Wolfenstein!

Wolfenstein is a videogame series that has been around longer than most. In reality, it first debuted in the 80s as one of the first stealth-action games ever made. Since that time it has gone through some major re-imaginings, from the intensely bloody shoot-em-up Wolfenstein 3D to Return To Castle Wolfenstein, in which multi-player was a pretty major element. Fortunate for us gamers, the new Wolfenstein to be released on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 will draw from elements of all 3 games, as well as other sources.

The story of the game centres around the fictional city of Isenstadt, where the Nazi's are attempting to unleash the power of an artifact called Black Sun. As American soldier B.J. Blazkowicz, it's your job to stop them at any cost. But to do this, you're going to be forced to use Black Sun yourself before they can. By harnessing it's power you can dive into an alternate reality and use the hybrid layout and circumstances to outflank enemies and reach new areas. This dimension is called The Veil. Veil pools are dotted here and there and you can recharge your energy by standing in them for a period. As you progress you can unlock new capabilities which may be employed in the Veil, like the power called Mire, which permits you to slow time. This is great for escaping heavy fire or dodging out of the trail of an incoming missile. But hey, Wolfenstein isn't all puzzles and strategy, it's a first-person shooter, and it's upto you how much emphasis you place on stealth or all out action.

Wolfenstein features a huge collection of weaponry, all of which can be upgraded with money ; adding on components such as scopes, bayonets, and grenade launchers. It's obvious the creators wanted the player to have alot of choice in how he played the game, not only in provisions the weaponry but also in that there are sometimes multiple paths or options to take in each level. This may be highly gratifying when the player can decide whether he is going to elude Fascist fire by various differing routes or ploys. Plus, it makes a significant contribution to replay worth, guaranteeing players will come back to try new tactics and alternate routes.

No concrete word on a release date yet, but we're hoping to see Wolfenstein on general release before the end of the year.