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E3 2004: Aussies to Make Splash At E3

13th May 2004, 11:31am
As Gamebiz has posted before the companies from Australia at this years E3, well here are just some of the games Australian Developers by Australian Companies are working on.
  • Citizen Zero –Big World/www.microforte.com

  • Set in a gritty sci-fi future, players play a prisoner-turned-mercenary on a penal colony in crisis and are faced with intricate private-space missions that offer instant access to intense tactical challenges, both individually or as a team. In team play, players can select a faction that suits their style, from the battle-hardened Marines to the brutish, street-wise Syndicate, the 5 NPC factions provide a look and a hook for every player, creating an instant online community. www.citizen-zero.com
  • Trick Star – tantalus

  • For the GBA the object of the game is to be the first across the line, but in the process players perform an array of tricks and stunts, jostle to acquire valuable pick-ups, and generally attempt to stay on track as a futuristic styled environment flies past them. Other features include real time vehicle deformation, a host of different weather effects, and probably the most sophisticated racing AI system ever seen on a handheld device.
  • Polar Express – tantalus

  • Is coming to the GBA and is based on a major animated feature film, Polar Express.
  • Jimmy Neutron tantalus

  • Will be coming to the GBA and is based on the popular Nickelodeon television show, Jimmy Neutron.
  • Trainz Railroad Simulator Engineers Edition (PC) – Auran

  • The game focuses on enhancing the train driver experience and offers a multitude of new features including enhanced physics and track, genuine railroad atmosphere, exciting scenarios, and new content based on real working railroads. The game allows players to take charge of anything from modern diesel locomotives to historical steam engines, and allows them to immerse themselves in numerous dynamic environments.
  • HotDogs Hotgals! - Fuzzyeyes Studios

  • is a highly stylised business simulation game featuring hundreds of the latest fashions beautifully designed and created to high quality. The game features bright and distinctive shop environments, and lively varied music designed to provide the player with an easy, laid back ride. HotDogs HotGals! is an attractive, unique, easy to play (and replay) game experience set far apart from other management simulation games.
Discuss the Aussie Contingent and delve into E3 in our dedicated E3 forum and stay tuned to Gamebiz as we bring you the latest from E3. Top 3 screens are of Citizen Zero, the next one on the side is from Polar Express with the bottom left being Polar Express and lastely one for Trainz.
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