Xbox Leads the Way with Blockbuster Game Titles  A feast of Xbox game titles announced “Xbox Halo 2 Elite Force Pack” Limited Edition Blue Console bundle released

Xbox®, the leading video game platform in Singapore, today announced a rush of 40 new game titles coming to gamers in Singapore from now until June 2005. Whether you’re a speed junkie after the most realistic driving game ever created; or have a thirst for futuristic adventures with hi-tech weaponry; or even if you yearn to challenge supernatural forces as a martial arts expert – Xbox has it all and more.

The highlight of the portfolio announced today is one of the most anticipated driving simulation titles ever created, “Forza Motorsport™”, an advanced, fully customizable racing simulation developed by Microsoft Game Studios that will be playable over the Xbox Live™ service. The lineup also includes three of the most eagerly awaited first-person-shooter games (FPS): “Doom 3™: Limited Collector’s Edition”, “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® 4: Lockdown” and “Brothers in Arms™: Road to Hill 30”.

Also in the portfolio is the “Jade Empire™ Limited Edition” package, an action role-playing game (RPG) set in ancient mythical China, featuring bonus content. Not forgetting kids or the young at heart, Xbox will release “Hello Kitty: Mission Rescue” in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty. In addition, Xbox also announced “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®: Chaos Theory”, the latest installment of the critically acclaimed stealth action series, and Xbox Live-enabled team-based game “Conker™: Live and Reloaded”.

“Xbox is committed to giving gamers the most exhilarating gaming experience possible through our wide range of titles in every genre,” said Alex Chua, Microsoft Home & Entertainment Division Manager, South East Asia. “By working with the best creative talents in the world, we continue to deliver games that will push the boundaries of the gaming experience.”

Forza Motorsport : “Forza Motorsport” gives Xbox gamers who are passionate about cars and racing the opportunity to own, customize, and race their favorite cars in a realistic driving simulation. From sport compacts to LeMans prototypes, players use earnings from hundreds of races to buy upgrades and aftermarket parts so they can transform real production cars into high-performance race cars. On the track, players experience an impressively accurate simulation, putting their performance-tuned creations to the test against the best the online world has to offer on Xbox Live.

Doom 3™: Limited Collector’s Edition: Science has unlocked the gates to the unknown. A Sci-Fi horror masterpiece, Doom 3 is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. Dramatic storyline, pulse-pounding action, incredible graphics, and revolutionary technology combine to draw you into the most frightening and gripping first person gaming experience ever created. Fight for your life in single player, online multiplayer, or the Xbox Live exclusive co-op mode. Exclusive Collector’s Edition Tin includes:  Full versions of the original ULTIMATE DOOM and DOOM II. With single player or deathmatch and co-op in 2-4 player split-screen modes and much more.

Rainbow Six 4: Lockdown: In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown, you lead Team Rainbow, the world's most elite counter-terrorist unit, as they are called into action and unfamiliar territory to battle a bioterrorist threat. Stakes escalate as they are personally targeted by an evil terrorist organization. Used to protecting the lives of others, Team Rainbow must now embark on a mission to fight and save some of their own.

The next Rainbow Six installment will introduce new single player experience with a personal darker storyline, state-of-the-art equipment, and offer gamers the chance to play as two members of Team Rainbow: Ding Chavez, the fearless leader of Team Rainbow, and a new sniper role portrayed by Dieter Weber, who must cover his team's movement with deadly accuracy.

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30: Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, the player (Baker) must choose between the success of his mission and the lives of his men – his brothers in arms.  Brothers in Arms will immerse players in the historic eight-day invasion of Normandy – with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound and gameplay.

Jade Empire Limited Edition: Set in the ancient, mysterious world of mythical China, players train under their master’s watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, players travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In their adventures, players face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts, and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will players earn their place as a master of martial arts in the world of “Jade Empire.” The limited edition pack includes bonus content such as a playable bonus character and a bonus fighting style.

Hello Kitty: Mission Rescue: Celebrating Hello Kitty's 30th anniversary, “Hello Kitty – Mission Rescue” lets players to play as the world famous Hello Kitty and Badtz-Maru in the Xbox Live-enabled action platformer. “Hello Kitty: Mission Rescue” sees Hello Kitty tackle enemies within a lovingly detailed 3-D action world. With help from her friends, Badtz Maru, Keroppi, Purin and a host of others, Hello Kitty has to save Sanrio Town from the evil yet clumsy troops of Planet Block. Gamers can add engaging new options by collecting special coins and enhance your graphics, gallery and animation for an even more thrilling game experience! Fans can also play against Hello Kitty fans worldwide with the Xbox Live online multiplayer capability.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory: The latest installment of the critically acclaimed Splinter Cell series, “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory” delivers state of the art graphics and sound technology to produce the most breathtaking gaming experience ever. Inflict devastation on America's enemies with the most advanced prototype weapons and gadgets, including electronic jammers and the newly customizable SC-20K modular weapons platform. Via Xbox Live, gamers will be able to coordinate infiltration missions with a partner against the A.I. and innovative joint strategies take teamwork to the next level.

Conker: Live and Reloaded: Gaming’s notoriously naughty squirrel - Conker - arrives on Xbox with a bang in an all-new Xbox Live enabled team-based shooter, “Conker: Live and Reloaded.”   Featuring intense deathmatch and campaign storyline modes via Xbox Live and system link, players can compete as one of six combat specialists across multi-mission campaigns covering Old War and Future War. The warfare promises to deliver the non-stop action, humor, gratuitous violence and innuendo Conker is famous for. Also included is the critically acclaimed single-player game, “Conker’s Bad Fur Day,” completely recreated for the Xbox with stunning graphics and unparalleled attitude. 

Xbox will be fortifying the hugely successful Platinum Hits Label, which has introduced popular and critically-acclaimed titles at reduced prices. Xbox announced today that classics “Dead or Alive® 3” and “Dead or Alive®: Extreme Beach Volleyball” will be returning to store shelves at $39.90 in a hard-to-miss specially-designed silver package.

“We are committed to providing gamers with the best entertainment experience available, at the best value,” said Alex Chua, Microsoft Home & Entertainment Division Manager, South East Asia. “At this attractive price point, we are making these red hot games available to an even broader audience.”

With more than 20 Platinum Hits titles currently available, the series provides an easy and convenient way of buying the most popular Xbox games at the best value. Other titles in the Platinum Hits series include “MechAssault™”, “Rallisport Challenge” and“Brute Force” from Microsoft Games Studios; “SSX Tricky”, “Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit” and “FIFA Soccer 2003” from Electronic Arts.

Xbox Halo 2 Elite Force Pack
 Still haven’t got your hands on the Xbox yet? With the Xbox Halo 2 Elite Force Pack, now is the best time to join the most-talked about gaming experience ever.

Featuring a cool new translucent blue Xbox console and matching blue controller, bundled with “Halo®2” - the hottest video game on the planet today – the Halo 2 Elite Force Pack at available now a special recommended retail price of S$329. 

Xbox Live Arcade – Coming Soon!
Xbox Live Arcade is a new service coming soon to Singapore gamers. Xbox Live Arcade will bring broad-appeal, classic  games, directly to the Xbox. with the added social feature of Xbox Live.  Gamers can look forward to up to 12 new Xbox Live Arcade game titles to be available in Singapore during the launch window. Titles include Guardian, Fuzzee Fever, Super Collapse 2, Ricochet Lost Worlds, Bejeweled, Hardwood Solitaire, Dangerous Mines, Alien Sky, Mutant Storm, Zuma, AstroPop and Bankshot Billiards.