E3 2006: Turok Fact Sheet

Written by John Scalzo on May 11, 2006

News: I am Turok!

It's been a long time since the last Turok game and it's been an even longer time since the last good Turok game.

But now with Acclaim out of the picture, Buena Vista Games plans to resurrect Turok on the PS3 and Xbox 360. It may not have as many dinosaurs as previous entries in the series had, but they'll be there.

So sharpen your T-Rex killin' knife and read these facts:

GAME PUBLISHER: Buena Vista Games
DEVELOPER: Propaganda Games, a BVG studio
GENRE: First Person Shooter
SHIP DATE: 2007
RATING: Rating Pending
PRICE: To Be Announced
PLAYERS: Single Player and Multiplayer
GAME PLATFORMS: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
TARGET AUDIENCE: Ages 18+

Overview
Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet. After the ship is shot down while approaching the planet, Joseph Turok must use his instincts and elite military training to elude an army of well-trained soldiers, and the ravenous, unpredictable creatures that populate the dangerous environment. Joseph Turok's mission? Survive at all costs.

Key Features

Dark, gritty sci-fi world showcased through next-gen gameplay, high-resolution graphics and immersive sound

Humans are your primary enemy - highly-trained soldiers challenge players with sophisticated AI and advanced tactics

Encounter genetically-altered dinosaurs and other deadly creatures Ц trick them into attacking your enemies or each other

Choose your combat style - obliterate enemies with excessive firepower, or utilize fast stealth weapons (such as the bow and knife) there are multiple ways to survive depending on strategy

Operate a fleet of high-tech military vehicles

Engage in robust online multiplayer modes (details to be announced)