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Ace
Combat 5 Cinematic Storyline
& Characters Unfolds
 Leading video games
developer and publisher Namco
Hometek Inc. has just released
the intro movie for ACE COMBAT 5.
The movie introduces some of the
game’s main characters,
including a no nonsense squadron
leader, an observant journalist
and a brave female trainee.
It also reveals the
game’s intriguing storyline
and thrilling mission yet to
come, in which players assume the
role of a male fighter pilot
called into action with a new
squadron to protect the nation of
Osea and defend the hostile
skies.
ACE COMBAT 5 blends highly
realistic graphics and dog
fighting action with the
intensity and regimen of squadron
command to offer the most
explosive title in the Ace Combat
series. Offering more than
50 licensed planes and a
compelling storyline with more
than 30 missions, players are
tested to the fullest with
air-to-air combat, air-to-ground
fighting, air-to-sea assaults,
rescue, recon and more.
With the addition of
Wingman Command, players can
issue mid-mission directives to
plan and execute group attacks
with fellow squadron members.
Players also have access to
in-game radio communications with
their squadrons and enemies,
adding to the realism and
intensity of the game’s
dynamic battle sequences. ACE
COMBAT 5 will soar to new heights
in Fall 2004.
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Tales of Symphonia Ships
Exclusively for GameCube
 The perilous quest
for survival will soon be a
reality. Leading video
games developer and publisher
Namco Hometek Inc. announced
today that its popular
quest-driven role-playing game, Tales
of Symphonia, has gone
gold. Exclusively for
Nintendo GameCube, Tales of
Symphonia will lead players
on an epic adventure filled with
intrigue, sacrifice and surprises
as it makes its way to retail
outlets on July 13, 2004.
Combining a dynamic battle system
with breathtaking graphics, Tales
of Symphonia provides an
incredible game play experience
with its story-driven action.
Fans of previous entries in the Tales
series will wholeheartedly
embrace Tales of Symphonia
when it arrives in stores this
July.
The latest installment in
Namco’s popular Tales
series of games, Tales of
Symphonia offers full control
of characters through its unique
real-time battle system, allowing
for the execution and combination
of multiple magic spells and
special attacks. Including
more than a dozen mini-games and
side quests, the game redefines
the role-playing genre with an
emotionally driven storyline
transcending more than 80 hours
of game play. In addition, Tales
of Symphonia features
characters designed by renowned
Japanese artist Kosuke Fujishima,
delivering beautiful anime-style
cel-shaded graphics to the
game’s expansive 3D worlds. Tales
of Symphonia is rated T for
Teen and carries a suggested
retail price of $49.99. The
game will be available in stores
nationwide beginning the week of
July 12, 2004. For more
information about the game or to
enter the “Chosen One”
sweepstakes visit the Tales of
Symphonia web site at .
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The Ultimate Marvel
Team-Up X-Men: Legends
 Activision and Raven
Software are giving gamers and
Marvel fans the world over the
chance to build their
X–Men™ dream team with
the announcement of X–Men™:
Legends for the
PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, Xbox™
video game system from Microsoft
and Nintendo GameCube™. In
this real–time RPG, players
get the chance to assemble, train
and lead their own X–Men
fighting force in a battle
against some of the deadliest
foes in the Marvel Universe
including the Morlocks™,
the Brotherhood of Mutants™
and robotic Sentinels™. To
be successful, players will have
to draw on the powers of a
diverse pool of X–Men and
use teamwork to unleash the full
power of their squad.
“X–Men: Legends
is the first game to capture the
complete essence of the
X–Men by allowing players to
control multiple characters that
fight together as a team,”
states Larry Goldberg, executive
vice president, Activision
Worldwide Studios. “The game
will blend the best parts of the
movies, comic books in a
fantastic new adventure that
allows the you to develop your
specialized powers as you succeed
through your missions.” Four–player
co–operative mode is also
planned, allowing multiple
players to partner–up in
X–Men: Legends. With dynamic
joining, new players can join the
adventure at any time, or gamers
can take a break and pit their
heroes against each other in the
X–Men’s famed Danger
Room. X–Men: Legends
is expected to ship in 2004.
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Konami Ships Metal Gear
Solid: The Twin Snakes
 Konami is shipping
Metal Gear Solid(r): The Twin
Snakes(tm) this month,
exclusively designed for Nintendo
GameCube(tm). Players will have
the opportunity of experiencing
the critically-acclaimed story of
the original Metal Gear Solid(r)
in the beautifully rendered world
of Metal Gear Solid(r) 2: Sons of
Liberty(tm). Elements from
Metal Gear Solid(r) 2: Sons of
Liberty(tm) greatly enhance the
gameplay experience of the
original title. Metal Gear
Solid(r) The Twin Snakes(tm)
maintains the rich storyline, and
the heart-pounding espionage and
stealth action defined by the
series.
Metal Gear Solid(r): The Twin
Snakes(tm) also reinvents the
Metal Gear Solid(r) experience
with all-new polygon demo
cinematic sequences led by
Japanese film director and writer
Ryuhei Kitamura as well as new
character voiceovers, including
the voice of the renowned
screenwriter (X-Men) and actor,
David Hayter. Players will step
into the role of the legendary
videogame hero, Solid Snake, as
they strive to save the world
from a terrorist organization
called FOXHOUND. In addition,
players will need to infiltrate
the enemy base, seize the
terrorist cell and destroy a new
weapon of mass destruction,
better known as Metal Gear(r). |
