E3 2006: Ninety Nine Nights Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 12, 2006

News: More than 99 nights away, sadly.

Ninety-Nine Nights is one of Microsoft's cornerstones for the Xbox 360 in Japan. But good old Microsoft doesn't want to leave American gamers out in the cold so they're bringing it stateside.

Here are some of the first details:

Publisher: Microsoft Corp.
Developer: Q Entertainment Ltd. and Phantagram. Co. Ltd.
Format: DVD for the Xbox 360
ESRB Rating: Pending
Availability: Fall 2006 (North America)

Product Overview: From the collaboration between famed game developer Tetsuya Mizuguchi of Q Entertainment and director SangYoun Lee of leading Korean developer Phantagram comes the Xbox 360-exclusive УNinety-Nine Nights.Ф The title is a fantasy action game for Xbox 360 that allows players to experience an immersive and emotional story though the eyes of good and evil while they fight among hundreds of fellow soldiers through an epic adventure of fantasy and action.

In a struggle between light and dark, a new world order is established after the destruction of the Уmysterious power stone.Ф Warriors are destined to battle in a place far beyond their imagination, as a magnificent story unfolds from multiple perspectives.

Features:
Unparalleled action and gameplay. In УNinety-Nine Nights,Ф players destroy entire armies with precision and speed unlike that offered in any other game. Each playable character will feature his or her own strengths and weaknesses as players attempt to choose the right combination of magic and might to overcome their adversaries. With more than 100 weapons to master and the art of several forms of magic, players enhance their attacks and become true deadly forces amid stunning next-generation effects.

Massive immersive battles. With hundreds of combatants on-screen at once, players wield their armies with precision and skill in massive-scale battles against ever-evolving virtual opponents. Each on-screen virtual character is a threat as opponents with unmatched AI will react and attack of their own volition, testing the skills and fortitude of even the best gamers. Ever-changing weather, terrain and structures contribute to the dynamic battles as well, leading to unique and surprising changes in gameplay.

Compelling and engaging storyline. In УNinety-Nine Nights,Ф players must decide upon their path and choose the side of either good or evil in the struggle for the Stone of Union. In the epic and emotional campaign, gamers play through a fabulous fantasy realm with unparalleled depth. Each character has his or her dedicated plotline that ultimately intertwines with that of a larger story. Players can experience seven views of the story through the eyes of each character they choose to play.

Developer Information: Q Entertainment was founded in October 2004 by CEO Shuji Utsumi and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) Testuya Mizuguchi. Their business areas include creating and producing entertainment content centering on games.

Phantagram was founded in 1994 by CEO SangYoun Lee. In 2004, the company won the Prime Minister Award, Excellent Graphic Award and the Excellent Audio Award in the Korean Game Grand Prix for its Xbox hit УKingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders.Ф It has won more than 20 awards hosted by various magazines and Web sites throughout the world.