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This feels like something we tried to enjoy two generations ago.

Tournament of Legends was originally conceived as Gladiator A.D., a fighter hinged on stylized gladiatorial combat. But the concept -- and, as it turns out, its potential -- was later scrapped in favor of the shallow SoulCalibur imitation we're now left with.

The real tragedy here isn't the lack of any real depth or character. No, the tragedy is how a seasoned developer managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of potential victory and turn what, at one point, appeared to be an inspired historically-influenced brawler into a forgettable mess.

Sharpen your trident, it's time for battle.

A portion of a Nintendo Life review… The game features a lot of unique charm with its over-the-top settings and quirky roster of fighters, but when it’s all said and done, the game still ends up feeling like little more than just another average 3D fighting game with a few original gameplay twists tossed in for [...]

Jupiter “The King of the Gods” The Stone Golem A simple earth elemental that has been bound to a statue of Jupiter. This delusional spirit believes he truly is the King of Gods. He seeks to regain his throne, and Pantheon, no matter who stands in his way. Kara “She who is born of battle” The [...]

E3 2010: Tournament of Legends Screens

Bast – the eye of Ra The Sun Goddess With the rise of Jupiter’s Pantheon, the Egyptian gods are all but forgotten. This spoiled goddess seeks to gain new power, and new followers to worship and serve her. Weapons Sacmis and Ra’s Defender – Sacmis contains a chunk of the sun itself, which can be focused into a [...]

Sega released a new trailer for High Voltage's Tournament of Legends (formerly Gladiator A.D.), the weapon-based Wii fighter due in July. The trailer's got some enjoyably melodramatic narration, which, combined with the theme of the game (mythological beings hitting each other with swords and whatnot) and the appearance of huge monsters in each stage, lends a sort of Clash of the Titans feel to it. One detail seen in this trailer that we especially love: the combo counter is displayed in Roman numerals!

See the trailer after the break, and check our gallery for IX new screenshots.

The first gameplay footage we've seen of Sega's upcoming Wii-exclusive fighter Tournament of Legends is bathed in the game's mixed mythology. Showcasing two fighters -- Bravehoof, defender of nature and Marcus Antonius, beloved hero of Rome -- the trailer heavily emphasizes a story that pits man versus beast.

Tournament of Legends hits stores on July 8, at a budget price of $29.99. Not a bad price to pay to toss some magic and swing some weapons at a minotaur, gladiator, Valkyrie and Gorgon.

The first gameplay footage we've seen of Sega's upcoming Wii-exclusive fighter Tournament of Legends is bathed in the game's mixed mythology. Showcasing two fighters -- Bravehoof, defender of nature and Marcus Antonius, beloved hero of Rome -- the trailer heavily emphasizes a story that pits man versus beast.

The trailer also informs us of the game's budget price: $30. Not a bad price to pay to toss some magic and swing some weapons at a minotaur, gladiator, Valkyrie and Gorgon.

Tournament of Legends : TrailerUploaded by SEGA. - Click for more console and PC gaming videos. Marcus Antonius, The Hero of Rome · Background: The arrogant Gladiator seeks to be remembered as the greatest legend the world has ever known. · [...]

Tournament of Legends is now set for a July 1st, 2010 release in Australia. The game will also go budget down under, with a price tag of $49.95.

We’ve already learned that Tournament of Legends has been pushed back in North America, and the same is happening in Europe, but just what date will the game actually debut on? According to the latest information, our friends in Europe are going to get their hands on the title a bit before gamers here [...]

We snuck into High Voltage Software's booth to check out a near final build of its fighter.

Click to enlarge bull shot Mythological arena combat news now, with Sega announcing Tournament of Legends exclusively for the Wii. The 3D fighter, which appears to be the final incarnation of High Voltage's "Gladiator A.D.," is expected to cast down the gauntlet -- after it's undone the wrist strap -- in North America on May 18, 2010 A.D. As you might expect, several larger-than-life figures ("some of the biggest playable characters on Wii," in fact) from world mythology are embroiled in the titular tournament, including a minotaur, gladiator, Valkyrie and Gorgon. Up to two players can enter the arena and have at each other with different weapons, magic and supported Classic Controllers. You can also summon "a man-eating lion," which scientists have repeatedly shown to be the only useful variant of the lion.

- ten playable characters drawn from mythology - each character has their own motivation for taking down Thanatos, the game’s ultimate villain - each character gets their own story sequences - characters: standard-issue gladiator, a lurking samurai with a floating spirit ball helper, a Medussa-like Gorgon, a stone golem who think he’s Jupiter incarnate, an ax-wielding minotaur in [...]

High Voltage's Wii-exclusive fighter gets a mythological make-over. Hands-on impressions inside.

The High Voltage fighting game is coming to Wii this May.