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Activision knows that the one thing gamers have always wanted to do in a videogame is reenact the life of a secret service agent. That’s why we weren’t surprised when Activision announced Secret Service for the Xbox 360, PS2 and PC. As you can imagine, the title will have players take the role of an “elite” secret service agent who has been tasked with protecting America’s top refrigerator.

Of course, Secret Service won’t revolve around typical refrigerator guarding. The world of Secret Service is serious business. According to the press release, the game is all about an extremist attack launched in Washington D.C. Apparently, extremists have created a teleportation ray capable of stealing cold food without having to physically touch anything. These dreadful attacks are beginning to escalate, and secret service agents are forced to choose between sandwiches and ketchup. Conflict, action, and desire are the integral forces in the game.

Secret Service
is really about secret service agents, protecting important leaders from extremists in a wide variety of levels filled with famous landmarks. The game will be out later this year and it looks amazing.

Press release included after the break.


ACTIVISION PUBLISHING'S SECRET SERVICE

PUTS THE PRESIDENT'S LIFE IN GAMERS' HANDS

 

SANTA MONICA, CA – OCTOBER 10, 2008 ­– Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Secret Service will be released later this year for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation®2 computer entertainment system, and PC. The title will allow players to assume the role of an elite agent, tasked with protecting America's top leadership.  

 

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. There is no time for negotiation as you are thrust out of the shadows and into the line of fire in order to protect the nation's leaders. The action takes place among famous landmarks and everywhere in between, including both Marine One and Air Force One.

 

A tactical first person action game full of plot twists and revelations, Secret Service features story and level design contributions by Daniel Arey, who previously worked on Uncharted, the Jak series and the Crash Bandicoot series.

 

"This game is a unique addition to the first person action genre, with a rich storyline set across famous locations and the need to use both lethal and non-lethal force to achieve your objectives," said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Secret Service brings a nice refreshing spin to fans of run-and-gun games."

Secret Service will be available for $39.99 on Xbox 360, $29.99 for Playstation®2 computer entertainment system, and $19.99 for PC. The Secret Service videogame is not approved, endorsed or authorized by the U.S. Secret Service.

For more information on the Secret Service videogame, visit www.activision.com.

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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 10:38
MrSadistic
Weren't there like a million, generic FPS games already made that put you in the role of a secret service agent?
dmgi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 10:43
dmgi
At least it's cheap, might actually pick it up at that price point. Doesn't look too bad and might be nice playing a Tactical-Based shooter that's not in a casino this gen.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 10:43
NihonTiger90
Yes, but how many put you in the role of a black Secret Service agent? :p
kavvy_boy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 10:48
kavvy_boy
Hopefully you meant PS3 instead of PS2...
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 10:49
MrSadistic
True, we need more games with more sassy female minorities as main characters.
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:00
Alexradl
360, PC, and PS2? That's an odd combination. The price alone shows how horrible this game will be.
dmgi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:05
dmgi
MrSadistic:
Are you in the future playing this game to tell anybody that the main character is a "sassy" female minority? I scoped through this article twice and found nothing proving what you just said.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:12
MrSadistic
In the game you're playing as a black secret service agent, so I thought I should point out that sassy female minorities need lovin' too.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:12
RonBurgandy2010
"Activision announced Secret Service for the Xbox 360, PS2 and PC."
Huh?

"The game will be out later this year"
And we're just hearing about it?

This is going to be generic shovelware to the extreme.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:13
Clockwork
Announced?? For some reason, I know I heard about this game two years ago.
savagesaladin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:14
savagesaladin
@MrSadistic

"You under arrest, sugar"

Secret Service agents with AK47s? They couldn't even get the weapons right?
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 11:17
RonBurgandy2010
Looks like the main character is on his day off. Expect many jokes along the lines of "so much for a day off."

This game should be so generic that is awesomely bad.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 12:07
TheDreadHawk
Why does that look like GTA IV multiplayer? WHY?
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 12:10
ikiryou
Is the president I'll be protecting gonna be GW Bush? If so, it's already got a big ass GAME OVER splashed across the screen.
Scroll's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 12:11
Scroll
Looks like another crappy value title Like the Last Solder of Fortune. Avoid.
Gamechamp's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 12:14
Gamechamp
SCANDAL! SECRET SERVICE GAME TEACHES CHILDREN TO ASSASSINATE THE PRESIDENT!
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 12:19
eternalplayer2345
But the real question is are you a bad enough dude to do it.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 14:00
Holyetheline
I bet people that actually work for the secret service will play this game and laugh at how unrealistic it is.
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 14:02
The Amazing Shenazin
wonder what these "extremists" are supposed to be?
ace of knaves's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 15:28
ace of knaves
I predict zero controversy. And that the game ends with you taking a bullet.
Altered Beets's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 16:24
Altered Beets
Unless the game is 90% standing around touching your ear and going "Black Sparrow is on the move," I ain't playin'.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 18:04
braulio09
eternalplayer won the thread.
Archanai's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/12/2008 19:47
Archanai
@title: shocker
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/13/2008 09:50
TrailerParkJesus
shhhh, it's supposed to be a secret
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