June 11th, 2005 (1:43am) - With another E3 under Namco’s belt, this industry giant has released a list of its upcoming games, many of which made their debut at E3 this past May.
PlayStation 2 Line-up
*Arc The Lad: End of Darkness (Action RPG, June 2005): For the first time, the "Arc The Lad" series takes a real-time action approach, and players fight vigorously through various action-packed missions to build up their character. They then take the same character online to fight and cooperate with up to seven other gamers. The game will include an all-star cast of characters from the "Arc the Lad" series.
* Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Classic Arcade, August 2005): To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, Namco has compiled 14 of its best original arcade titles including "Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Xevious" into the largest collection of Namco Arcade Classics ever.
* Pac-Man World 3 (Platforming Adventure, Fall 2005): Pac-Man returns on his 25th birthday to jump, bounce and charge his way through the Spectral Realm, compete in classic 2-D and 3-D mazes and even take control of his long time ghost adversaries to save Pac-Village.
* i>Urban Reign (Fighting, Fall 2005): From the creators of "SOULCALIBUR" and "TEKKEN," take the fight to the streets with more than 60 playable characters in all-out street brawling for up to four players.
* SOULCALIBUR III (Fighting, Fall 2005): The legendary fighting series returns with three new characters, an epic selection of worldwide arenas and a groundbreaking character customization system.
* MotoGP4 (Racing Simulation, Q3 2005): The world famous motorcycle racing series returns with realistic physics, an all-new bike upgrade system and online play for up to eight players.
* Sniper Elite (Military Action/First Person-Third Person Shooter, Q4 2005): Topple the Soviet nuclear threat as an American sniper in World War II, using a detailed sniping system to eliminate targets. Players can also play though missions cooperatively with a friend or in competitive online battles.
*We Love KatamariTales of Legendia (RPG, February 2006): The renowned "Tales" series returns with character designs from artist Kazuto Nakazawa and the innovative X-LiMBS, battle system.
Xbox Line-up
* Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Classic Arcade, August 2005): To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, Namco has compiled 14 of its best original arcade titles including "Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Xevious" into the largest collection of Namco Arcade Classics ever.
* Pac-Man World 3 (Platforming Adventure, Fall 2005): Pac-Man returns on his 25th birthday to jump, bounce and charge his way through the Spectral Realm, compete in classic 2-D and 3-D mazes and even take control of his long time ghost adversaries to save Pac-Village.
* Payout Poker and Casino (Arcade Gambling, Fall 2005): Travel to the most exclusive casinos in the world, engaging Lady Luck in 14 classic games including Texas Hold ’Em, Blackjack and Roulette, and even testing your luck online against big betters from around the world.
* Sniper Elite (Military Action/First Person-Third Person Shooter, Q4 2005): Topple the Soviet nuclear threat as an American sniper in World War II, using a detailed sniping system to eliminate targets. Players can also play though missions cooperatively with a friend or in competitive online battles.
Xbox 360 Line-up
* Frame City Killer (Action, Holiday 2005): Assume the role of assassin Crow to eliminate the head of a mysterious drug ring, stalking victims, experiencing thrilling car chases and taking out enemies in ranged and melee combat with the game’s Sequential Kill combat system.
GameCube Line-up
* Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Classic Arcade, August 2005): To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, Namco has compiled 14 of its best original arcade titles including "Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Xevious" into the largest collection of Namco Arcade Classics ever.
* Hello Kitty Roller Rescue (Action/Adventure, August 2005): Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends must battle against blocks sent to attack her hometown. Play in 3-D as Hello Kitty with her fierce wand or Bad Badtz Maru and his wicked frying pan.
* Pac-Man World 3 (Platforming Adventure, Fall 2005): Pac-Man returns on his 25th birthday to jump, bounce and charge his way through the Spectral Realm, compete in classic 2-D and 3-D mazes and even take control of his long time ghost adversaries to save Pac-Village.
Nintendo DS Line-up
* Pac ’N Roll (Action, Summer 2005): Utilize the DS stylus and roll Pac-Man around like a track ball to help him save his family and girlfriend from the evil Golvis.
* Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires (Real-Time Strategy, October 2005): Engage in massive real-time conflicts across Japan, managing troops and utilizing military diplomacy and a variety of touch screen mini games to seize the title of Shogun. Players can also take part in wireless skirmishes for up to eight combatants.
PSP Line-up
* Dead to Rights: Reckoning (Third-Person Action Shooter, June 2005): For the first time, the Dead to Rights series goes mobile with new disarms, weapons, and hard-boiled storyline. Jack Slate returns with his trusty dog Shadow, and now players can battle their friends in four player wireless multiplayer deathmatches.
* Namco Museum Battle Collection (Classic Arcade, Summer 2005): Enjoy traditional and remixed versions of 20 Namco classics such as "Pac-Man," "Rally-X" and "Dig-Dug," and even test your arcade skills in wireless cooperative and competitive gameplay.
* Pac-Man World 3 (Platforming Adventure, Fall 2005): Pac-Man returns on his 25th birthday to jump, bounce and charge his way through the Spectral Realm, compete in classic 2-D and 3-D mazes and even take control of his long time ghost adversaries to save Pac-Village.
GameBoy Advance Line-up
* Sigma Star Saga (RPG/Action, August 2005): As an Earth Federation double agent, combine "gun data" to customize powerful weaponry then take to the skies to discover the mystery of the Six Planets and defeat the evil Krill in the first ever space shooter role playing game.
* Gumby vs. the Astrobots (Platforming, August 2005): Bend, twist and bounce your way through a variety of book worlds as Gumby, Pokey, Prickle and Goo to foil the Blockheads’ latest scheme.
* Rebelstar: Tactical Command (Turn-Based Strategy, August 2005): Utilize advanced turn-based tactics, destructible environments and RPG elements to overcome an alien occupation or compete head to head with a friend in four distinct multiplayer modes.
* Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Classic Arcade, August 2005): To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, Namco has compiled 14 of its best original arcade titles including "Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Xevious" into the largest collection of Namco Arcade Classics ever.
* The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Platformer, September 2005): Based on the popular book, gamers can play as either Brother, Sister or their Cousin Fred while bravely making their way through a spooky tree in 15 different levels.
* Atomic Betty (Platformer, November 2005): Battle villains across the galaxy and make it back in time for an Algebra exam playing as Atomic Betty and her three friends from the popular TV series.
PC Line-up
* Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Classic Arcade, August 2005): To celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, Namco has compiled 14 of its best original arcade titles including "Pac-Man," "Galaga," "Dig Dug" and "Xevious" into the largest collection of Namco Arcade Classics ever.
* Pac-Man World 3 (Platforming Adventure, Fall 2005): Pac-Man returns on his 25th birthday to jump, bounce and charge his way through the Spectral Realm, compete in classic 2-D and 3-D mazes and even take control of his long time ghost adversaries to save Pac-Village.
* Payout Poker and Casino (Arcade Gambling, Fall 2005): Travel to the most exclusive casinos in the world, engaging Lady Luck in 14 classic games including Texas Hold ’Em, Blackjack and Roulette, and even testing your luck online against big betters from around the world.
* Sniper Elite (Military Action/First Person-Third Person Shooter, Q4 2005): Topple the Soviet nuclear threat as an American sniper in World War II, using a detailed sniping system to eliminate targets. Players can also play though missions cooperatively with a friend or in competitive online battles.
* Mage Knight: Apocalypse (Action RPG, Spring 2006): Join four other stalwart heroes to save the world from an evil bringing about the Apocalypse, using unique team based strategies across several single and multiplayer modes.
* HELLGATE: LONDON (TBD): Take on an undead army as one of several unique player classes in a completely randomized world that offers a unique experience every time you play.
