Day 1 of E3 News

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Age of Conan - Hyborian Adventures Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707489p1.html)

Out in December for Vista apparently, but a 2007 release coz of OS delays.

Hellgate;London Screenshots (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707456p1.html)


Warhammer:Mark of Chaos Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707430p1.html)


Neverwinter Nights Sceenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707394p1.html)


Supreme Commander Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707375p1.html)


Battlefield 2142 Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707355p1.html)


World In Conflict Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707318p1.html)


Plus info here (http://ve3dboards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=23585481) and here too. (http://ve3dboards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=23709434)


Haze Announced : Info and Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707310p1.html)


Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, announced the development of HAZE, an innovative FPS game based on new intellectual property.
Developed by Free Radical, creators of the critically-acclaimed TimeSplitters series, HAZE is scheduled for an early 2007 release for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and will also be available on Windows PC DVD-ROM. Ubisoft will showcase HAZE at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), May 10-12, at Booth #924 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

"We are really pleased to be introducing this ground-breaking new intellectual property and to work with the best shooter developers on consoles" said John Parkes, director of marketing at Ubisoft EMEA. "With HAZE, Ubisoft demonstrates its profound commitment to the next-generation of video games and will definitely have a chance to deliver a top notch shooter in one stunning package".

About HAZE:

Twenty-five years in the future. Governments have outsourced military operations to private multinational corporations. As Jake Carpenter, a newly enlisted soldier in the Mantel army, you are seeking fulfillment and thrills by fighting for a good cause.

Thanks to their high-tech arsenal of vehicles, deadly weaponry, and performance enhancing bio-medical support, the Mantel Corporation's ruthlessly efficient soldiers are the most feared by terrorists, dictators, and the corporation's political enemies.

Your conflict begins in a war-torn country in South America, where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, The Promise Hand. At first glance, all is well, but things quickly begin to look a little strange…

Key Features:


Impeccable FPS credentials. From the developers of the critically-acclaimed TimeSplitters series and the publishers of Far Cry, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Free Radical and Ubisoft have proven their ability to create innovative platform-defining FPS titles.

Next-generation gaming technology applied to a cutting-edge futuristic first-person shooter. Designed from the ground up to take advantage of next generation hardware. Prepare to be blown away by stunning visuals, hyper-intelligent AI, and realistic physics for a varied and immersive gameplay experience.

Gear up and deploy with the best of the best. Experience the devastating firepower of deadly weapons through dazzlingly rendered outdoor and indoor environments. Drive vehicles through a dense and humid jungle ravine, or breathtaking mountains, as you strive to defeat the merciless guerillas.

State of the art multiplayer modes. Fire up your console or PC for online battles on one of two carefully balanced sides. Choose from a variety of online modes including furious co-op action with your friends!


Chromehounds Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707285p1.html)

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FEAR:Extraction Point Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707291p1.html)


Enemy Territory:Quake Wars Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707282p1.html)

Crysis Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707252p1.html)


C&C 3 Tiberium Wars Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707240p1.html)


More Supreme Commander Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707181p1.html)

Get the video here. (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/707/707192p1.html)


Civilization IV:Warlords Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705491p1.html)

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion will deliver six unique and interesting scenarios, giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their new powerful "warlord" unit. Civ IV: Warlords will include new civilizations, leaders, units, and wonders that will offer even more fun and exciting ways for players to expand their civilization's military power as they strive for world domination.
Features:


Warlords: A new great person type called the Warlord.

Vassal States: Conquer an enemy and subjugate them to your rule.

Game Scenarios: The expansion will deliver six scenarios.

New Civilizations: The pack will provide 6 new civilizations and associated unique units.

Civilization Leaders: Ten new leaders will be provided. The list will include leaders for the new civilizations as well as additional leaders for existing civilizations.

Leader Traits: Two new leader traits.

New Wonders: There will be three new wonders.

Unique Buildings: Each civilization will have a new unique building as well as their unique unit.

New Units, Resources, and Improvements: Many new items will be presented throughout the scenarios.

Core Game Tweaks and Additions: Expanded features and gameplay tweaks will be made to the core game.

Post-Release Patches and Game Upgrades: The pack will contain all of the patches and game additions (pit boss, etc.) yet released for Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

Scenario List:

Chinese Unification (350 BC): Take control of one of Ancient China's kingdoms in an attempt to unify the country by either the pen or the sword.

Peloponnesian Wars (430 BC): Mighty Athens and Sparta struggle for dominance of Greece and surrounding territories.

Alexander's Conquests (330 BC): Alexander attempts to conquer the world to the south and east of Greece, taking on the Persians, Egyptians, and Indians.

Rise of Rome (300 BC): Battle as Rome, Carthage, Greece, Gaul, or Egypt for control of the Mediterranean.

Vikings (800 AD): Become ruler of the Vikings and send your men out on numerous raids against Europe. Victory is decided by how much loot can be acquired.

Genghis Khan (1206 AD): Relive the conquests of one of history's greatest military leaders and capture - or if you must, destroy - all of Asia.

Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K Games
Platform: PC
Release Date: July 2006


Sid Meier's Railroad Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705496p1.html)

Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular "tycoon" genre, and inspired a new generation of games. Sid Meier's Railroads! comes home to its original creator, the legendary Sid Meier, who, together with his team at Firaxis Games, will take this game to a whole new level of fun!
The greatest railroad building game of all time is back in a vibrant 3D world delivering exciting multiplayer options, in-game customization tools, streamlined interface and unmatched gameplay, that's easy to learn yet challenging to master. Combining the best of real-world and model railroads, Sid Meier's Railroads! puts you in charge of building the greatest rail empire in the nation - managing trains, cargo and your bottom line - while engaging in all-out corporate warfare against rival tycoons, slick entrepreneurs, and robber barons!

Features:


Real-time action - lay track, route the trains, and the world comes to life. Cities and industries grow up around you as you service them, hauling raw materials to market and carrying manufactured goods away; Cargos are loaded onto train cars and passengers shuffle between cities.

Easy to get started - laying track is as easy as clicking and dragging. Bridges, tunnels, railroad stations and switches sprout up automatically where they're needed.

Challenging to master - with a new market system that tracks supply and demand and complex random events that can cause a boom or bust at any time, players must stay on their toes at all times or risk obsolescence, financial collapse, or hostile takeover.

It's all about the trains! - over 30 trains to use, from the primitive 0-4-0 Planet to the Super powerful 4-6-6-4 Challenger, from the classic diesels to ultra-modern bullet trains.

LocoBuilder - design your own steam engine from the ground up, and deploy it across your rail empire! Customize your train liveries, from color schemes to custom logos.

We've got the goods - over 20 different goods to harvest, produce, and sell, and 30 unique industries, from lumber mills to war factories, each with detailed, unique animations.

Scenario and map editor support - enables user-created maps and scenarios. Want to create a race to complete a transcontinental railroad in 30 years using only steam engines? No problem!

Something for everyone - build your dream train layout in train table mode, or challenge historical giants like Cornelius Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, and others in single-player scenarios.

Multiplayer - Ruthless real-time LAN and Internet play. Buy out your rivals or cash in favors to sabotage their shipments! Whether you prefer heads-up competition or the camaraderie of cooperative team play, you'll find a fantastic multiplayer experience here.

Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K Games
Platform: PC
Release Date: October 2006

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The Da Vinco Code Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705498p1.html)

The Da Vinci Code videogame is based on the highly-anticipated The Da Vinci Code film by Oscar winning director Ron Howard, which is based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel. Dan Brown's critically-acclaimed book "The Da Vinci Code" is the best-selling novel of all time and has spent more than two years on the New York Times best-seller list. It has also been translated into 42 languages. To date, there are more than 38.6 million copies of the novel in print, averaging more than two million copies sold each month. For the first time the paperback will be released with 5 million copies shipping to stores the end of March.
The Story:

While attempting to solve a murder, Harvard professor Robert Langdon and brilliant French cryptographer Sophie Neveu uncover a 2000-year-old conspiracy through clues encoded in paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci.

The Da Vinci Code takes you on a heart-pounding non-stop race through Paris and through time to find the truth and protect a secret that could shake the world.

Game Summary:

In the game, players will be kept on the edge of their seat with suspense, discovery and survival as they guide Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu on their quest to solve a bizarre murder-mystery and uncover the ultimate treasure protected by an ancient secret society.

Key Features:


Expands upon The Da Vinci Code universe by giving the player new experiences and locations not visited in the book or the film

Solve mysteries and puzzles that go beyond anything you have seen or read. Elude danger and stay one step ahead of an enemy that will stop at nothing to protect their secret.

Combines a unique blend of adrenaline-pumping stealth, frantic chases and combat, diversely cryptic puzzles, and exciting exploration.

Explore detailed environments and discover hidden clues in world famous locations such as The Louvre, Westminster Abbey, St. Sulpice and more.

Players must solve a wide variety of challenging physical and intellectual puzzles that will ultimately lead them to the resting ground of the Holy Grail.

The game will appeal to the hard core fans of the book and movie by offering an experience faithful to the movie. In addition, it will also appeal to gamers who have enjoyed the movie but want new challenges.

Published by: 2K Games
Developed by: The Collective
Platforms: Current Generation Systems
Release Date: May 2006

Saint's Row Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705524p1.html)


MotoGP 06 Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705523p1.html)

MotoGP 06 on Xbox 360 takes all the traditions of its three Xbox predecessors and relaunches the franchise on next gen. Visual effects surpassing anything seen before on any race game regardless of genre will be met with new tracks, bike models, refined handling and Live functionality making this a truly fresh and aspirational title even for hardened fans of the series.
For the first time MotoGP 06 will launch with the current season data giving an unprecedented accuracy to the real sport, providing another reason why MotoGP 06 takes the highly regarded franchise yet another step towards racing perfection.

Features:


MotoGP Mode

The official game of the MotoGP Championship

Fully licensed riders, tracks and bikes from the 2005 and 2006 MotoGP Season

17 GP Tracks

Extreme Mode

17 Extreme Tracks

Rebuilt Extreme Tracks streamlined for speed (much larger + rebuilt environments)

All new Extreme Bikes rebuilt from scratch

Challenge Mode

Go through the challenge mode to increase their rider abilities and unlock everything in the game!

Online Gaming

Up to 16 online players per race in GP and Extreme mode

Seeding system / Embedded Online Gameplay / Spectator Mode / Commentator Mode

Photo Realist Graphics (HD)

And More...

20 riders competing in each race

4-player split-screen multiplayer options

60 frames per second

New improved audio

Ship Date: Q2 2006 (Calendar)
Genre: Racing / Sports
Target Audience: Racing Fans
Players: 1-16 (Multiplayer)


Frontlines:Fuels of War Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705522p1.html)

Not too far in the future… The global natural resources are on the brink of depletion. As our economies and our way of life tumble into chaos, the superpowers clash to gain control…
Set in a fictional future based upon the headlines of today, F.O.W. brings players into the world's next great war. As society succumbs to a worldwide energy crisis, a new global depression takes hold. Amidst this desperate backdrop, two superpower alliances emerge. Join the battle on the frontlines of tomorrow as the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance.

"Imagine the immersive combat of Call of Duty 2 with the non-linear, 'go anywhere do anything' gameplay of Battlefield."

Features:


Tomorrow's weapons, today: As depicted in F.O.W., the U.S./E.U. and Russia/China have combined their military research and budgets, and the result is over 60 next-gen vehicles and weapons inspired by military designs for the near future. This includes remote controlled drones, gun cams, and next-generation counter-measures systems, all of which are player-controllable.

Advanced information sharing: Use high-tech combat systems to collect and relay recon, targeting, and threat information between team mates. Target acquisition and sharing between vehicle occupants is just one example of F.O.W.'s focus on an advanced team play experience.

Customization: The customization system allows players to grow their soldier to fit their play style by choosing a weapons loadout, as well as a technical specialization (role). As the game progresses each role will upgrade, providing advanced equipment and abilities. The system is a mix of RPG-like depth but with the accessibility of a fast-paced FPS.

Frontline combat system: The main game mechanic featured in F.O.W. in both in single player and multiplayer, is the ability to join the forces on the front line. This front expands across large portions of a mission and will require a strategy to achieve the contextual objectives in order to move this front forward. Not only does this system keep the battle centric and players in the midst of the action, it gives a unique sense of advancement as your Division is rewarded with territory for their victories.

Choose your path to victory: Within the front, players can take advantage of a sandbox of destructible elements and various weapons of war to create their own unique paths and strategies. Instead of failing and re-playing the same sequence of events, players can 'chip-away' with varied approaches, allowing diverse missions with high replay value.

Genre: Open world first-person shooter
Ship Date: 2007
Target Audience: FPS, Military & Core Gamers
Players: 1-32 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)
SRP: TBD
Developer: Kaos Studios
Website: www.kaosstudios.com


Destroy All Humans 2 Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705521p1.html)

Sequel to the widely acclaimed hit - Destroy All Humans! 2 irreverent Sci-Fi action gaming experience enters the swinging sixties with all new game features, expanded open-world gameplay and co-op multiplayer. Crypto returns to take on the world of free love, the Cold War and other 60's clichés, causing destruction around the world with an upgraded arsenal of weapons and enhanced mental abilities to battle a variety of enemies from secret agents and giant creatures, to Soviet Forces and alien warriors.
Features:


Play As The Alien - Destroy All Humans! 2 turns the tables on traditional sci-fi action games allowing gamers to play as the Alien and take on the most feared enemy in the galaxy - mankind

Unleash Massive Destruction - Players have total freedom to destroy anything and manipulate everything in the world - battling enemies with an explosive arsenal of alien weaponry, or wreak havoc from above in their Jetpack or UFO

Probe the World - Explore 5 open-world game environments - from Bay City, to Albion, to Takoshima Island. Start new story missions without returning to the Mothership or explore the open world with a huge variety of side missions relevant to the game's storyline

Co-Op Multiplayer - Team up with another player and Destroy All Humans together via split-screen Co-Op Game mode. Play through the entire single player game together or replay missions already completed. Play in special two player mini games like PK Tennis and more

New Weapons, Mental Abilities and Upgrades - Take on the world with enhanced weaponry, including the all new Meteor Strike, and Disclocator, or utilize your mental abilities with old and new favorites like PK, Cortex Scan, Transmogrify and Mind Flash. Upgrade your weapons and abilities or purchase new ones through the Abduction Vault.

Irreverent Personality - Enjoy sidesplitting humor lampooning humanity and parodying the hallmarks of the sixties: free love, counter culture, the space race, spy movies, the cold war, and hippies

Proven Developer - Developed by Pandemic Studios creators of critically acclaimed games Full Spectrum Warrior, Mercenaries and Star Wars Battlefront

Platforms: PS2 and Xbox
Genre: Action/Driving Hybrid
Players: 1-2 (Co-Op)
Target: Primary - Males 13 - 34 Hardcore and Serious Gamers / Secondary - Males 13 - 34 Casual Gamers
Developer: Pandemic Studios Australia
Ship Date: Fall 2006
Tagline: Make War Not Love

Dawn of War: Dark Crusade Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705520p1.html)

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Company of Heroes Screenies (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/705/705519p1.html)


From the studio that brought you blockbuster games of the year Homeworld, Impossible Creatures and Dawn of War comes the next revolution in action strategy. Company of Heroes is a WWII Real Time Strategy game that brings to life the journey of the brave men of Able Company as they fight across Europe in the greatest war mankind has ever known. From the opening shots of the D-Day invasion of Normandy players will find themselves immersed in a rich single player campaign. Experience the cinematic intensity, courage, and bravery of the heroes that defined a generation, set against the backdrop of the most dynamic battlefield ever seen in a game.
Features:


Essence Engine - Relic's next generation cutting-edge engine provides graphics quality and a physics driven world that is unprecedented in an RTS.

Environmental Strategy - Real-time physics and a completely destructible environment guarantee no two battles ever play out in the same way. Destroy anything and re-shape the battlefield in your image! Use buildings and terrain to your advantage, or deny them to the enemy.

Living Soldiers - Advanced squad AI brings your soldiers to life as they interact with their changing environment, take cover, and execute advanced squad tactics to eliminate all enemy opposition.

2-8 players MP competition via Lan or Internet - Go online with friends and join in the ultimate battle of Axis versus Allies.

Developer: Relic Entertainment
Genre: Real Time Strategy
Projected Ship Date: Fall 2006
Platform: Windows PC
ESRB: RP (M expected)
Players: 1-8
MSRP: $49.99
Website: www.companyofheroesgame.com