Activision yesterday announced Secret Service, to be released as a budget title on Xbox 360, Playstation 2 (yes PS2) and PC later this year. Daniel Arey, who spent a decade on Naughty Dog and Uncharted, Jak & Crash Bandicoot, will handle the story and level design. More info and images inside, which judging from the file name is from the Xbox 360 version of the game.
Activision press release:
ACTIVISION PUBLISHING’S SECRET SERVICE
PUTS THE PRESIDENT’S LIFE IN GAMERS’ HANDS
SANTA MONICA, CA – OCTOBER 10, 2008 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Secret Service will be released later this year for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation®2 computer entertainment system, and PC. The title will allow players to assume the role of an elite agent, tasked with protecting America’s top leadership.
Secret Service takes place on Inauguration Day in Washington D.C. An extremist assault has been launched against the capitol - security has been compromised and it is unclear who is friend or foe. There is no time for negotiation as you are thrust out of the shadows and into the line of fire in order to protect the nation’s leaders. The action takes place among famous landmarks and everywhere in between, including both Marine One and Air Force One.
A tactical first person action game full of plot twists and revelations, Secret Service features story and level design contributions by Daniel Arey, who previously worked on Uncharted, the Jak series and the Crash Bandicoot series.
“This game is a unique addition to the first person action genre, with a rich storyline set across famous locations and the need to use both lethal and non-lethal force to achieve your objectives,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “Secret Service brings a nice refreshing spin to fans of run-and-gun games.”
Secret Service will be available for $39.99 on Xbox 360, $29.99 for Playstation®2 computer entertainment system, and $19.99 for PC. The Secret Service videogame is not approved, endorsed or authorized by the U.S. Secret Service.
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Its great to see PS2 having such long legs and great life, having said that, I remember how original xbox fanboys used to talk competition, and press totally supporting xbox, funny indeed, and even more than that: ironic!
Is that story going to be repeated again?
It's a budget game, they're not going for graphics.
Also, I suggest you turn on your PS2 (if you even have one) and check the graphics, because they do not look as good as this game, as mediocre as it is.
And the difference between the ps2 and xbox was that the ps2 hit earlier, was cheaper, and was less techically advanced than the xbox...sound familiar?
I do agree though.. ps3 owners wouldn't even want this..they should start putting these kind of budget games through xbox live though. Rather than keep rehashing retro games that nostalgia has made us believe were way better than they actually are.
And the difference between the ps2 and xbox was that the ps2 hit earlier, was cheaper, and was less techically advanced than the xbox...sound familiar?
came out after a whole year of 360(actually 1 and a half year after it in Europe), currently the HD console leader in Japan,
only a few thousand behind 360 in europe(a shame as 360 came a whole year and a half before PS3 in Europe),
already oversold 360 in France :) :) :),
only in confrontation in america, and still outselling 360 there the whole past year-------
I don't see 360 even standing a chance if it had not gone for 2 consecutive price-cuts and bought 3 Rpgs.
Whatever, that went way off topic, but you got the point ;).
ON_TOPIC: its glad to see a PS2 game still being made(even when the so called formidable competition is long dead ;)--- but seriously, they should not port it to any HD system.
So you get a system that is much easier to program, easier to port to and from, more memory, better gpu, and games that run and look a bit better. Easier, Cheaper, Better. Now do you wonder why they chose not to make a PS3 version? :)
So you get a system that is much easier to program, easier to port to and from, more memory, better gpu, and games that run and look a bit better. Easier, Cheaper, Better. Now do you wonder why they chose not to make a PS3 version? :)
Given who is making it, it's sure to be fun as well
As Cooleo said, this is a budget game so its not going for AAA graphics, sounds intersting will wait to hear more.
also i think they are releasing it on the PS2 rather then the PS3 because PS2 has more users then the PS3(more chances of sales) so its only sensible for a budget game
if this game can run on a PS2 then i dont aspect anything unique about the gameplay or AI or whatever but for £20-25 might be worth playin.