E3 2006: Dot Hack G.U. Volume 1: Rebirth Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 12, 2006

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.hack was one of the attempts at "episodic" gaming. And with the emergence of Sin Episodes, Half-Life 2: Episode 1 and the new Alone in the Dark in recent weeks it looks like it's here to stay.

So it is with that in mind that Namco Bandai has revealed more about a second series of .hack games:

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Developer: CyberConnect 2
Release Date: Fall 2006
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: RPG
Player: 1
ESRB Rating: RP (Teen Expected)
Web URL: www.dothack.com

Game Description:
The hit sci-fi fantasy video game and TV series is back to deliver an epic, immersive RPG experience on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. What if what you do as a player in a game impacted your real world? What is reality? .hack has pursued this innovative concept in the previous 4-part series where УThe WorldФ was ultimately destroyed. Years after the events of the first .hack series, УThe WorldФ was rebuilt.

As a new player, you are saved on your first day in УThe WorldФ from several PKs (Player Killers) by a mysterious man. From this day on, you have dedicated your time to hunt down PKs, and have become known throughout УThe WorldФ as the feared УTerror of Death.Ф

Word in УThe WorldФ is that the legendary PK you have been searching for has surfaced, and you must now set out to find Уit.Ф Your world is thrown into chaos when you finally encounter this PK, and are defeated by himЕ

Features:
Delve deeper into УThe WorldФ Ц Featuring an enthralling storyline that builds upon the excitement of the first .hack series

Special items for .hack fans Ц Utilize your save data from the first .hack series and unlock a special surprise

Realistic interactions Ц Communicate with your partners using the all-new communication features and an upgraded interface

Hack the game - All new features allow for greater hacking abilities. Manipulate УThe WorldФ to your advantage

Strengthen your alliances! Ц Form a guild with other PCs; share information, trade items, and reap the benefits of their knowledge