True Crime: New York City

Back on the street

Fight crime in the Big Apple.Crime never sleeps and it's headed for the east coast in True Crime: New York City.Features * Free-roaming authentic neighborhoods, GPS-accurate streets and subways, landmark buildings and countless interiors * Use ovens, stoves, machines, coolers, pots, pans, chairs or anything else you can grab to pound enemies * High-speed shootouts and stunts * Switch fighting styles on the fly from street fighting to a variety of martial arts modes * Use high-powered weapons ranging from police issue bats to black market arms like flamethrowers and grenade launchers

In this extremely violent sequel to True Crime: Streets of L.A., you play former gang member turned cop, Marcus Reed, fighting crime on the GPS-accurate streets of Manhattan. Complete with subways, hundreds of interiors, internationally recognized landmarks and real neighborhoods from Harlem to Chinatown to Times Square, True Crime: New York City impressively puts you in the heart of the Big Apple.To serve and protect New Yorkers, you have to live like one of them. You'll take cabs, ride subways, walk the streets and drive in the world-renowned New York traffic. You might even get yelled at by real New Yorkers! The game also gives you a flavor of what it's like to live in each neighborhood, from the glut of tourists in Times Square to the locals hanging outside the brownstones of Harlem.True Crime is loaded with roaming, chases and lots of gunplay and hand-to-hand combat. So much so that you wonder if NY cops ever rest or need recovery time. Maybe they'd like the random health pack power-ups in real life. In the game you'll need to make major moral choices on-the-fly. Will you apprehend the suspect or just shoot him? Will you turn in contraband as evidence or keep it for yourself? Will you be a good cop or a bad cop?The aiming system works well in combat. You'll find lots of cool other ways to subdue perps, including your everyday household kitchen items. Some of the non-combat commands take quite a bit to get used to. You're sometimes prompted on how to crouch or climb, but you're almost always using some combination of buttons including Z. It feels a little awkward. Optimally, it would have been nice to have one-button control prompts for some of these non-combat actions so you can get back to the meat of the game quicker. Stil, the variety of things you can do make it easy to overlook this slight inconvenience.The cast of True Crime: New York City includes Christopher Walken as FBI field agent Gabriel Whitting; Laurence Fishburne as kingpin Isaiah "The King" Reed; Mariska Hargitay as New York Police Lieutenant Deena Dixon and Mickey Rourke as New York Police Detective Terrence Higgins. Along with the impressive voice talent, True Crime features a great soundtrack of hip-hop and rock songs you'll recognize.Bottom LineGood cop or bad cop? Doesn't matter. Just be a cop and pick up this title.

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www.nintendo.com – Gamecube

Activision Set to Debut New Lead Character for True Crime and Kicks Off a 'Guess the City and Win Marcus' Ride' Sweepstakes at Electronic Entertainment Expo

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 18, 2005: Marcus Reed, the new lead character in Activision Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) gritty urban cop drama True Crime will make his debut at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles on May 18. Additionally, Activision will kick off a "True Crime Guess the City and Win Marcus' Ride" Sweepstakes giving consumers the chance to win a brand new Chrysler 300, tricked out by industry leader Next Motorsports.

Beginning May 18 through June 16, consumers can log on to www.truecrime2005.com and enter the sweepstakes by voting for the crime-ridden city of their choice. In addition, attendees at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, which is being held at the L.A. Convention Center from May 18-20, can cast their vote in the Activision booth, located in the South Hall, #1224, where the car will be on display.

All winners will be chosen through a random drawing from eligible entrants who guess the correct city. One Grand Prize winner will win a brand new Chrysler 300, in a style befitting Marcus Reed, the new lead character in the sequel to the best-selling True Crime: Streets of L.A. game.

Finished in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Marcus' ride is tricked out with 22" Asanti Wheels, Billet front grille, and Lamborghini style doors. Next Motorsports has also transformed the interior for maximum entertainment, adding an Xbox® video game system, SAVV 10.2" headrest monitors, Alpine AM/FM/DVD/CD player with LCD monitor, as well as booming MA Audio front and rear component speakers, 4-channel amp, subwoofer amp, and a 12" subwoofer in a custom Next Motorsports enclosure. The True Crime logo is embroidered on headrests and floor mats.

Ten first-prize winners will receive a Motorola mobile phone and 10 second-prize winners will receive Puma gear. All prizes will be awarded through a random-drawing taking place on or around July 15, 2005. The "True Crime Guess the City and Win Marcus' Ride" sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents that are 18 years or older. Participants can enter the sweepstakes at the promotion Web site or at Activision's E3 Booth. All prizes winners will be notified on or around August 30, 2005.

Contest and sweepstakes participants can view the official rules at www.truecrime2005.com

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Press release (18th May 2005)

An Arresting Line Up of Voiceover Talent BringsActivision's True Crime®: New York City to Life

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 19, 2005: Further bringing True Crime®: New York City's authentic cop drama to life, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) has signed on a cast of seasoned actors to lend their distinct voice talents to the game's main characters. The cast includes Christopher Walken as FBI field agent Gabriel Whitting; Laurence Fishburne as drug kingpin Isaiah "The King" Reed; Mariska Hargitay as New York Police Lieutenant Deena Dixon; Mickey Rourke as New York Police Detective Terrence Higgins; Esai Morales as New York Police Organized Crime Unit chief Victor Navarro; Traci Lords as madam Cassandra Hartz; and up and coming actor Avery Waddell as former gangster turned cop Marcus Reed, the game's main character and Isaiah Reed's son.

"With a voice talent roster of this caliber, we are bringing drama to videogames on an unprecedented level that is on par with movies and television shows," said Will Kassoy, vice president of global brand management, Activision Publishing. "True Crime: New York City was developed with the help of two former New York cops who advised us on real-life police scenarios which were then brought to life through the rich characters portrayed by the voiceover talent."

Former policemen Bill Clark, who also served as the executive producer of "NYPD Blue," and Tom Walker, author of "Ford Apache: The Bronx," consulted on the storyline for True Crime: New York City which puts players in the role of Marcus Reed, former gang member turned cop. Through the game, players use and abuse their authority to hunt down the murderer of Marcus' mentor while also cleaning up Manhattan neighborhoods from Harlem to Chinatown. Undercover investigations weave players through a murderous web of gangs and deceit as they battle crooks, Marcus' past and everything else the city throws at them.

True Crime: New York City will be available this fall for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube™ and has been rated "M" ("Mature" - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs) by the ESRB.

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Press release (19th September 2005)

The "Funk Doctor" - Redman - To HeadlineTrue Crime®: New York City Soundtrack

**Redman Concocts Two Original Tracks for True Crime Soundtrack and Appears as Secret Character in the Game

Santa Monica, CA - September 27, 2005** - The "Funk Doc," Redman, headlines an eclectic NYC inspired soundtrack for Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) upcoming True Crime®: New York City video game with two all-new original songs and the debut of "Rush The Security" from his upcoming album Red Gone Wild, scheduled for release on November 8. Redman will also appear as an unlockable character in the gritty drama, which is slated for release this fall.

In addition to Redman's tracks, the soundtrack perfectly defines the diverse sounds of the city and the high caliber action of the game with more than 80 licensed songs from NYC raised, or transplanted, punk, hardcore, hip hop and rock royalty who helped define the city's music scene including Jay-Z, Fat Joe, A Tribe Called Quest, The Ramones, The Velvet Underground, My Chemical Romance, The Bravery and Bob Dylan, among others, making this soundtrack the ultimate New York experience.

According to Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, "This soundtrack is New York City."

"As an East Coast artist who paid his dues performing in the clubs of New York City, Redman's inspired rhymes bring the gritty realism of the city to life in our game," said Tim Riley, worldwide executive of music at Activision. "His bold lyrics and hard-edged funk beats capture the vibes of the city from Washington Heights to Harlem and all the way down to Battery Park."

True Crime: New York City is being developed by Luxoflux for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube™. The game has been rated "M" ("Mature" - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs) by the ESRB and will release this fall.

The game will be showcased on Thursday, September 29 at the 8th annual The Power Summit, (http://www.thepowersummit.info/), an influential music convention which brings together tastemakers ranging from DJs to recording industry titans and major brands.

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Press release (27th September 2005)

Activision Announces The Ultimate New York City Song Line-UpFor True Crime®: New York City

Santa Monica, CA - November 4, 2005 - More than 80 eclectic songs from NYC raised or transplanted bands that span such diverse genres as punk, hip hop, hardcore and rock bring true East Coast flavor to Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) highly anticipated True Crime®: New York City video game. The in-game soundtrack features licensed tracks from some of the biggest names in music from Bob Dylan, The Ramones and Blondie to Run DMC, Public Enemy and DMX, as well as new music from Redman, including "Rush The Security" from his upcoming album Red Gone Wild and two original tracks written for the game. True Crime®: New York City, set to hit store shelves on November 16, also features an in-game customizable play list option that allows gamers to order the music based on their personal taste.

"When we moved the True Crime franchise to the one and only New York City we compiled a soundtrack to match the look and feel of the game," said Tim Riley, worldwide executive of music at Activision. "Many of the artists on the soundtrack helped define the city's music scene including Jay-Z, Fat Joe, A Tribe Called Quest, New York Dolls, The Velvet Underground, My Chemical Romance, The Bravery and Iggy and the Stooges, among others, making this soundtrack the ultimate New York experience."

Following is a list of tracks:

ORIGINAL TRACKS

Redman - "True Crime"

Redman - "True Crime (Bonus track)"

LICENSED IN-GAME TRACKS

Redman - "Rush the Security"

Cam'Ron featuring Jay-Z - "Welcome to NYC"

Run D.M.C. - "Sucker MC's"

Kool Moe Dee - "Wild Wild West"

The Sugarhill Gang - "Rapper's Delight"

Public Enemy - "Bring The Noise (Chuck D Mix)"

DMX - "Where The Hood At"

Busta Rhymes - "Put Your Hands Where my Eyes Can See"

Agnostic Front - "Police State"

Bad Brains - "I Against I"

Bob Dylan - "Knockin' On Heaven's Door"

Danzig - "Mother"

The Ramones - "Beat on The Brat"

Interpol - "Slow hands"

Wu-Tang Clan - "Protect Ya Neck"

Jungle Brothers - "Straight Out The Jungle"

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - "New York New York"

Hatebreed - "Another Day, Another Vendetta"

Misfits - "Last Caress"

Blondie - "Hangin by the Telephone"

Sonic Youth - "Kool Thing"

Skarhead - "New York Crime"

Dope - "The Life"

Kool G Rap and DJ Polo - "Streets of New York"

Biz Markie - "I'm The Biz"

Big Daddy Kane - "Ain't No Half Steppin'"

24-7 Spyz - "Yeah X 3"

Suicide - "Ghostrider"

Iggy & The Stooges - "Search and Destroy"

New York Dolls - "Subway Train"

Bloodsimple - "Blood In Blood Out"

Biohazard - "Shades of Grey"

Gang Starr - "Full Clip"

Big Punisher - "Twinz (Deep Cover)"

Vision of Disorder - "Imprint"

Mandrill - "Echoes In My Mind"

The Damned - "Neat Neat Neat"

The Velvet Underground - "I'm Waiting For the Man"

Helmet - "Unsung"

The Rapture - "The Killing"

Black Star - "Definition"

NaS - "N.Y. State Of Mind"

Slick Rick - "Children's Story"

Youth Of Today - "Break Down The Walls"

Cramps - "Wrong Way Ticket"

The Casualties - "Sounds from the streets (Death Toll)"

White Zombie - "Thunder Kiss 65"

Unsane - "D train"

A Tribe Called Quest - "Scenario"

Mark Ronson - "Bout To Get Ugly"

X-ecutioners - "Let Me Rock"

Black Rob - "Woah!"

Madball - "Pride (Times are Changing)"

Richard Hell And The Voidoids - "Blank Generation"

The Walkmen - "The Rat"

Kurtis Blow - "The Breaks"

Black Sheep - "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)"

De La Soul - "Thru Ya City"

Gorilla Biscuits - "New Direction"

Eric B & Rakim - "Paid in Full"

Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Force - "Planet Rock"

Sam Scarfo - "Homicide"

Bobby Womack - "Across 110th Street"

Marley Marl - "The Symphony"

My Chemical Romance - "I Never Told You What I Did For A Living"

Mobb Deep - "Shook Ones Pt. II"

Quicksand - "East 3rd Street"

Vordul Mega - "Neva Again"

Black Moon - "Who Got The Props?"

Jeru the Damaja - "D. Original"

Leaders Of The New School - "Case of the P.T.A."

LL Cool J - "I Can't Live With Out My Radio"

Sick of It All - "Potential For A Fall"

The A.K.A.'s - "Shout Out Loud"

Blue Oyster Cult - "Don't Fear the Reaper"

Digable Planets - "Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like dat)"

Murphy's Law - "Crucial Bar-B-Que"

Yeah Yeah Yeah's - "Black Tongue"

Harley's War - "Criminal (4 Life)"

The Bravery - "Honest Mistake"

Television - "See No Evil"

We Are Scientists - "Callbacks"

True Crime: New York City is being developed by Luxoflux for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube™ and has been rated "M" ("Mature" - Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs) by the ESRB.

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Press release (4th November 2005)

Als abtrünniger Straßencop in New York City haben Sie uneingeschränkte Macht. Sie sind Marcus Reed ein ehemaliger Krimineller, aus dem ein Cop wurde und Sie nutzen und missbrauchen Ihre Autorität, um den Mörder Ihres Mentors zur Strecke zu bringen. Nebenbei räumen Sie in den New Yorker Stadtvierteln, von Harlem bis Chinatown, richtig auf.

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www.nbg-online.de (German)

Fight fire with fire on the mean streets of the Big Apple.

The product of a life spent in the tough neighbourhoods of NYC, Marcus Reed was a
consummate street thug and heir to a criminal empire - until everything changed with a
failed attempt on his incarcerated father's life. Taken under the wing of Detective Terry
Higgins, Reed sets out to rule NYC from the other side of the law. Blood is never far
away, however, as his mentor's murder sets him on a path into gangland territory to uncover and
take down the killer.

Putting you in the sneakers of criminal-turned-cop Marcus Reed, True Crime: New York City
brings a gritty tale of violence and American gang culture to PS2.

• Explore NYC's most famous districts, from Times Square and Harlem, to Chinatown and
  Little Italy
• Game environments reflect your actions - commit or let crime soar and the city will slowly
  decay
• Learn five different fighting styles, or make use of anything to hand as a weapon

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uk.playstation.com