournaments, characters, side tasks and unlockables, keeping the game play fresh and challenges exciting.
Granted, some of these games are a little out of our area of interest (and, if we've done a good job roping in the proper demographic, probably yours too), but that doesn't mean we won't at least cover the stuff. Or, um, post screenshots of it. So hey, look for those!
