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Just got this in the mail... did a search and it came up with nothing.

Sony Online Entertainment Announces Untold Legends(TM): The Warrior's Code(TM) for the PSP(TM) (Playstation(R)Portable) System

- The Warrior's Code(TM) Follows the Top-Selling Brotherhood of the Blade(TM) -

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Untold Legends(TM): The Warrior's Code(TM) is the next game in the Untold Legends series following the top-selling Brotherhood of the Blade, which was launched earlier this year by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE). The Warrior's Code is an entirely new

role-playing game (RPG), as compared to its predecessor, with an evolutionary interactive combat engine, new 3D enhanced graphics, special effects and lighting. The Warrior's Code is scheduled for a first quarter 2006 launch.

"The look and play of The Warrior's Code has been designed, upgraded and completely enhanced for its debut as a sequel, making this a must-have for action-RPG fans and new PSP(TM) system owners," said Rob Hill, producer of The Warrior's Code. "Players will be challenged by the intense combat and rapid hack-n-slash action."

In addition, The Warrior's Code features two online multiplayer options. The cooperative option features story driven co-op play for up to two players which seamlessly integrates with the single player game. The player vs. player option offers combat focused battles for up to four players. Both options feature a macro-chat communication, online lobby and matchmaking system.

"Given the success and broad appeal of the original game, The Warrior's Code will build upon this heritage as we strive to deliver games that appeal to both our core audience as well as new fans of the action-RPG genre," said Chris Sturr, Sr. brand manager for SOE. "To date, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is a run-away hit and third best-selling PSP(TM) system game ever*."

In The Warrior's Code, the realm is one of chaos and oppression as a powerful warlord's horrific minions continue to slaughter and enslave the people. When members of a secret shape-shifting race begin to disappear, suspicions of an insidious plot to exterminate them lead many of its members to flee into the wilderness for survival. While struggling to escape capture and death, some of the shape-shifting refugees stumble upon a carefully guarded secret that rekindles hope for freedom and peace in the realm.

As one of five shape-changing characters, players will challenge their skills through an epic storyline consisting of five exciting chapters with dramatic in-game cinematics, voiceovers and an upgraded Quest Journal. In addition, there are more than 45 areas featuring interactive objects, devious traps, destructible walls and ambient creatures.


Key features in The Warrior's Code include:

- Evolutionary Combat Engine -- Experience all-new action-RPG combat through an upgraded combat engine featuring a wider variety of combat moves and special abilities, dynamic attacks of opportunity, and all the intensity of fast hack-n-slash action.

- Epic Storyline -- Play through five exciting chapters with dramatic in-game cinematics and voiceovers.

- Enhanced 3D Game Engine -- Featuring enhanced Graphics, Special Effects, and Lighting with streaming music.

- All-New Online Multiplayer Mode -- Featuring story-driven two player co-op play seamlessly integrated with the single player game or combat focused player vs. player battles for up to four players.

- All New Macro-Chat Communication System

- All New Online Lobby and Matchmaking System

- New Playable Characters -- Five shape-changing player character types featuring enhanced customization and a wider variety of enhanced animations.

- Enhanced Quest System -- Challenge yourself with a wider variety of quest types and upgraded Quest Journal.

- New Hand-Crafted Environments -- Explore more than 45 all-new areas featuring dynamic events and a wider array of interactive objects, devious traps, destructible walls, and ambient creatures.

- Unique Monsters -- Battle and employ different combat strategies against more than 40 unique monsters with improved Artificial Intelligence.

- Massive Boss Battles -- Experience 12 massive boss battles featuring interactive lairs and unique new gameplay challenges.

- All-New User Interface -- A completely new User Interface includes multiple control schemes, enhanced mini-map and world map with fog of war and streamlined inventory, skill system, and quick menu options.

- Enhanced Item System -- Collect and utilize a wider variety of items and enhancements and store in an all new item stash.

The Warrior's Code is being developed and published by SOE and The Warrior's Code is slated for release in the first quarter of 2006. For more information please visit www.untoldlegends.com

* Source: Based on the total franchise sales on the PSP(TM) system through August 2005, according to the NPD Group

 

[Zeo]

Cool I guess. Hopefully they make the sequel a lot better. The first had potential.

 

[dark10x]

- No more lengthy loadtimes. The new engine is capable of streaming the entire world entirely from UMD.

That's what I wish had been written under "features"...



...not that the UMD emulators didn't already fix loading with the first game.

 

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They also announced a second game a few minutes later.

Sony Online Entertainment Announces Field Commander(TM): for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) System

SOE to Release the First Turn-Based Military Strategy Game for the PSP(TM) System

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment, Inc. (SOE) today announced that it will be taking combat to the next level with Field Commander, the first military turn-based strategy game for the PSP(TM) system. Field Commander is slated to be released in the first quarter of 2006.

"Field Commander gives players the power to outwit the enemy at every turn because it focuses on what is important -- strategy," said Clint Worley, Field Commander Producer. "You can delve into the game's engrossing story while combating enemies alone, or utilize the impressive array of multi-player options and enjoy defeating your enemies from across the globe, country or office."

Players will take the role of a Field Commander working for an independent organization established by the Allied Nations to defend the world against an evil terrorist organization bent on inciting wars, dealing illicit arms and global domination.

With an arsenal of 15 army divisions and 11 commanding officers to choose from, players will be able to command the land, skies and sea. Orchestrate an offensive attack through 30 unique missions, each one coming alive in beautiful 3D environments with highly-detailed terrain and dynamic visual effects. Alternately, players can compete against each other, utilizing the PSP(TM) system's wireless networking capabilities.

Developed by SOE, Field Commander is scheduled to be available in late February 2006. For more information please visit www.fieldcommandergame.com.

Game Features

- Turn-Based Strategy: Take to the field and guide your division to victory by outsmarting, outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponents.

- Single-Player Campaign: Delve into the game's engrossing story while combating enemies through more than 30 unique missions.

- Multiplayer Gameplay: Enjoy defeating your enemy from across the globe, across the room, or sitting next to you.

- 15 Army Divisions: Rule the ground, sea and skies by mastering the selectable army divisions at your disposal through the use of their specialties, unique play styles and powerful attacks.

- Beautiful 3D Environments: See each unique setting come alive with 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects, and highly detailed terrain, buildings and units.

- Challenging AI: Match wits with an increasingly clever enemy and survive the day to become triumphant.

- Create Missions: Aspire to greatness by creating your own missions, and upload them to be enjoyed by all players.

- Elegantly Simple: No need for complex calculators and measuring tapes. Field Commander lets you focus on what's important - Strategy.