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FishTank Announces their E3 Lineup
Peter Judson - Thursday, May 3rd, 2001 | 3:41PM (PST)


Fishtank Interactive today announced its product line-up for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), May 17-19, 2001, in Los Angeles, CA.

Fishtank will showcase eight new PC titles: "AquaNox," "Etherlords", "Call of Cthulhu," "Arx Fatalis," "S.W.I.N.E.," "RIM," "Car Tycoon," and "Beam Breakers."

"We are excited to come into our first E3 with such a strong line-up," said Jerry Wolosenko, head of Fishtank Interactive in North America. "We have a diverse roster of titles that features first rate entertainment based on cutting-edge technology. From our core RPG offerings to our blazing action games, we are proud to present high-quality games for multiple genres our first time out."

Fishtank Interactive will be located in the Kentia Hall in booth #6045.

AquaNox

"AquaNox" is a submarine action title that introduces a futuristic 3D world immersed deep in the oceanic depths. After an apocalyptic war renders Earth's surface uninhabitable, the few human survivors retreat to the bottom of the sea. As the mercenary Emerald "Dead Eye" Flint, gamers explore a sprawling undersea world. "AquaNox" is optimized to take advantage of NVIDIA's revolutionary "GeForce3" graphics acceleration allowing creation of photo-realistic graphics and organic-looking environments. "AquaNox" is due to ship Fall 2001.

Etherlords

"Etherlords" is a 3D turn-based strategy game geared towards dynamic multiplayer combat. In the game, four races of wizards battle for supremacy in a fantasy world of extravagant detail and realism. A visually stunning game supported by a compelling story and distinctive magic spells, "Etherlords" features a unique combat system that melds the best of trading-card gameplay and strategic resource management. "Etherlords" is scheduled to ship November 2001.

Call of Cthulhu

"Call of Cthulhu" is a psychological survival/horror game based on H.P. Lovecraft's disturbing universe. Featuring a blend of action and adventure, "Call of Cthulhu" sets the player in the shoes of Private Eye Jack Walters, an investigator looking into the dark mysteries of the town of Innsmouth. With a first person gameplay perspective, the game offers a truly immersive experience into Lovecraft's nightmarish world. This title ships first quarter of 2002.

ARX Fatalis

Drawing its inspiration from the best in first-person role-playing games, "ARX Fatalis" is a medieval-fantasy role-playing game set in the unexplored depths of the underworld. The player must stop a cult from conducting the rituals needed to bring an evil god to the mortal plane. Combining a high level of interactivity and a user-friendly interface, "ARX" offers an intriguing story and a dynamic environment. The underground setting is not just one of dungeons and sewers, but of vast cities and gigantic caverns. This title will be released in the first quarter of 2002.

S.W.I.N.E.

"S.W.I.N.E." is a funny yet exquisitely detailed real time strategy game. Players take command in this unique battle between evil Pigs and the peace loving Rabbits. Relying on tactics rather than pure action, "S.W.I.N.E." offers 15 single-player missions and 10 multiplayer levels. S.W.I.N.E. is set to ship in November 2001.

R.I.M.

"R.I.M." is a turn based real-time strategy game set in a brooding, futuristic world on the edge of the universe. A discovery of an ancient race leads to a vicious conflict for control of the galaxy. In this dramatic science fiction story, players can command troops, explore strange worlds, and conquer hostile enemies through the game's innovative 3D engine. "R.I.M." will be released in September 2001.

Car Tycoon

"Car Tycoon" features the unique opportunity to manage an automobile company and compete in the car industry. The aim is to become market leader and a trendsetter in diverse fields of automobile production (sports cars, pick-ups, limousines, etc.). The game takes place in the 1950's and 60's, a time when cars become a defining element in the American way of life. "Car Tycoon" is set to ship first quarter of 2002.

BeamBreakers

"BeamBreakers" takes place in a futuristic New York City where all levitating traffic is confined to defined lanes between the skyscrapers. The player is member of a gang, driving illegal races against rivals while avoiding capture by the police. Superior driving ability will advance the player, giving him access to better and faster vehicles. "BeamBreakers" is set to ship first quarter of 2002.

Source: Fishtank PR

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