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E3 '06 Unveiled: Vivendi Announces Warcraft Expansion, More
This week, fatalities at a higher level, not letting sleeping dogs lie, contra style, a spherical fathead and a liberating deliberate game for Xbox.
Posted May 09, 2006
By NEWSROOM, EVERGEEK MEDIA
 
Vivendi Games (VG) just unveiled its product line-up for the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Among the company's titles to be shown during E3 is Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, the expansion pack to the world's most popular massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG).

Sierra Entertainment will also highlight exciting new titles, including Scarface The World Is Yours, which will be shown in a theater that recreates the infamous mansion balcony shoot-out from the iconic film starring Al Pacino; Eragon, based on the best-selling novel and upcoming feature film from 20th Century Fox, Eragon. Fox and Vivendi Games will be previewing exclusive footage from the movie and presenting the game in the Eragon Theater. Sierra will also debut F.E.A.R. 360, the critically acclaimed 2005 PC title being released on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as several other exciting Sierra titles.

Other major E3 releases from Sierra Entertainment include Timeshift for Xbox 360, PC titles World in Conflict, Caesar IV, and F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, the expansion pack to F.E.A.R., and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system titles 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition and Miami Vice The Game. VG's new Sierra Online division will highlight FreeStyle Street Basketball, currently one of the most popular games in Korea, and Vivendi Games Mobile will showcase new mobile titles.

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Expansion Pack)
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade takes up where World of Warcraft left off, with the races of the Horde and the Alliance continuing to rebuild their lives among the shattered lands of Azeroth. Amid the fragile peace that exists between the factions come rumors that the Burning Legion's age-old war against Azeroth – the so-called Burning Crusade – has been rekindled and threatens to consume the world in another firestorm of war and strife. Additional news, including details on the highly anticipated beta-test and expected release dates for each region, will be announced in the coming months.


Scarface: The World Is Yours
Scarface: The World Is Yours is an open-world action game that puts players in the epic role of Tony Montana. Featuring an unprecedented all-star Hollywood cast and an original script penned by renowned writer David McKenna, the creator of American History X and Blow, Scarface: The World Is Yours will bring Tony Montana to life in an "authentic" Scarface experience. Developed by Radical Entertainment with an expected release this Fall for PlayStation2, Xbox and Windows PC.


Eragon
Based on the worldwide literary phenomenon and the 2006 20th Century Fox film starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, Academy Award nominee John Malkovich, Djimon Hounsou, Robert Carlyle, Ed Speleers and Sienna Guillory, Eragon immerses the player in a magical world of dragon riders, destiny and adventure. Gamers will engage in intense battles with a combo and magic-based combat system. Developed by Stormfront Studios and Amaze Entertainment with an expected release this Fall for PlayStation2, Xbox 360, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Windows PC.


World in Conflict
World in Conflict purportedly represents the next-generation of strategy games, with completely destructible 3D battlefields, aggressive team-based multiplayer action and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. The game presents a chillingly authentic Cold War scenario created by noted author and Cold War authority Larry Bond. Developed by Massive Entertainment and expected by Spring, 2007, for Windows PC.


F.E.A.R. 360
The best shooter of 2005 comes to the Xbox 360 with brand new single player and multiplayer content. F.E.A.R. is a paranormal action thriller presented entirely in first person. It is an unprecedented adrenaline rush of close quarters combat seamlessly melded with the spine-tingling, shocking intensity of the unknown. Developed by Day One Studios and expected in time for the holiday shopping season, 2006.


F.E.A.R. Extraction Point (Expansion Pack)
In the expansion pack for the critically acclaimed F.E.A.R., Extraction Point kicks off where the original title ended – with a bang. The First Encounter Assault Recon Team (F.E.A.R.) returns to battle the now-free Alma and her deadly minions across a desolated city. Developed by TimeGate Studios for Windows PC and expected to release in October, 2006.


Timeshift
Timeshift is a futuristic FPS that is all about controlling time. Using the Quantum Suit, players have the ability to slow, stop and reverse the flow of time for short periods to solve problems and take out enemies while remaining completely unaffected. Developed by Sabre Interactive for Xbox 360 and Windows PC with an expected release date of September, 2006.


Caesar IV
Caesar IV advances, refines and updates the city-building gameplay pioneered by the Caesar franchise while remaining true to its predecessor's proud legacy. In Caesar IV, players take on the role of an aspiring provincial governor. Developed by Tilted Mill and expected by September 2006 on Windows PC.


50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition
The gritty urban action game starring multi-platinum recording artist 50 Cent goes portable. 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition is offers a fusion of music, gaming and video entertainment, including an exclusive G Unit documentary and 15 music videos. Developed by High Voltage Software for the PSP. Expected in August, 2006.


Miami Vice The Game
Inspired by the upcoming summer film from Universal Pictures, Miami Vice The Game puts players deep undercover as narcotics officers Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in the decadent world of present-day Miami. Developed by Rebellion Studios for PSP and expected in July, 2006.


FreeStyle Street Basketball
Freestyle is a fast-paced online basketball game where players meet on virtual courts to challenge each other in a dynamic pick-up game environment, featuring cutting-edge music, fashions and gravity defying basketball moves. Developed by JC Entertainment Corp. Date and platform(s) to be announded.



 
 
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