"DARKENED SKYE" CASTS SPELL ON THE
NINTENDO GAMECUBE AS GAME ARRIVES AT RETAIL
Hot Babe With Attitude, Rich Graphics and
Fast Paced Action Awaits Gamers
NEW YORK, November 12, 2002 – Simon &
Schuster Interactive announced today "Darkened Skye" an action game for the
Nintendo GameCube has arrived at retail (Rated: "T" by the ESRB; $49.95
estimated street). Set in a timeless fantasy world, this third-person action
game combines laugh-out-loud irreverence with combat, magic and melee giving
gamers a fast-paced experience in an epic story that isn’t afraid to poke fun at
itself.
ABOUT "DARKENED SKYE"
Skye of Lynlora is a shepherd with a restless
spirit, a taste for adventure, and a smart mouth. Her humdrum existence is
forever changed one day when she discovers magic and is chosen to battle the
darkness.
Armed with her wits, spells and weapons, Skye
finds herself on a quest for five ancient prisms that can save the world from
evil. But at least she’s not alone. There’s her snide side-kick, the obligatory
wise-old-knows-everything character and the mysterious love interest who has a
bad habit of disappearing just when he’s needed.
Skye’s mission: Cast spells. Unravel the
secrets of her past. Trade wisecracks. Kick monster butt. Save the world.
FEATURE LIST
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* Rich, whimsical writing with an
irreverent punch. -
* Superb voice acting from Linda Larkin of
Disney’s Aladdin. -
* Combat system uses magic, melee and
exploding devices. -
* Over 50 speaking NPCs.
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* Complex, dramatic plot that does not get
in the way of fragging bad guys. -
* Five brilliant worlds to visit, each one
more fantastic than the last. -
* Exciting original music that changes
dynamically with gameplay.
WEB SITE
Gamers can check out the DARKENED SKYE web
site at
www.darkenedskye.com.
The site contains the latest information on the game, videos, and screenshots.
ESRB RATING
DARKENED SKYE for Nintendo GameCube is rated "T" or "Teen" by the Entertainment
Software Rating Board. More information on the ESRB and its rating system can be
found at
www.esrb.org.
DARKENED SKYE for GameCube is now available
at retailers nationwide.
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