Today at the Tokyo Game Show, Blizzard announced its next major game development. Interestingly enough, it is not for the PC, but for Consoles. This game, known as Starcraft: Ghost will be a 3rd person tactical-action adventure game set in the Starcraft Universe.
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StarCraft: Ghostâ„¢
Blizzard unveils
plans to bring the legendary franchise to console gamers
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games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, unveiled normal>StarCraft: Ghostâ„¢
Blizzard’s epic StarCraft
Ghost is currently under development and is scheduled for a worldwide
release on multiple console systems. The game will be co-published by Capcom
and Blizzard Entertainment in Japan; further announcements regarding
platform/country specifics will be announced in the months to come.
players take the role of Nova, a lethal Ghost operative skillfully trained in
the arts of espionage and tactical combat. italic> Twenty years of ruthless physical conditioning and
techno-psychological instruction have made Nova a being of terrifying
potential. With the help of a determined group of allies, players follow a
series of story-driven missions, engaging in a deadly mix of planetary battles
and dangerous solo operations. To complete their mission objectives,
decisions while mastering an advanced arsenal of italic>sophisticated weaponry. none;text-autospace:none> “We’re
very excited about returning to the StarCraft series,†stated Mike
Morhaime, Blizzard Entertainment president and co-founder. “Our roots are based
in console gaming, and we look forward to developing this universe for the
next-generation console systems.â€
Key features in
Revolutionary new style of gameplay featuring enhanced
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Hostile Environment Suit designed to magnify strength,
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Over-the-top special effects offer stunning visuals and
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Immersive 3D environments showcase rich textures and
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Unique Calldown abilities allow players to target
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A deeply evolving storyline set in Blizzard’s gritty
sci-fi StarCraft universe
As the
story unravels, players find themselves traversing uncharted terrain and
battling adversaries never before seen by followers of the series.
in-depth perspective on familiar planets and former battlefields from the
legendary universe. A dynamic 3rd-person camera view displays d
realistic and fantastical design. Co-developed by Blizzard Entertainment
and Nihilistic Software, Inc.â„¢, StarCraft: Ghost is scheduled for release
in late 2003.
#1-selling StarCraft series* has won industry acclaim and has shattered
sales records worldwide with over six million copies shipped. Blizzard
continued the series with the critically acclaimed StarCraft: Brood Warâ„¢, which won multiple Expansion Pack of
the Year awards and is still considered by many critics to be one of the best
add-on products to date.
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Entertainment (www.blizzard.com), a
studio of the games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, 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 seven #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The
company’s free Internet gaming service Battle.net
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active users.
Intellect/PC Data games category monthly sales April-September 1998