Activision announces new shooter title.

Tuesday 14th October 2008 - 17:00


Secret Service set to arrive before Xmas, FIFA 09 retains top spot and White Knight Chronicles PS3 screens



Never let it be said that Activision likes to let the grass grow beneath its feet. The US publisher, probably most famed for the Call of Duty and Tony Hawks games, has quietly announced that a brand new first person shooter is all set to launch on the Xbox 360,PS2 and PC in time for Xmas; with what is hoped, a budget price tag!

Secret Service takes place on Inauguration Day in Washington D.C. An extremist assault has been launched against the capitol - security has been compromised and it is unclear who is friend or foe. The action takes place among famous landmarks and everywhere in between, including both Marine One and Air Force One.

With Call of Duty just on the horizon we can't help but wonder why Activision hasn't made a bigger deal about it having another new shooter franchise under its ammo belt. In addition, we've also learnt that the new game is scheduled to receive a budget price rating in the US - with the Xbox 360 version selling for a paltry $39.99! Could this be the start of a new budget range featuring first-time games, not re-runs of classics? Let's hope so!

Speaking of first time games, FIFA 09 once again sits proudly at the top of the table, otherwise known as the All Format Top 40 videogames chart. EA's long running footy franchise makes it two weeks on the trot - but will it be able to beat off stiff competition from PES 2009 when it finally gets released on Friday? Lego Batman makes a very impressive chart debut, swinging straight into second place, with Wii Fit holding on to the bronze medal in third position.

Finally we have some brand new screens from White Knight Chronicles - a brand new RPG from Japanese developers Level 5, coming to a PS3 near you in 2009. Alongside the huge single player quest, adventurers will be able to meet in online lobbies and embark on massive co-op missions in a perpetual online world. If the game plays half as good as it looks, we're all in for a post-Xmas treat.