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E3 2005: Namco's E3 Line-Up

14th May 2005, 2:35pm
Namco will be planning to debut 22 anticipated console, PC and handheld games at this years E3. Familar brand names will be among the line-up including new installments of SoulCalibur III, We Love Katamari, MotoGP4 and Pac-Man World 3. New titles for consoles include Urban Reign, Payout Poker and Casino, Tales of Legendia and Sniper Elite.

Descriptions

SOULCALIBUR III (PS2)

Players can guide the fate of their favorite character in the narrative Tales of Souls mode, play head-to-head with a friend in VS Standard mode, create their own custom fighters in Character Creation mode and battle as these custom fighters in a real-time simulation in Chronicles of the Sword mode. Players can also engage in unique and original battles in Soul Arena mode and even recount the history of the franchise in Museum mode.

We Love Katamari (PS2)

Players can select the Prince or one of his many cousins to complete the tasks given to them by the fans. Players can also travel to new locations. A all-new two-player cooperative mode, in which each person controls part of the clump will be introduced.

MotoGP4 (PS2)

Players will able to reach insane speeds with licensed professional riders, tracks, bikes and all three engine classes from the 2004 season including MotoGP, 125cc and 250cc engine classes. All 16 tracks from around the world are accurately recreated with realistic bike physics, rider animations and wet and dry weather conditions to deliver an unprecedented sense of realism.

Pac-Man World 3 (multi)

Help Pac-Man uncover Erwin's evil plot and save the real world from the collapsing Spectral world. Fortunately, Pac-Man is not alone this time – Pinky and Clyde, the classic Ghosts, will help him along his journey.

Namco Museum 50th Anniversary (multi)

The single largest compilation of Namco Arcade Classics ever, "Namco Museum 50th Anniversary" allows players to explore a virtual arcade hall where each of the game's classic titles will be standing in its original arcade form. A total of 14 original arcade classics have been assembled.

Mage Knight Apocalypse (PC)

A select group of heroes must defeat the Apocalypse Dragon, a seemingly unstoppable five-headed monstrosity that has been summoned by the forces of Chaos in Mage Knight Apocalypse. Five unique character classes can be chosen from with hundreds of weapons, armor and abilities to customize. These heroes will battle hundreds of unique enemies with brilliant special effects in a beautiful 3D world.

HELLGATE: LONDON (PC)

The player creates a heroic character, completes quests and battles through innumerable hordes of demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable appearances and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow players to create their own unique hero.

Atomic Betty (GBA)

Betty, Sparky, X-5, Noah and Paloma will all be playable and gamers can play with three at the same time! Betty and her friends will have an arsenal of gadgets and skills to defeat the evil Maximus.

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (GBA)

Choose from Brother, Sister or Cousin Fred and help them find their way back home through the game's dark, scary levels. Each bear has his own special ability such as strength and jumping and unique objects like flashlights, ropes and sticks.

Hello Kitty Roller Rescue (GC)

Players will be able to save Earth from the misinformed Block-O with the much loved Hello Kitty and Badtz-Maru. More than 20 popular Sanrio characters will help Hello-Kitty throughout her travels. Kitty will also be able to partner up at various stages to fight enemies.

Gumby vs. The Astrobots (GBA)

Use Gumby's unique ability to morph, stretch and twist to foil the Astrobots. Traverse the classic Old West or the icy North Pole, even the mysterious Planet Astrobot!

Other titles include:

Sigma Star Saga
Rebelstar Tactical Command
Dead To Rights: Reckoning
Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires
Pac N' Roll
Namco Museum Battle Collection
Bounty Hounds
Urban Reign
Payout Poker and Casino
Tales of Legendia
Sniper Elite

For further information regarding these titles check out our Namco Thread
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by Robert Gardner