Vivendi Reveals E3 Lineup

Just a day after dropping “Universal” from its name, Vivendi Games is back in the headlines as it reveals its E3 games lineup. Vivendi is prepping up the debut of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon at next month’s big trade show. While Crash Bandicoot will be exclusive to Nintendo DS, Spyro will breath fire on the Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, DS, and Game Boy Advance. Sorry folks, no PS3 and Revolution for now.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a recap of the purple dragon’s origin story. It will include flying levels as well as stronger focus on combat. Krome Studios will develop the game for the console and GBA versions, while the DS edition will be handled by Amaze Entertainment.

Bandicoot will debut on the DS with Crash Boom Bang! It features 40 mini games, wireless multiplayer, and a communication system that allows players conspire against each other midgame. This is Bandicoot’s entry to the party-game genre. Players will also be able to bet on the outcome of the matches, earning points that can be traded in for 80 different  game-altering items.

But wait, the Vivendi lineup doesn’t stop there.  Other games that will be feted at the Vivendi booth are as follows:

• PSP version of 50 Cent: Bulletproof
• Scarface
• Eragon
• PSP game based on the upcoming Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx film Miami Vice
• PC: World in Conflict, Caeser IV, Joint Task Force, Freestyle Street Basketball.

Rounding out the lineup is Vivendi’s newest acquisition for the PC and Xbox 360, Timeshift, a First-Person Shooter game that gives players the gift of time manipulation.

Just a day after dropping “Universal” from its name, Vivendi Games is back in the headlines as it reveals its E3 games lineup. Vivendi is prepping up the debut of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon at next month’s big trade show. While Crash Bandicoot will be exclusive to Nintendo DS, Spyro will breath fire on the Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, DS, and Game Boy Advance. Sorry folks, no PS3 and Revolution for now.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a recap of the purple dragon’s origin story. It will include flying levels as well as stronger focus on combat. Krome Studios will develop the game for the console and GBA versions, while the DS edition will be handled by Amaze Entertainment.

Bandicoot will debut on the DS with Crash Boom Bang! It features 40 mini games, wireless multiplayer, and a communication system that allows players conspire against each other midgame. This is Bandicoot’s entry to the party-game genre. Players will also be able to bet on the outcome of the matches, earning points that can be traded in for 80 different  game-altering items.

But wait, the Vivendi lineup doesn’t stop there.  Other games that will be feted at the Vivendi booth are as follows:

• PSP version of 50 Cent: Bulletproof
• Scarface
• Eragon
• PSP game based on the upcoming Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx film Miami Vice
• PC: World in Conflict, Caeser IV, Joint Task Force, Freestyle Street Basketball.

Rounding out the lineup is Vivendi’s newest acquisition for the PC and Xbox 360, Timeshift, a First-Person Shooter game that gives players the gift of time manipulation.