[E3 2006] 2K Buries Us in Games
No, seriously, this is a ton of games.
Published: May 10, 2006
We've been doing quite a few pre-E3 games lineups this year, and that's a good thing; it helps us know what to look out for, ensures that our game pages are relatively up to date, and, well, makes for easy news since we can cut and paste things with lots of little edits and links thrown in for good measure. Yes, we're totally lazy.
We're also psyched, not just by the sheer amount of text we're about to ctrl+v into this mother, but at the games themselves, which range from the expected sports titles, to licensed games (with a license we're more than a little curious about) to some next-gen stuff to even a few PSP offerings. Don't believe us? Well, fine Dr. Doubtful, prepare to be proven wrong. Dead wrong. Oh, oh crap, we didn't mean that. We meant totally wrong:
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony is an all-new adventure, created from the ground-up specifically for the PSP. Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony features all-new playable characters and AI controlled pets and companions, as well as freshly designed non-linear, single player campaigns and support for Ad Hoc co-operative and competitive multiplayer games.
Family Guy
The first video game based on the hugely popular Family Guy TV show, Family Guy features the outrageous humor its millions of fans know and love.
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider is a new third person action video game based on the well-known Marvel Super Hero and upcoming feature film. Ghost Rider is being developed for current generation systems by Climax Group and is scheduled for simultaneous release with the movie in February 2007. Continuing the storyline from the upcoming Columbia Pictures/Marvel Studio's movie, Ghost Rider drops players into the role of Johnny Blaze, a celebrity motorcycle stunt rider who is transformed into a Super Hero with powers to avenge any evil he encounters. Featuring many of the characters and motorcycles from the comic book and upcoming movie, Ghost Rider will engage gamers in an immersive, supernatural third person world with a seamless blend of hand-to-hand combat and high-speed motorcycle action.
The Darkness
Based on the Top Cow comic book The Darkness written by Paul Jenkins and co-created by Marc Silvestri, The Darkness video game is a gritty, first-person, action-adventure game for next generation console systems. On his 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family. With his new powers, Jackie is able to wreak terrifying havoc on his enemies. In the game, players experience photo-realistic graphics, fully interactive environments and a totally immersive storyline that awaits those that enter The Darkness.
The Da Vinci Code
Players unlock the code as they experience the mysterious world of The Da Vinci Code. An adventure/puzzle game with action elements, The Da Vinci Code challenges players to solve mysteries and puzzles that go beyond anything they have seen or read. Encountering new plot twists and clues, players must try to stay one step ahead of an enemy formed by an ominous, covert society that will stop at nothing to protect a secret that has been locked away for centuries. Based on the highly anticipated film and the best-selling novel of all time, The Da Vinci Code combines stealth, adventure, combat and puzzle-solving elements to create the ultimate adventure.
NHL 2K7
NHL 2K7 reigns supreme as the category leader in
innovation, design and critical acclaim with four straight years as the #1 rated NHL video game. 2K7 notches a 2nd year of next-generation domination with a groundbreaking presentation system
that will truly engross gamers with cinematic style bringing raw emotion and exciting drama to every hockey game. New additions to ProControl empower players to turn up the defensive pressure on specific opposing players. Combined with high-quality visual details
and the most comprehensive franchise options in any hockey game, NHL 2K7 will deliver yet another year of truly immersive and authentic NHL action.
NBA 2K7
Voted best current and next-generation NBA hoops franchise by both press and gamers, NBA 2K7 will continue its legacy of dominance this year on the hard court. The highly acclaimed Shot Stick - voted
one of the best innovations of 2005 - returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. Combined with incredible graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations, NBA 2K7 is poised for another run as the #1 rated NBA simulation.
College Hoops 2K7
College Hoops 2K7, the #1 rated college basketball game four years running on both Xbox and PlayStation 2, returns for its sophomore season on the Xbox 360 and is set to make its freshman debut on the PlayStation 3 system. Leadership makes a difference this year as team chemistry plays a vital role in a team's performance--especially come tournament time. The college atmosphere is fully realized with updated mascots, improved crowd interaction and more fight songs. With over 325 NCAA Division 1 schools and the deepest legacy mode around, College Hoops 2K7 defines the college basketball experience.
Too... Many... Gaaaaaames...
We're also psyched, not just by the sheer amount of text we're about to ctrl+v into this mother, but at the games themselves, which range from the expected sports titles, to licensed games (with a license we're more than a little curious about) to some next-gen stuff to even a few PSP offerings. Don't believe us? Well, fine Dr. Doubtful, prepare to be proven wrong. Dead wrong. Oh, oh crap, we didn't mean that. We meant totally wrong:
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony is an all-new adventure, created from the ground-up specifically for the PSP. Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony features all-new playable characters and AI controlled pets and companions, as well as freshly designed non-linear, single player campaigns and support for Ad Hoc co-operative and competitive multiplayer games.
Family Guy
The first video game based on the hugely popular Family Guy TV show, Family Guy features the outrageous humor its millions of fans know and love.
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider is a new third person action video game based on the well-known Marvel Super Hero and upcoming feature film. Ghost Rider is being developed for current generation systems by Climax Group and is scheduled for simultaneous release with the movie in February 2007. Continuing the storyline from the upcoming Columbia Pictures/Marvel Studio's movie, Ghost Rider drops players into the role of Johnny Blaze, a celebrity motorcycle stunt rider who is transformed into a Super Hero with powers to avenge any evil he encounters. Featuring many of the characters and motorcycles from the comic book and upcoming movie, Ghost Rider will engage gamers in an immersive, supernatural third person world with a seamless blend of hand-to-hand combat and high-speed motorcycle action.
The Darkness
Based on the Top Cow comic book The Darkness written by Paul Jenkins and co-created by Marc Silvestri, The Darkness video game is a gritty, first-person, action-adventure game for next generation console systems. On his 21st birthday, the awesome and terrible powers of the Darkness awaken within Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman for the Franchetti crime family. With his new powers, Jackie is able to wreak terrifying havoc on his enemies. In the game, players experience photo-realistic graphics, fully interactive environments and a totally immersive storyline that awaits those that enter The Darkness.
The Da Vinci Code
Players unlock the code as they experience the mysterious world of The Da Vinci Code. An adventure/puzzle game with action elements, The Da Vinci Code challenges players to solve mysteries and puzzles that go beyond anything they have seen or read. Encountering new plot twists and clues, players must try to stay one step ahead of an enemy formed by an ominous, covert society that will stop at nothing to protect a secret that has been locked away for centuries. Based on the highly anticipated film and the best-selling novel of all time, The Da Vinci Code combines stealth, adventure, combat and puzzle-solving elements to create the ultimate adventure.
NHL 2K7
NHL 2K7 reigns supreme as the category leader in
innovation, design and critical acclaim with four straight years as the #1 rated NHL video game. 2K7 notches a 2nd year of next-generation domination with a groundbreaking presentation system
that will truly engross gamers with cinematic style bringing raw emotion and exciting drama to every hockey game. New additions to ProControl empower players to turn up the defensive pressure on specific opposing players. Combined with high-quality visual details
and the most comprehensive franchise options in any hockey game, NHL 2K7 will deliver yet another year of truly immersive and authentic NHL action.
NBA 2K7
Voted best current and next-generation NBA hoops franchise by both press and gamers, NBA 2K7 will continue its legacy of dominance this year on the hard court. The highly acclaimed Shot Stick - voted
one of the best innovations of 2005 - returns with more responsive controls and new mechanics to master. Combined with incredible graphics, including new sweat technology details and animating hair, revamped post game, and hundreds of new shooting, passing, and dribbling animations, NBA 2K7 is poised for another run as the #1 rated NBA simulation.
College Hoops 2K7
College Hoops 2K7, the #1 rated college basketball game four years running on both Xbox and PlayStation 2, returns for its sophomore season on the Xbox 360 and is set to make its freshman debut on the PlayStation 3 system. Leadership makes a difference this year as team chemistry plays a vital role in a team's performance--especially come tournament time. The college atmosphere is fully realized with updated mascots, improved crowd interaction and more fight songs. With over 325 NCAA Division 1 schools and the deepest legacy mode around, College Hoops 2K7 defines the college basketball experience.
Too... Many... Gaaaaaames...
