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Namco Bandai E3 Line-up

by Nick Haywood on 9 July 2007, 13:49

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Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, Beautiful Katamari

Over in Santa Clara, Namco Bandai are getting ready for E3 2007 with an impressive line-up of some 17 titles spanning all the platforms. They’ll be showcasing new instalments of their most popular franchises as well as a load of license-based games giving a pretty diverse range spanning every genre.

Said Genichi Ito, president and CEO of NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc: “Our E3 2007 lineup highlights NAMCO BANDAI Games’ unparalleled commitment to delivering a collection of core franchises, licenses and original properties that will appeal to everyone. As our industry continues to evolve and captivate the next generation of gamers, we are prepared to meet this market change and engage those who enjoy interactive entertainment with appropriate high-quality content across all platforms and genres.”

Right, enough of that, let’s have a look at what they’ve got to offer… Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - Xbox 360

Release date: October 23, 2007

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Ace Combat 6 marks the debut of NAMCO BANDAI’s premiere flight action series on the Xbox 360 and is the most robust Ace Combat game to date. With photorealistic HD graphics, a massive selection of authentic licensed combat aircraft and new gameplay mechanics that let players control allied units across land, sea and air. Players can also engage in competitive and cooperative online dog-fighting for the first time in the series’ history via Xbox LIVE.

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Beautiful Katamari - Xbox 360

Release date: Fall 2007

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The King of All Cosmos, the Prince and all his cousins are back, making their debut in high definition on the Xbox 360 in an all-new wacky adventure. With new mission types, cousins, online multiplayer support for up to four friends via Xbox Live and the series’ timeless rolling gameplay, it’s the most outlandish Katamari adventure yet!

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