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7 from Ubi at Wii Launch

Adding more weight to the Wii, Ubisoft has announced that it is preparing seven titles for the launch of Nintendo’s next console. In addition to previously announced titles Rayman Raving Rabids and Red Steel, the publisher will also be delivering Open Season, Monster 4×4 World Circuit, a game based on the Far Cry franchise, Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII and GT Pro Series (exclusive to Wii). Some details:

Blazing Angels®: Squadrons of WW II: As a squadron leader and ace fighter pilot, leverage the Wii controller to experience intense dog fighting in the famous air battles of WW II. Air combat simulation, rating pending.

Far Cry®: As Jack Carver, use the Wii Remote to drive, shoot, slash, jump and climb your way through a rebel-infested tropical hell. First-person action shooter, rating pending.

GT Pro Series: Immerse yourself in the fast-paced action of this exclusive Wii car-racing game and take full advantage of the Wii Remote. Racing game, rating pending.

Open Season™: Allows gamers to relive the humor and adventure of Sony Pictures Animation’s highly anticipated, first feature-length CG animated film. Kids adventure, rating pending.

Monster 4X4 World Circuit: Use the Wii Remote to perform spectacular stunts, jump and race the most powerful Monster Trucks, and go head-to-head in pulse-pounding off-road competitions all over the world. Truck racing, rating pending.

Rayman Raving Rabbids™: Experience the return of Rayman when his world is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies. Whether it be crazy Kung-Fu action or competing in the cow toss, players will use the Wii Remote in the most imaginative and innovative ways possible to defeat these whacky rabbids. Action-adventure, rating pending.

Red Steel™: This Wii exclusive title takes place in modern-day Japan and challenges players to master both the ancient art of the katana and the sophisticated technology of modern firearms. First-person action, rating pending.

No launch dates were revealed.

Red Steel Details

Details on the Wii-exclusive FPS from Ubisoft:

Red Steel is an exclusive Revolution launch title that takes full advantage of the console’s innovative controller and puts players directly into the action-packed first-person experience with the weapon in their hand – literally.

An engaging storyline unfolds as you learn that your fiancée has been kidnapped and her father – a Japanese mafia kingpin – murdered by a rival gang. The only way to save your loved one and defend your honor is to journey from Los Angeles to Japan and confront the Tokyo underworld.

By learning the ancient art of Japanese fighting with your katana and the focused precision of modern firearms, you will progress and adapt yourself to this foreign environment, where skills alone may not guarantee you victory.

Key Features

  • Exclusively for the Revolution
    Red Steel is the only original first-person action game built from the ground up for the Revolution.

  • Player Takes Complete Control
    Take full advantage of the Revolution controller, and control the action like never before. You’ll replicate sword-fighting movements and eliminate enemies quickly by directly targeting and shooting them.

  • Master the Deadly Steel
    Execute deadly combo moves using multiple swords or choose from a variety of firearms for longer-range attacks.

  • Focus Is Key
    Learn to harness your mental power to unleash powerful attacks in dire situations, and use the “focus system” to freeze time and effectively target several enemies at once.

  • Become a Modern Samurai
    Learn the art of Japanese fighting, and then use these skills to take out your enemies or gain their respect and loyalty by sparing them.

  • Multiplayer Modes
    Challenge friends with various split-screen multiplayer modes to see who the real master is.

    • Publisher: Ubisoft
    Developer: Ubisoft Paris
    Ship Date: Holiday 2006
    Category: First-Person Action
    Rating: Rating Pending (T anticipated)

    Wii E3 Lineup

    And yes, Nintendo did offer its Wii E3 lineup:

    • Wii Sports
    • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
    • Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
    • Super Mario Galaxy
    • Excite Truck
    • WarioWare: Smooth Moves
    • Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Call of Duty 3 from Activision
    • Sonic and Super Monkey Ball games from SEGA
    • DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors and CODENAME: FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Crystal Bearers from SQUARE ENIX
    • Madden NFL from Electronic Arts
    • Rayman Raving Rabbids and Red Steel from Ubisoft
    • SpongeBob SquarePants title from THQ

    Nintendo also announced that Wii titles are in development at Atari, BVG, Eidos, Konami, Majesco, Midway, Namco, SNK and many other publishers.

    Red Steel Announced

    Ubisoft has officially announced Red Steel, probably the first publicly known Revolution title. Exclusive to the Revolution, Red Steel is set is modern-day Japan, with the player mastering both the “ancient art of katana” and the “sophisticated technology of modern firearms” using the console’s remarkable controller.

    Red Steel will make its debut at E3 next month. Expect more information and screenshots then.

    First Revolution Title – Red Steel Revealed

    According to this post, the April issue of Game Informer magazine features the first look at a Nintendo Revolution title – Red Steel. The post does not go into any detail, teasing us readers in to buying it, but fortunately the Endangered Gamer blog has posted camera shots of the pages showcasing the game.

    From the blurry shots it can be understood that the game is not bad graphics wise, and the Revolution controller seems to be perfect for such a title.