Comic Fans Get a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Exclusive Playstation®2 Games At Wizard World Chicago
PRNewswire
08/08/2003
WHO: PlayStation®2 presence at Wizard World in Chicago, where
consumers will get to play demo versions of new and existing
games such as:
-- Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits™ -- An epic
role-playing adventure filled with strategic combat and
quests, expands onto PlayStation 2 with an all-new compelling
storyline, captivating motion capture cut scenes and an
innovative battle system (Rated "T" for Teen)
-- Downhill Domination(TM -- Combining the most authentic
elements of adrenaline-filled mountain bike racing with the
sheer fun of aggressive combat and death-defying tricks,
Downhill Domination features real-world manufacturers and
riders in near vertical global courses (Rated "T" for Teen)
-- EyeToy™ -- Bound to be a holiday must-have, EyeToy lets
the player become the star of the game. This unique party
game for people of all ages and experience levels consists of
a USB camera and a disc of 12 mini-games. Using motion-
tracking technology to project the player on screen while
their body movements are instantaneously translated, EyeToy
is set to revolutionize gaming as you know it! (Rated "E" for
Everyone)
-- Jak II™ -- Watch as something BIG unfolds as the Jak that
we have come to know is older, tougher, angry and more
cunning than before. Featuring a talking Jak, multiple
weapons, numerous power-ups and a tricky hoverboard, Jak II
provides far more freedom and immersion than gamers have ever
experienced (Rated "T" for Teen)
-- Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando™ -- The two unlikely pals
team up again for an all-new sci-fi adventure combining
action, exploration, adventure, puzzle-solving and strategy
for one compelling experience resulting in plenty of
explosions and devastation (Rated "T" for Teen)
-- Amplitude™ -- Take on the role of a DJ mixing and remix
more than 25 songs in virtual, vibrant musical environments
in both off- and online gameplay in this fast-paced
rhythm-action game (Rated "T" for Teen)
-- ATV Offroad Fury 2™ --This intense offroad racing game is
packed with more massive environments, additional courses,
extra modes, mini-games, ATVs and online gameplay, providing
the ultimate racing experience for all motorsport fans (Rated
"E" for Everyone)
WHAT: Wizard World Chicago, the largest multi-media expo, features
hundreds of comic book writers, artists and professionals
joined by leaders from the entertainment, toy, Anime/Manga,
sci-fi and gaming industries.
WHEN: Friday, August 8 - Sunday August 10, 2003
Convention Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday August 8 and
Saturday August 9
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday August 10
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
847-692-2220, Booth #701
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For more information, please contact:
Alyssa Casella
Sony Computer Entertainment America
650-655-3617
alyssa_casella@playstation.sony.com
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SOURCE: Sony Computer Entertainment America
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