Highly Anticipated Blizzard Entertainment and Sierra Entertainment
Franchises Headline Vivendi Games Roster
LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivendi Games ("VG") today announced
its product line-up for the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Among
the company's highly anticipated titles to be shown during E3 is Blizzard
Entertainment's World of Warcraft(R): The Burning Crusade(TM), 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(TM) 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(TM), 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. (TM) 360, the critically acclaimed 2005 PC title being released on
Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as
several other exciting Sierra titles.
"Vivendi Games has emerged as a leader in top quality interactive
entertainment with the number one position in the MMORPG market, and
leading positions in PC and console. We are thrilled to present a
spectacular E3 roster of original properties and entertainment licenses,
which reflect the creativity and innovation that are cornerstones of our
work," said Bruce Hack, CEO of Vivendi Games.
Other major E3 releases from Sierra Entertainment include Timeshift(TM)
for Xbox 360, PC titles World in Conflict(TM), Caesar(TM) IV, and F.E.A.R.
Extraction Point, the expansion pack to F.E.A.R., and PSP(TM)
(PlayStation(R) Portable) system titles 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition
and Miami Vice(TM) The Game. VG's new Sierra Online division will highlight
FreeStyle(TM) Street Basketball, currently one of the most popular games in
Korea, and Vivendi Games Mobile will showcase new mobile titles.
Listed below is additional information for the titles on display at
Vivendi Games' E3 booth #1224, located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles
Convention Center.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
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.
Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
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. Expected Release: Fall
2006; Platform: PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R)
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, 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 an
unparalleled combo and magic-based combat system. Developed by Stormfront
Studios and Amaze Entertainment. Expected Release: Fall 2006; Platforms:
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, Xbox, NGC, GBA,
DS, PC
World in Conflict
World in Conflict 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.
Expected Release: Spring 2007; Platform: 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. Expected
Release: Q4 2006; Platform: Xbox 360
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. Expected Release: Oct. 2006; Platform: PC
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. Expected
Release: September 2006; Platform: Xbox 360, PC
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. Expected Release:
Sept 2006; Platform: PC
50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition
The gritty urban action game starring multi-platinum recording artist
50 Cent is now portable. 50 Cent: Bulletproof G Unit Edition is the
ultimate fusion of music, gaming and video entertainment, offering more
than a boxed-set of 50 Cent music, an exclusive G Unit documentary, 15
music videos and all new action-packed gameplay. Developed by High Voltage
Software. Expected Release: August 2006; Platform: PSP(TM)
(PlayStation(R)Portable) system
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. Expected Release: July 2006; Platform:
PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system
Sierra Online
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. Expected Release will
be announced.
Vivendi Games Mobile
Vivendi Games Mobile builds off of the company's current base of
popular games sold by 70 mobile network operators across 40 countries,
including the hugely successful Crash Bandicoot(R) franchise which has
generated more than 1.5 million downloads to date.
Mobile games exhibited on the show floor include:
After Dark(R): Flying Toaster(TM): Expected Release: Q2 2006
Navy Challenge(TM): Expected Release: Q2 2006
Black Hawk Down(R): Team Sabre: Expected Release: Q3 2006
Red Baron(R): Expected Release: Q3 2006
About Vivendi Games
Vivendi Games (http://www.vivendigames.com) is a global developer, publisher
and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. The company is
the leader in the subscription-based massively multi-player online
role-playing games (MMORPG) category, holds leading positions in the PC,
console, handheld and mobile games markets, and is an emerging player in
casual online games. Vivendi Games' two principal studios and publishing
labels include Blizzard Entertainment, headquartered in Irvine, CA, the
creator of World of Warcraft(R), Diablo(R), StarCraft(R), and Warcraft(R);
and Sierra Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, which includes
Radical Entertainment, Swordfish Studios, High Moon Studios, and Massive
Entertainment. Sierra's IPs include Crash Bandicoot(R), Spyro The
Dragon(R), Empire Earth(R), SWAT(R), Darkwatch(TM), Timeshift(TM), Ground
Control(R) and Leisure Suit Larry(R). Vivendi Games is also home to Vivendi
Games Mobile, publishing games for the emerging mobile market, and Sierra
Online, dedicated to publishing casual games for online play and
distribution on all platforms. Vivendi Games maintains strategic
relationships with industry leading content partners, including Universal
Music Group, NBC Universal, Twentieth Century Fox, and Ludlum
Entertainment. The company has 16 offices around the world conducting
business in 75 countries.
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