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CONTENTS:
2009 TITLES (35)
2010+ TITLES (6)
2009 DLC / GAME ADD-ONS (5)
MMO TITLES (5)
2009 XBLA TITLES (39)
2010 XBLA TITLES (1)
2009 TITLES
Battlestations: Pacific (76)
Eidos
May 12 US, May 15 EU, May 21 JP, May 28 AU
Set in WWII, Battlestations: Pacific delivers intense, action-packed combat and strategic warfare on an extraordinary scale and features two distinctly different single player campaigns. As the Americans, the game picks up the story where Battlestations: Midway left off and allows players to fight their way from The Battle of Midway to Okinawa as they try to secure peace in the Pacific. As the Japanese however, players take control of the Imperial Japanese fleet and have the unique chance to fight at Pearl Harbor before attempting to change the course of history and take full control of the Pacific Ocean.
Black College Football: The Xperience
Aspyr, Nerjyzed Entertainment
July 20 US
The Doug Williams Edition is a first-of-its-kind game that immerses players in the rich culture, history and pageantry of football game day on Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses. The game fuses realistic, bone-jarring football action created using the Unreal 3.0 engine with two unique new rhythm games – the interactive Halftime Show and Drum Line Challenge. In addition, a wealth of historical data has been integrated in the Legacy Museum and dozens of licensed tracks performed by college football's most entertaining marching bands are included in the game's Jukebox.
Captain Blood
SeaWolf, 1C Company
Winter 2009
Captain Blood is a hack'n'slash game based on the novels by Rafael Sabatini which tells an alternative story of the famous captain’s adventures. The story unfolds in the world of noble robbers and the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean. This is a world full of mysteries, intrigues and amazing feats.
Gameplay consists of three main elements: the first is when the hero participates in hand-to-hand fights and uses various cold steel and fire-arms against their enemies. The second are the fights against extremely powerful bosses and finally the ocean battles as the hero captures or destroys other boats. Ships boardings and fort assaults, treasure hunts and fights against dishonorable villains -- this is the story of Captain Blood.
Darkest of Days
8Monkey Labs, Phantom EFX
September 8 US, TBA EU
In Darkest of Days, players travel back and forth through the annals time to relive some mankind's most dire hours, when human society was at its lowest points. By fighting through terrible events such as The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest conflict of the Civil War, and the volcanic eruption in Pompeii in the year 79, the player attempts to save certain key individuals who were never meant to become involved in these truly monstrous events and thereby change human history for the better.
Deathsmiles
Cave
April 23 JP
DeathSmiles is a Shoot-'Em-Up game, developed and published by Cave, which was released in Japan in 2009.
Divinity 2 : Ego Draconis
Larian Studios, DTP
September 2009 US / EU
In Divinity 2 – Ego Draconis, players find themselves once again in Rivellon, a timeless world full of awe and magic, shattered and frightened by the apocalyptic wars of the past. No one knows why so many people had to give their lives. Everything seems to be over, but the peace was deceptive, for the demon has returned and the horror once again runs its course.
Players begin as a Dragon Slayer, hunters whom travel the countryside determined to rid their lands of Dragons. As the story of Divinity 2 -- Ego Draconis unfolds, the player will discover new abilities and possibilities as they evolve into a legendary Dragon Lord. In addition, the player character's abilities can be steadily improved over the course of the game and specialized in specific areas. The world of Divinity 2 – Ego Draconis is filled with humans and fantasy creatures, each having special combat abilities. Players will need to use every skill, potion and hidden trick to their strategic advantage to reclaim the lands of Rivellon.
Dream C Club
D3 Publisher
August 27 JP
A Cabaret-style simulation game. You spend a year going to a cabaret club every weekend and interact with the host girls and spend your weekdays working to earn the money to afford your lavish spending.
Dreamkiller
Mindware, Aspyr Media
Fall 2009 US / EU
Much like Double Fine's Psychonauts, Dreamkiller tasks players with entering the minds of troubled individuals in an attempt to save them from their own inner demons. Unlike Psychonauts, Dreamkiller focuses on fast-paced shooting and "over-the-top weapons."
Several multiplayer modes accompany the 12-level single-player campaign, in which psychologist Alice Drake also uses her "supernatural abilities" to combat mental evil.
Forza Motorsport 3
Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Game Studios
October 27 US, October 23 EU
Launching this October, Forza Motorsport 3 is the definitive racing game for everyone from hardcore tuners to anyone who’s ever dreamed of driving at full-throttle. Backed by breathtaking HD graphics and bone-jarring physics, you’ll take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe. Forza Motorsport 3 includes driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game a gripping pick-up-and-play experience for audiences of all ages and skill levels, while new customization and sharing tools will further fuel the imaginations of the thriving Forza Motorsport community on Xbox LIVE.
Halo 3: ODST
Bungie
September 22 US / EU, Q4 2009 JP, TBA 2009 AU
Launching Sept. 22, Halo 3: ODST is a new game in the landmark Halo saga that lets players experience the events leading up to the epic story told in Halo 3 through the eyes of a special forces ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper). In addition to an all-new campaign, ODST includes three new Halo 3 multiplayer maps and the complete, stand-alone Halo 3 multiplayer experience.2 The game also introduces Firefight, an exciting new cooperative multiplayer mode that pits up to four players against increasingly challenging waves of enemies. As a special bonus, Halo 3: ODST also includes an invitation to the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE. Also, launching on the same date with Halo 3: ODST is the Halo 3: ODST Collector’s Pack, which offers Halo fans a new and exclusive wireless controller and the game title in one package at a great price.
Halo Wars (82)
Ensemble Studios, Microsoft Game Studios
February 26 JP / AU, February 27 EU, March 3 US
Halo Wars is the next big real-time strategy game from Ensemble Studios, creators of "Age of Empires." Designed exclusively for the Xbox 360, Halo Wars allows you to take charge of the human UNSC armies and see the Halo universe from a totally new perspective. Halo Wars takes place before Halo 1 during the UNSC's first deadly encounters with the Covenant. Players lead the crew of the UNSC's "Spirit of Fire" from initial skirmishes to an all out war against the evil Covenant.
Indianapolis 500 Evolution
Destineer
August 2009 US
The innovations, talent, and rivalries at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 1960s changed automotive racing forever. Be a part of the decade that shaped history as you develop, build, and race your own custom-built speed machine on some of the most famous tracks and races in the world, including the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tweak your car and drive the way you choose, both online and off. Either racing solo or in 8 player online multiplayer on Xbox Live, Indianapolis 500 Evolution immerses you in the most intensive rivalries the racing world has ever seen!
Infernal: Hell's Vengeance
Metropolis Software House, Playlogic
June 23 US
Infernal: Hell's Vengeance calls on players to assume the role of Ryan Lennox, an unlikely hero who has turned into a ghost and feeds himself on defeated souls after being recruited by hell to fight Etherlight - heaven's own secret agency. Etherlight has eliminated most of hell's earthly agents and is planning its final blow against its arch-rival by sending Lennox back to the bowels of hell.
Armed with a vast arsenal of weapons and supernatural powers, players are left to take on Etherlight single-handedly. The captivating plot sends players from ancient monastery catacombs and secret mountain hideouts to sprawling harbor docks and oil refineries, before finally facing the ultimate showdown!
Left 4 Dead 2
Valve
November 17 US / EU
Left 4 Dead 2 is the sequel to the best-selling and critically acclaimed cooperative multiplayer smash from Valve, creators of Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress and Counter-Strike. Introducing melee weapons and new enemies to the original’s award-winning gameplay, L4D2 casts players as one of four new ‘Survivors’ battling zombie hordes as they travel from Savannah, Ga., through New Orleans’ French Quarter.
Lips: Number One Hits
iNiS Corp, Microsoft Game Studios
October 5 US / EU
Lips: Number One Hits features popular tracks spanning diverse genres and generations that have graced the No. 1 position on major global charts.
Combined with the power of the motion-sensitive LED wireless microphones, which are compatible with the top third-party music games releasing this fall, “Lips: Number One Hits” should let even the shiest closet singers grab a mic and strut their stuff with friends and family.
Magna Carta 2
Softmax, Namco Bandai
August 6 JP, Q4 2009 US / EU
The shadow of civil war looms over the kingdom of Lanzheim and Juto, a boy with no recollection of his past may be the key to ending the cycle of bloodshed. Magna Carta II delivers a unique role-playing experience that combines real-time action, timing-based attacks, over-drive combinations and the strategic use of skills, magical power and critical attacks on a journey to discover one’s true destiny in the midst of tragedy and war.
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
1C Company, Paradox Interactive
August 2009 US
Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim blends the excitement of kingdom building simulation with the depth of a role-playing game. The game includes one single-player campaign, 10 multiplayer missions, 16 maps, and multiplayer modes for two or four players.
Ninja Blade (68)
From Software, Microsoft
January 29 JP, April 3 EU, April 7 US
Ninja Blade is an action adventure game set within modern day Tokyo. Parasites known as alpha-worms have mysteriously appeared, unleashing a wave of human destruction as they rapidly spread east, reaching the shores of Tokyo. With the future of humankind hanging in the balance, an exclusive and elite team possessing highly specialized skills is formed to eliminate the enemy onslaught, and ultimately save mankind from complete obliteration.
Ninety-Nine Nights II
Feel Plus, Microsoft
TBA 2009 JP, TBA US / EU
The Ninety-Nine Nights legend continues in this exhilarating sequel to the 2006 large-scale battle game.
Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (39)
Tamsoft, D3 Publisher
February 10 US, February 27 EU
Evil crawls the night, and only a super-hot vixen in a string bikini and a cowboy hat can slaughter the undead to save us all! Take on the role of Aya or her little sister Saki, both of whom will need to put their legendary samurai skills to the test in order to battle legions of zombies terrorizing their city. Armed with only their swords and their beauty, these deadly sisters will stop at nothing to rid their home of the zombie threat. Every person they meet and enemy they battle gets them closer to understanding who or what is behind this zombie outbreak and putting an end to it. Babes, bikinis, zombies and swords ... who could ask for more!
Race Pro (72)
SimBin Development Team, Atari
February 17 US, February 20 EU, March 5 AU
Race Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience - with precision physics and handling, racers will feel every bend and burst of acceleration along with every emotion from pre-race tension in the pit lanes to the exhilaration of capturing the checker flag. Race Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks.
Raiden IV
Moss Ltd, UFO Interactive
September 8 US, October 2008 JP
Continue the fight with the fourth edition in the shooter series. Raiden IV utilizes the power of the Xbox 360 to deliver Raiden graphics, gameplay and style like never before. The screen will be filled with countless sorties that you must shoot, evade and destroy, utilizing amazing new weaponry, along with fan favorites.
Raiden Fighters Aces (73)
Gulti, Valcon Games
May 7 US
A compilation of games in the Raiden Fighters franchise. All three arcade classics have been faithfully recreated in this ultimate collection. A new Training mode lets you modify every aspect your ships and wingmen, skip to any level, or play in slow-motion. Comprehensive screen and control settings let you play each game full-screen as a side-scroller, or even vertically on a rotated 4:3 display! Play 2-player co-op games offline, or play Arcade Mode as a lone-wolf, posting high-scores and gameclips to Xbox Live.
Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger
Atomic Motion, Evolved Games
August 28 EU, August 11 US
Raven Squad puts players in control of two groups of mercenary squads who crash land behind enemy lines in the Amazonian jungles. It will require tactical planning and a liberal amount of brute force to escape to safety. Each of the eight squad members possesses distinctive skills and weaponry that the player will have to use wisely to progress through the game's story driven objectives. Raven Squad sets itself apart by allowing players to switch freely between real-time strategy and first-person shooter gameplay. Only by mastering both of these modes of play, and becoming adept at switching between the two, will players make it out of the jungle alive.
Risen
Piranha Bytes, Deep Silver
October 5 US, TBA JP / EU
An RPG project by Deep Silver and the Piranha Bytes. In the game, the protagonist finds himself shipwrecked after a storm and finds himself on a mysterious island. An active volcano dominates the scene. Ancient temple ruins recently have risen from the ground, and bizarre creatures infest the island.
Section 8
TimeGate Studios, SouthPeak Games
August 25 US, August 28 EU
Section 8 is a large-scale, futuristic first person shooter that brings strategy and tactics to the first-person shooter genre in a game where players can modify the battlefield on the fly.
The game's name refers to the super elite squad of powered armor infantry that serve as the focus of the single-player content. The squad’s nickname is because of its penchant for taking on suicide missions that no one else will tackle.
Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper
Spiders Games, Focus Home Interactive
TBA
The year is 1888, and the setting is London's Whitechapel area, where a horrible series of crimes has taken place in this East End district. The bodies of several women who have suffered horrible mutilations have been found. The police have been having a hard time finding a serious lead as the murders continue, creating paranoia and terror in the streets. Sherlock Holmes sets out to find clues in the dark, gloomy streets of Whitechapel, following a macabre trail of the one that the press calls Jack the Ripper. During this terrifying adventure, Sherlock will attempt to shed some light on the mystery that shrouds the identity and motive of the one who hides behind this terrifying nickname.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope (73)
Tri-Ace, Square Enix
February 19 JP / AS, February 23 US, June 4 AU, June 5 EU
Star Ocean: The Last Hope is the fourth entry in the futuristic space opera RPG series, the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy RPG series. This prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines sci-fi and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the Star Ocean universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real-time battle system, introducing amazing graphics and next-gen visual effects.
Stoked (74)
Bongfish GmbH, Destineer
February 26 US, TBA EU
Developed in conjunction with world-renowned snowboarding movie creator Absinthe Films, Stoked captures the pioneering spirit of professional back country riders. Exhilarating snowboarding experiences are born from dynamic backcountry conditions. The riders who brave and master these conditions are the stuff of legend in Absinthe videos and on the pages of snowboarding magazines. The look and style of these riders are emulated across the world. In Stoked, it's your turn to become a legendary rider and wow the world on the Xbox Live online entertainment network by becoming an absolute snowboarding phenomenon.
Supreme Commander 2
Gas Powered Games, Square Enix
TBA
Experience brutal battles on a massive scale! In Supreme Commander 2, players will wage war by creating enormous customizable armies and experimental war machines that can change the balance of power at any given moment. Take the role of one of the three enigmatic commanders, each representing a unique faction with a rich story that brings a new level of emotional connection to the RTS genre, or fight the battle online. Where do your loyalties lie?
The Precursors
Deep Shadows, Play Ten Interactive
TBA
In Precursors the players take on the role of a young fighter pilot who immediately becomes embroiled in a tumultuous war that will engulf the cosmos. Using an assortment of crushing weapons and perks, ranging from organic guns use to buggy driving, the player and his three teammates will set out to uncover a secret of ancient races that threatens the balance of powers in the galaxy.
Twelve beautiful and detailed planets, a variety of space ships, flyers and other vehicles, and a host of weapons ranging from standard plasma rifles to bizarre spider cannons, are among the features that make The Precursors unique. The game blends role-playing engagement and dynamic FPS-style action in a completely open world. The thrill of exploring space, leading adventures on faraway planets and fighting in merciless wars between rival galactic empires makes for a compelling experience.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Ubisoft
Fall 2009 US / EU
The adventures of Sam Fisher continue in the fifth entry of the stealth-based series. In this game, all of the rules have changed, as the storyline takes a dramatic turn that will reinvent the Splinter Cell franchise forever. Fisher can no longer rely on his trusted bag of tools and iconic goggles. He's gone beyond being a double agent. Now he's a fully fledged fugitive without the intel of 3rd Echelon or the support of his friends. This time around, Fisher is going to need more than just a dark corner to survive...
Experience original game play based on improvisation where your environment becomes your weapon. You need to react to changing situations and use the environment and the crowds around you to create diversions and deter your enemies.
Tropico 3
Haemimont Games, Kalypso Media
September 2009 US / EU
Tropico 3 goes back to the roots of the hit strategy series closely following the original Tropico story-line.
Velvet Assassin (56)
Replay Studios, SouthPeak Games
April 30 US, May 8 EU, May 21 AU
Inspired by the fascinating story and unbreakable spirit of British secret agent Violette Szabo, Velvet Assassin lets you take control of Violette Summer, a beautiful spy deep behind enemy lines during World War II. Intense stealth-action gameplay with a startling real-time lighting system and surreal visuals combine to produce an incredible gaming experience. Through third-person gameplay, sneak up on enemies and pull the pins from their belted grenades. Infiltrate a Gestapo prison and slip cyanide to your own men before the Germans make them talk. Slink through the shadows to finish off your unsuspecting enemies with a single, silent move. Through Violette's fever dreams, experience what she experienced. Walk where she walked. And kill those she killed.
Venetica
Deck 13, Digital Entertainment Pool
TBA
In the era of Venetica, Death walks among the living as a flesh & blood being, carrying out the deeds of an ancient council known by a few as Corpus. Each generation of the Corpus is set with the task of selecting the next predecessor of the bringer of death. Unfortunately, the most recent council had unwittingly selected a crafty necromancer who is determined on bringing death and destruction to the world.
This conniving imposter has managed to transform into an undead fiend, which no mortal man can kill. This power-crazed necromancer is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only one person stands in his way, Scarlett, the daughter of Death.
Up to now she has known nothing of her origins, her powers and the capabilities that she possesses - now she is challenged to learn how to develop and use her powers to save her father and curse the necromancer and his henchmen to the eternal hereafter.
2010 + TITLES
Alan Wake
Remedy, Microsoft Game Studios
Spring 2010 US / EU
Fill the shoes of one Alan Wake, a man who makes his living from the terror of others as a best-selling suspense novelist. Trapped in the deceptively peaceful Washington town of Bright Falls, where he came to escape the trauma of losing his fiancée, Alan must piece together a mystery to prevent himself from being trapped inside a nightmarish world forever.
An intense psychological thriller from Remedy, the creators of Max Payne, Alan Wake looks to raise the bar for future games, creating a true cinematic experience. Explore an expansive world filled with missions, unique puzzles, intense combat, and horrifying enemies. Dig into a twisting and multi-layered story filled with suspense, engaging characters, and shocking revelations.
Crackdown 2
Ruffian Games, Microsoft Game Studios
TBA 2010
The sequel to the award-winning Crackdown, Crackdown 2 is the premier open-ended action experience that lets you be judge, jury and executioner for a vast city. Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 in 2010, Crackdown 2 will take multiplayer2 gaming to unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the complete freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice and peace to Pacific City — by any means necessary.
Halo: Reach
Bungie, Microsoft
TBA 2010
The Halo saga reached a dramatic climax with Halo 3, but the franchise did not end there -- not by a long shot...
Kingdom Under Fire II
Phantagram
TBA 2010 US / EU / JP
Kingdom Under Fire II is an RTS for the masses that features both a single campaign mode as well as a MMO mode. Players can explore vast battlefields, experience unique gameplay and get lost in a new storyline, which introduces a third faction to the struggle between the Human Alliance and the Dark Legiona.
Mass Effect 2
BioWare, EA
January 2010 US, TBA EU / JP
Conceived as a trilogy, the sequel to Mass Effect promises another epic intergalactic tale of planetary exploration, civil conflict, challenges of conscious, and perhaps even romantic entanglements. In this dark second chapter, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril...
Mechwarrior
Piranha Games, Smith & Tinker
TBA 2010
2009 DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT / GAME ADD-ONS
Fable II: Knothole Island (66)
Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Game Studios
January 13 US / EU
Discover new quests, locations, characters and more in the premium Knothole Island download. Meet Gordon the submariner in the Bowerstone docks, where you'll be showered with unique gifts to entice you to the mysterious island. There you will embark on new adventures, fight new creatures and find Albion's rarest weapons, clothes and potions. You will also be able to check your standing in over 50 new Leaderboards on Lionhead.com. If you have the Knothole Island (Premium) pack and want to play co-op in any part of Albion, your co-op partner must have the Fable II Knothole Island (Free) or (Premium) pack. To enjoy the complete Knothole Island experience in co-op play, both players must download the Knothole Island (Premium) pack.
Fable II: See the Future (61)
Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Game Studios
May 12 US / EU / JP
In "See the Future," players will be given the chance to heed the call for a hero to restore color and balance to the world, or let Albion fall to the wayside. Those who emerge victorious will receive the ultimate reward: a quest that provides a vision of Albion's future and what lies ahead for those born into the heroic bloodline. The fantastical new quests in "See the Future" will bring players face-to-face with new characters, creatures, events and legendary artifacts.
Gears of War 2: Dark Corners
Epic Games, Microsoft
July 28 US / EU
A value-packed compilation that combines all previous Gears of War 2 Game Add-ons with brand new multiplayer and campaign content.
Included is the Gears of War 2: Dark Corners Game Add-on, which features seven new multiplayer maps and a deleted campaign chapter titled Road to Ruin. In Road to Ruin, Marcus and Dom return to the Locust Hollow in a scene that can be played two ways, guns blazing or in all-new stealth mode.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Rockstar
Fall 2009 US / EU / JP
Grand Theft Auto IV's second downloadable episode, The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (90)
Rockstar
February 17 US / EU / JP
Continue to chase the American dream with the first downloadable expansion pack to the blockbuster fourth Grand Theft Auto franchise entry. Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, The Lost and Damned features a new main character and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV. Also in this expansion pack are new missions offering an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City, new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles, and a diverse soundtrack with additional music -- all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto.
MMO TITLES
APB (All Points Bulletin)
RealTime Worlds, EA
TBA 2010
Developed by David Jones, creator on the Grand Theft Auto series, APB is a massively multiplayer online game based in living, breathing cities replicated from famous locales all over the world. Set in a persistent living, breathing open-world urban environment where fame and fortune awaits all players. Some players will achieve this by feeding on the city, its people and its businesses…the Criminals. Some will live by a higher code and instead feed on the criminals and their organizations ... the Enforcers. This dynamic where players become the core content for other players is one of the many unique features of APB. Its deep, rich customization system provides players with the ability to completely personalize their identity.
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
Funcom, Eidos Interactive
TBA US / EU
In 'Conan' the players encounter a dark, lush, violent and sinful universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7.1 surround audio. In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race, the mighty barbarian has finally seized the throne as king of Aquilonia. But Conan's rule is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards the doom of ancient evils. In this twisted fantasy world, dark magic and brutal combat lurks around every corner, and each man and woman must carve their own unique destiny under Conan's reign. In the true vision of Robert E. Howard's dark universe, it's now time for you to become a messenger of death. In addition to incredible graphics and sound, the game will be filled with unique features like the "Real Combat" engine; a revolutionary new multi-point melee system which allows the players to swing their weapons where they direct it, in real-time! This easy to learn and fun melee system lets the players truly feel they are on the battlefield, and goes head-on against the formulaic nature of online RPG combat. In 'Conan' you can also, for the first time in an online RPG, create player-made battle formations where you can command NPC's and other players in combat, making for epic multiplayer battles. The multiplayer game also allow the players to form guilds and lay siege to enemy castles, letting their catapults sing their merry song of death as the enemy is crushed to a pulp.
Champions Online
Cryptic Studios, Atari
Q4 2009 US / EU
Earth's first and best line of defense is its heroes. For generations, brave men and women have answered the call to protect the world from the villains who threaten its safety and security. Led by The Champions, protectors of Millennium City, the world's heroes have launched a crusade for peace, security and justice. But they need allies. Defender is calling for a new generation of superheroes to fight in a war against evil that spans the globe -- and beyond.
Champions Online is a superheroic MMO project by the creators of City of Heroes, designed to give players the power of total customization of their hero experience while they explore a vast universe of richly detailed 3D environments. The game features literally billions of character options allowing total customization, real-time action combat and of course the richly detailed Champions universe.
Huxley: The Dystopia
Webzen
TBA US / EU
Huxley is a massively multiplayer online first-person shooting game (MMOFPS) developed by the H-Studio of global online entertainment company, WEBZEN Inc. Huxley takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative. At the center of the battle for survival is Lunarites, a promising new energy source that both sides seek to obtain. Forced to battle against one another for the continuance of each race, Sapiens and Alternatives are willing to do whatever it takes to wipe out the conflicting race and gain control of the world and its resources.
The Secret World
Funcom
TBA
A massively multiplayer online role-playing game, The Secret World takes place on our earth, in our times, and yet is a tale of mythology and ancient mysteries. For there really is a world within ours, a secret world, where magic exists, monsters roam and ancient forces are fighting for the dominance of earth. It is a world of legendary stories, ageless conflicts and powerful cabals. In this world, even modern cities hide secrets. In this world, players can take part in the greatest conspiracies of our age, and battle the forces of darkness across the world and throughout time.
