[Pre-GC 2007] 2K Goes Games Crazy
Games Convention in Leipzig is heating up, here's what 2K will have on hand.
Published: August 20, 2007
With E3 basically going supernova and then imploding, a void has been left in the worldwide games industry events space. While E3 certainly wasn't the only stop on the global video games publicity tour, it certainly was the biggest, drawing thousands of journos from all over the world to check things now.
As the dust has settled, though, the new E3 has taken over in a smaller, slimmer form, and other events have taken up the slack. In Japan, the always-popular Tokyo Game Show has expanded to four days instead of three, while in Europe, the vacuum left by the old ECTS has been replaced with the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.
Though like TGS the majority of the news coming out of the show will be specific to that region, the time between E3 and GC has allowed developers and publishers to polish up new builds of games that have already been shown off -- as well as roll out unannounced games for the first time. We'll try to keep up with any incoming press releases from publishers and post 'em here, right along with this massive diatribe so you actually know what "Pre-GC 2007" means. Yes, we love you like that (and besides, it would just be a crappy cut/paste story if we didn't).
[2K Games’ Line-up Includes]
Borderlands
Borderlands is the new franchise from award-winning developer Gearbox Software that will raise the bar for sci-fi action. Blending frenetic action with character customization and randomly generated items and enemies, Borderlands offers an entirely new gaming experience.
Developer: Gearbox Software
Platform: PlayStation 3
Available: Holiday 2008
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the first offering in the legendary Civilization series to appear exclusively on consoles and handheld systems. Developed by legendary designer Sid Meier and Firaxis Games, this game will deliver revolutionary features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which completely transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before.
Developer: Firaxis Games, a 2K studio
Platform: PlayStation 3
Available: Spring 2008
[2K Sports’ Line-up Includes]
Top Spin 3
Top Spin 3 is the most realistic tennis simulation series ever. Featuring 20 of the top-ranked tennis pros from the ATP and WTA, a new ball physics engine offering improved precision and realism, the most comprehensive online play modes, and the return of the improved Player Creator feature, Top Spin 3 is the pinnacle of the tennis simulation games.
Developer: PAM Development, a 2K studio
Platform: PlayStation 3
Available: Spring 2008
NBA 2K8
Voted best current and next generation NBA hoops franchise by both press and gamers, NBA 2K8 will continue its legacy of basketball excellence. Featuring exciting all-new play modes, defensive controls, off-ball controls, an improved franchise mode and an impressive set of other updated features, NBA 2K8 is poised for another run as the #1 rated NBA simulation.
Developer: Visual Concepts, a 2K studio
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Available: Fall 2007
NHL 2K8
NHL 2K8 reigns supreme as the category leader in innovation, design and critical acclaim with five straight years as the #1 rated* NHL video game. In addition to intensely realistic gameplay, all new player models, and spectacular graphics, NHL 2K8 will feature an unprecedented level of player customization with accurate body styles for each marquee player, providing the most authentic representation of your favorite NHL stars.
Developer: Visual Concepts/Kush Games, 2K studios
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Available: September 2007
And there you have it. Not a bad lineup -- particularly for us PS3 owners, though 2K is clearly not ignoring all the 100+ million PS2 sports fans out there. We'll have more as it comes in.
As the dust has settled, though, the new E3 has taken over in a smaller, slimmer form, and other events have taken up the slack. In Japan, the always-popular Tokyo Game Show has expanded to four days instead of three, while in Europe, the vacuum left by the old ECTS has been replaced with the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.
Though like TGS the majority of the news coming out of the show will be specific to that region, the time between E3 and GC has allowed developers and publishers to polish up new builds of games that have already been shown off -- as well as roll out unannounced games for the first time. We'll try to keep up with any incoming press releases from publishers and post 'em here, right along with this massive diatribe so you actually know what "Pre-GC 2007" means. Yes, we love you like that (and besides, it would just be a crappy cut/paste story if we didn't).
[2K Games’ Line-up Includes]
Borderlands
Borderlands is the new franchise from award-winning developer Gearbox Software that will raise the bar for sci-fi action. Blending frenetic action with character customization and randomly generated items and enemies, Borderlands offers an entirely new gaming experience.
Developer: Gearbox Software
Platform: PlayStation 3
Available: Holiday 2008
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the first offering in the legendary Civilization series to appear exclusively on consoles and handheld systems. Developed by legendary designer Sid Meier and Firaxis Games, this game will deliver revolutionary features like real-time interaction between leaders, multi-player capabilities and integrated video and voice chat, which completely transports the Civilization series to a level of gameplay that fans have never experienced before.
Developer: Firaxis Games, a 2K studio
Platform: PlayStation 3
Available: Spring 2008
[2K Sports’ Line-up Includes]
Top Spin 3
Top Spin 3 is the most realistic tennis simulation series ever. Featuring 20 of the top-ranked tennis pros from the ATP and WTA, a new ball physics engine offering improved precision and realism, the most comprehensive online play modes, and the return of the improved Player Creator feature, Top Spin 3 is the pinnacle of the tennis simulation games.
Developer: PAM Development, a 2K studio
Platform: PlayStation 3
Available: Spring 2008
NBA 2K8
Voted best current and next generation NBA hoops franchise by both press and gamers, NBA 2K8 will continue its legacy of basketball excellence. Featuring exciting all-new play modes, defensive controls, off-ball controls, an improved franchise mode and an impressive set of other updated features, NBA 2K8 is poised for another run as the #1 rated NBA simulation.
Developer: Visual Concepts, a 2K studio
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Available: Fall 2007
NHL 2K8
NHL 2K8 reigns supreme as the category leader in innovation, design and critical acclaim with five straight years as the #1 rated* NHL video game. In addition to intensely realistic gameplay, all new player models, and spectacular graphics, NHL 2K8 will feature an unprecedented level of player customization with accurate body styles for each marquee player, providing the most authentic representation of your favorite NHL stars.
Developer: Visual Concepts/Kush Games, 2K studios
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Available: September 2007
And there you have it. Not a bad lineup -- particularly for us PS3 owners, though 2K is clearly not ignoring all the 100+ million PS2 sports fans out there. We'll have more as it comes in.
