Blizzard Entertainment Presents StarCraft: Ghost at E3 2004Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 @ 02:38:21 pm E.S.T
LOS ANGELES - May 12, 2004 - Today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Blizzard Entertainment(R) unveiled several new levels for "StarCraft: Ghost(TM)," its tactical-action console game set in the epic "StarCraft(R)" universe. Also, for the first time ever, show attendees had the chance to play the game on the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube(TM), in addition to the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft.
The hands-on E3 presentation shows off the gritty sci-fi universe in great detail and features notable advancements to the dynamic "StarCraft" series, including new characters, weapons, and planetary settings. In the game's diverse new environments, players will explore uncharted terrain and encounter menacing adversaries never before seen by followers of the "StarCraft" franchise.
"We've really enjoyed our return to both console development and the `StarCraft' universe," stated Mike Morhaime, president and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're very proud of what we've accomplished with this game so far, and we look forward to hearing everyone's feedback during the show."
In "StarCraft: Ghost," players take part in the struggle for galactic domination as Nova, a deadly Ghost operative in the employ of the Dominion. Twenty years of ruthless physical conditioning and techno-psychological instruction have transformed Nova into a being of terrifying potential. As she progresses through a series of story-driven missions, Nova is required to engage in a number of dangerous infiltration operations and deadly planetary battles. To complete Nova's mission objectives, players must execute intelligent tactical decisions while mastering an advanced arsenal of sophisticated weaponry and Nova's own psionic abilities.
In addition to utilizing Nova's special abilities to carry out covert operations, players can call in offsite support ranging from sophisticated identification sweeps to all-out tactical nuclear strikes. As they advance through the game, players will also have the ability to operate a number of vehicles unique to the "StarCraft" universe, including Goliath Combat Walkers and Arclite siege tanks. Also, to aid them in combat, players can go into a zoomed-in sniper mode from anywhere in any level, using Nova's modified C-20A canister rifle.
"StarCraft: Ghost" features highly stylized character models, over-the-top special effects, and immersive 3D environments that reward creative exploration. The game's deeply evolving story line takes full advantage of Blizzard's "StarCraft" universe and refines the epic experience to the level of the individual soldier. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment and Nihilistic Software, Inc.(TM), "StarCraft: Ghost" is expected to release in late 2004.
Since its debut in 1998, the #1-selling "StarCraft" series(a) has won industry acclaim and shattered sales records worldwide with over eight million copies sold(b). Blizzard continued the series with the critically acclaimed "StarCraft: Brood War(TM)," which won multiple Expansion Pack of the Year awards and is still considered by many critics as one of the best add-on products to date.
Best known for blockbuster hits including the "Warcraft(R)," "StarCraft," and "Diablo(R)" series, Blizzard Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a division of Vivendi Universal Games, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating many of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard's track record includes eight #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's free Internet gaming service Battle.net(R) reigns as the largest in the world, with millions of active users. Posted By: Adam Paoli - 159 Reads
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