Codemasters Signs ``Second Sight'' -- Free Radical Design's Psychic Stealth Action Epic.Business Editors E3Expo 2004 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2004 Codemasters has secured the global publishing rights to "Second Sight," the new project from respected developers Free Radical Design, the creative force behind the acclaimed "TimeSplitters" series. Due later this year for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) videogame system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendo's fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. The system itself is the most compact and least expensive, next to the Dreamcast, of the sixth generation era consoles. (TM) entertainment system, "Second Sight" is an original property that redefines the standards for stealth action gameplay. The game will be revealed at next week's E3 Expo (May 12-14, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. ) at Codemasters' booth, 646 in the South Hall. Combining an atmospheric, psychological thriller Psychological thriller is a specific sub-genre of the wide-ranging thriller genre. However, this genre often incorporates elements from the mystery genre in addition to the typical traits of the thriller genre. narrative with stealthy stealth·y adj. stealth·i·er, stealth·i·est Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice. See Synonyms at secret. exploration and intense shooter action, "Second Sight" gives players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities. The game offers multiple approaches to completing levels either via stealth, dramatic gunplay, psychic powers or a combination of all three. The ability to psychically influence characters and remotely manipulate objects and individuals provides for a totally fresh gameplay dynamic. "Second Sight" opens with John Vattic, the player-controlled lead character, as he awakens from a coma in a U.S. medical facility where he has been subjected to traumatic surgery and experimentation. He doesn't know his name, he can't remember his past, all he knows is that his only hope for survival is to escape and unravel the mystery that has led to his imprisonment Imprisonment See also Isolation. Alcatraz Island former federal maximum security penitentiary, near San Francisco; “escapeproof.” [Am. Hist.: Flexner, 218] Altmark, the German prison ship in World War II. [Br. Hist. . Haunted by flashbacks, which are experienced as fully playable episodes within the game, and shocked by the discovery of his own psychic powers, the player takes Vattic on a search for his past and uncovers a fatal chain of events leading to a sinister conspiracy. As Vattic explores his present and past, the game weaves between these two different time periods, which run through the game as a dual-narrative. The player-controlled actions of the past Vattic have consequences in the present -- allowing a unique interaction between the player and the narrative of the game as Vattic's destiny is changed. Vattic's telekinetic powers enable players to shift objects and terrify ter·ri·fy tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To menace or threaten; intimidate. on-looking guards. As the game progresses and his self-awareness increases, additional abilities develop and existing powers are refined. Basic telekinesis telekinesis /tele·ki·ne·sis/ (-ki-ne´sis) 1. movement of an object produced without contact. 2. the ability to produce such movement.telekinet´ic is upgraded beyond simply moving objects, enabling Vattic to lift enemies and smash them against the scenery as they scream for mercy. This revelation of psychic powers makes for a highly compelling journey, and invites experimentation with the newly acquired abilities. Further psychic powers are revealed through play: Healing (using psychic power to replenish health), Projection (send your spirit out of your body, with the ability to possess another character), Charm (alter the mind of individuals, fooling them you're not there) and Psi-blast to send a destructive shockwave toward your enemies. Vattic's psychic powers can be mixed with an exciting arsenal of weapons -- there are 13 weapons in use through the game including pistols and a sniper rifle. As a new landmark in stealth action and an exceptional new project from Free Radical Design, Codemasters will publish "Second Sight" later this year for PlayStation 2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube. See what the future holds on the game's website at www.codemasters.com/secondsight. About Codemasters Codemasters is a global interactive entertainment company with offices in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , England, France, Spain, Holland and Germany. Founded in the U.K. in 1986, Codemasters publishes award-winning software for the PC, next generation video game consoles This is a list of video game consoles by the era they appeared in. Eras are named based on the dominant console type of the era (even though not all consoles of those eras are of the same type). Some eras are referred to based on how many bits a major console could process. and online gaming See gaming. . Codemasters develops original titles such as Operation Flashpoint (PC Game-of-the-year) and ToCA Race Driver, as well as games based on top licensed properties including American Idol, MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. Music Generator and IndyCar Series. Additional information about Codemasters and its products can be found at www.codemasters.com. About Free Radical Design Founded in 1999, Free Radical Design Ltd is a wholly independent videogames developer based in Nottingham, U.K. Recently, Free Radical Design was the winner of Develop magazines "Best Independent Developer" Award, and TimeSplitters 2 received 5 nominations for the 2004 BAFTA Baf´ta n. 1. A coarse stuff, usually of cotton, originally made in India. Also, an imitation of this fabric made for export. Games Awards. Second Sight, TimeSplitters and Free Radical Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Free Radical Design Ltd. |
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