{"id":21339,"date":"2012-06-05T08:59:11","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T22:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=21339"},"modified":"2012-06-05T08:59:11","modified_gmt":"2012-06-04T22:59:11","slug":"activision-publishing-highlights-immersive-and-innovative-slate-of-video-games-at-electronic-entertainment-expo-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=21339","title":{"rendered":"ACTIVISION PUBLISHING HIGHLIGHTS IMMERSIVE AND INNOVATIVE SLATE OF VIDEO GAMES AT ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

Slate Features Three Blockbuster Franchises\u2014 Call Of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants\u2122 And Transformers\u2122: Fall Of Cybertron<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 5, 2012 \u2013<\/strong> Cutting-edge innovation and experiential digital entertainment will be on display from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.\u00a0(Nasdaq: ATVI<\/a>), at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 5 \u2013 7, 2012.\u00a0 Highly anticipated and fan-favorite titles Call of Duty\u00ae<\/sup>: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants\u2122 <\/em><\/strong>and TRANSFORMERS\u2122: FALL OF CYBERTRON<\/em><\/strong> lead Activision\u2019s line-up of blockbuster titles being showcased in the South Hall, booth #647.<\/p>\n

“The level of creativity driving video games has never been greater.\u00a0 Our industry has the greatest talent in the world and E3 gives us all a chance to showcase the innovative titles that will continue to make games the leading form of entertainment today,”\u00a0said Eric Hirschberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. \u201cThis year’s line-up is\u00a0one of our strongest, and we can\u2019t wait for our fans to see for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Activision\u2019s full E3 Slate Includes: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Call of Duty: Black Ops II<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The most groundbreaking and ambitious Call of Duty to date, Call of Duty: Black Ops II<\/em><\/strong> pushes the boundaries of the record-setting franchise and will turn the future black for everyone worldwide on November 13th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Set in the year 2025, Call of Duty: Black Ops II<\/em><\/strong> propels players into a near-future, introducing them to a fiction that is taking root in today\u2019s headlines. Advanced weaponry, robotics and drone warfare define the battle space and challenges players to ask, \u201cWhat happens when someone steals the keys\u201d and turns our greatest strengths into our greatest weaknesses?\u00a0 Strike Force Levels<\/em> bring a fresh take on single-player missions, introducing players to sandbox-style gameplay and branching storylines for the first time in franchise history. With equally ambitious Zombies and multiplayer modes yet to be unveiled, Call of Duty: Black Ops II<\/em><\/strong> delivers the complete package, offering fans the most expansive Call of Duty<\/em><\/strong> experience ever.\u00a0 (Developed by Treyarch for Xbox 360\u2122 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)<\/p>\n

Skylanders Giants \u2013 Skylanders<\/em><\/strong> Giants<\/em><\/strong> builds upon the breakthrough fundamentals of the Skylanders Spyro\u2019s Adventure\u2122<\/strong><\/em>\u2014merging the physical and virtual realms with an innovative line of cross-platform toys with \u201cbrains,\u201d which players everywhere can magically bring to life in the world of Skylands.\u00a0 Using the mystical Portal of Power\u00ae<\/strong><\/em>, players once again lead a team of heroic Skylanders in a new adventure to save their world. Portal Masters will journey through new areas of Skylands, encountering new enemies, solving fun puzzles, overcoming different hazards and obstacles, and finding a variety of collectable rewards and treasure.\u00a0 Skylanders Giants<\/em><\/strong> introduces sixteen new characters to build on the magic of Skylanders Spyro\u2019s Adventures<\/em><\/strong>, including super-sized giants with powers to match, as well as the new LightCore\u2122 Skylanders that light-up in the game and in the real-world as players transport them to Skylands using the Portal of Power<\/em>. Additionally, the game features new Hero Challenges, more Battle Mode gameplay, and advanced integration across console, handheld, mobile and Skylanders Universe<\/em><\/strong>SM<\/sup>.\u00a0 (Developed by Toys for Bob for Wii\u2122, Nintendo 3DS\u2122, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC and mobile devices; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON \u2013 TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON <\/em><\/strong>allows players to experience the darkest hours of the war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as they vie for control of their dying home world.\u00a0 Fans will fight through both sides of the TRANSFORMERS\u2019 most epic battles that culminate in their legendary exodus from CYBERTRON.\u00a0 With the stakes higher than ever, players will embark on an action-packed journey through massive, war-torn environments designed around each character\u2019s unique abilities and alternate forms, including GRIMLOCK\u2019s nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary COMBATICONS combining into the colossal BRUTICUS.\u00a0 Taking the franchise\u2019s competitive multiplayer to all-new heights, TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON <\/em><\/strong>lets fans go head-to-head in blistering AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON matches after creating their own unique characters with the most in-depth, advanced customization ever before seen in a TRANSFORMERS game. \u00a0Additionally, High Moon Studios is announcing at E3 that they have listened to the passionate PC fans and have been working closely with fellow developer Mercenary Technology to create a PC sku that will launch day and date with the console versions on August 29 (Developed by High Moon Studios for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; rated M for all platforms by the Australian Classification Board.)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Amazing Spider-Man\u2122<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <\/em><\/strong>Go beyond Sony Picture Entertainment\u2019s Columbia Pictures feature film and find out what happens next in The Amazing Spider-Man<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>video game, which brings Spider-Man\u2019s free-roaming, web-slinging action back to New York City.\u00a0 Players take on the role of a young Peter Parker discovering his new Spider-Man powers and added Super Hero responsibilities, using the game\u2019s innovative Web Rush mechanic to swing freely around Manhattan, combat a variety of criminal activities and take on classic Marvel Super Villains, such as Rhino, Iguana, Felicia Hardy and more.\u00a0 Set against an original story crafted by Hollywood writer Seamus Kevin Fahey (Spartacus: Vengeance, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Battlestar Galactica<\/em>) that takes place entirely after the events of the upcoming feature film, The Amazing Spider-Man <\/em><\/strong>video game delivers an immersive and cinematic adventure allowing players to truly harness the power of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.\u00a0 (Developed by Beenox for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS; developed by Other Ocean for Nintendo DS\u2122; rated M on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 System, rated PG on Wii and 3DS, and PG on DS by the Australian Classification Board.)<\/p>\n

007\u2122 Legends \u2013 <\/em><\/strong>Celebrating the Bond franchise\u2019s 50th<\/sup> anniversary, the latest instalment in the video game series \u2013 007 Legends<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 launches gamers back through time to relive a selection of James Bond\u2019s iconic and intense undercover missions from the popular films.\u00a0 A first-of-its-kind Bond video game, 007 Legends<\/em><\/strong> features an original, overarching storyline tying together five classic Bond movie-inspired missions plus a sixth mission based on this year\u2019s highly-anticipated movie \u2013 SKYFALL \u2013 which will be available post launch as free downloadable content, to offer the most diverse Bond gaming experience yet!\u00a0 Delivering the action that gamers expect from a Bond game, 007 Legends<\/em><\/strong> equips players with state-of-the-art spy gadgets, an arsenal of weapons, and sleek vehicles as they jet off to exotic locations and utilize Bond\u2019s unmatched combat abilities, quick wits, class and style to take down notorious villains and their brutal henchmen and perform impressive stunts.\u00a0 (Developed by Eurocom for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)<\/p>\n

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse \u2013 Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse<\/em><\/strong> features an all-new original narrative which is an expansion on the popular episode, \u201cRoad to the Multiverse\u201d, turning the outrageous world of Family Guy<\/em> into an action-packed video game filled with nods to the long-running comedy.\u00a0 Playing as either Stewie or Brian, each <\/em><\/strong>with unique abilities and weapons, players will battle their favorite Family Guy<\/em> characters as they advance through \u2018Multiverse\u2019 themed levels in their pursuit to battle Stewie\u2019s evil twin, Bertram, who has returned and is hell-bent on destroying Quahog.\u00a0 Fans will also be able to team up in co-op multiplayer mode or compete against each other in competitive multiplayer levels \u2013 all with a Family Guy<\/em> twist. (Developed by Heavy Iron for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; not yet rated by the Australian Classification Board.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Slate Features Three Blockbuster Franchises\u2014 Call Of Duty\u00ae: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants\u2122 And Transformers\u2122: Fall Of Cybertron\u00a0 Sydney, Australia \u2013 June 5, 2012 \u2013 Cutting-edge innovation and experiential digital entertainment will be on display from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.\u00a0(Nasdaq: ATVI), at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3<\/p>\n

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