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Shadow of the Colossus
Also known as: NICO, Wanda and Colossus, Wander to Kyozou (JPN)

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's team behind the critically acclaimed ICO. Players take the role of a young man seeking the truth of an ancient tale of power hidden in a mystical land. Shadow of the Colossus is a majestic journey through ancient lands to seek out and destroy gigantic mythical beasts. With a trusty horse at your side, players explore the spacious lands and unearth each towering Colossus creature. The uneasy task of defeating a Colossus relies on intelligent puzzle solving and action oriented gameplay. Armed with strong wits, a mystical sword and a sturdy bow, players use cunning and strategy to topple each behemoth.

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Shadow of the Colossus - October 17, 2005
The adventure of a lifetime.

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Previews

GC 2005: Shadow of the Colossus - August 18, 2005
New build in Germany is smoother and cleaner.

A Colossus Falls - August 12, 2005
For love and life doth he fight.

E3 2005: Shadow of the Colossus Update - May 18, 2005
Wanda wows the show floor.

Pre-E3 2005: Shadow of the Colossus - May 2, 2005
Sony's giant-killing fairy tale is going to be epic.

Wanda and Colossus - September 10, 2004
Everything we know about the next game from team ICO.

Features

Insider: IGN Insider's Desktop Series - March 24, 2006
Custom-made wallpapers for your favorite games.

Comics: Games-to-Comics Wishlist - January 30, 2006
Halo, Gears of War and other games that should be turned into comic books.

Insider: Shadow of the Colossus & Ico Interview - January 18, 2006
Jessica Chobot speaks with Kyle Shubel about the hidden meanings behind two gaming masterpieces.

Insider Video Features: Shadow of the Colossus: Video Tips - November 10, 2005
Video walkthroughs of all sixteen colossi. Watch them on your iPod or PSP.

Insider: Jessitorials: Game On - November 10, 2005
What's Jessica Playing Now? Soul Calibur 3, Shadow of the Colossus and Guitar Hero

Game of the Month: October 2005 - October 28, 2005
It was one of the greatest months of the last two years.

Insider: Roundtable #140: Game of the Year - October 27, 2005
Our early picks and picking on each other.

Insider: Swag Hunter 13: A Colossal Adventure - October 26, 2005
We stand in the shadow of some excellent swag.

Insider: Fight Poll - October 20, 2005

Shadow of the Colossus: The Evolution - September 27, 2005
A video analysis of the differences between the demo and final versions of the PS2's most unique adventure of the year.

Insider Video Features: Masterbit Theater: Shadow of the Colossus - August 23, 2005
Seeing is believing.

The Games of Summer: 2005 Edition - June 17, 2005
Your guide to the games that will make this summer fly on by.

IGNPS2's Best of E3 2005 Awards - May 27, 2005
With next-gen breathing down our necks, these titles still stood out.

E3 2005: Our Most Anticipated Games - May 9, 2005
The top five games that we're itching to get our hands on.

Our Most Anticipated Games of 2004 - January 21, 2004
OK, not just games. We reveal the most anticipated news, hardware and surprises of the year.

Off the Record 10-10-03 - October 10, 2003
Mark of Kri 2, Nico news and more.

Fact or Fiction? The Ten Biggest Rumors on the PlayStation 2 - June 19, 2003
Ever wanted to know how likely this gossip can be? Join us and find out!

Mailbags

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2006 Jan 6 - January 6, 2006
Qs on Animal Crossing, Prince of Persia, and the Xbox 360 answered.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 Nov 11 - November 11, 2005
Questions on Call of Cthulhu, Soul calibur 3, Xbox 360 and more answered.

News

Cheats: Bug Report 2006 Mar 24 - March 24, 2006
Gltich solves on 24, Ghost Recon, Shadow of the Colossus, and more.

Games: IGN's '05 Rewind Podcast - December 22, 2005
Have a listen to our take on the biggest news and the best games of 2005.

Games: IGN's '05 Rewind Video Feature - December 20, 2005
Take a tour through 2005 without reading a thing.

Now Playing in Japan - November 2, 2005
Shadows (and alchemy) cover Tokyo.

Shadow Over Tokyo - October 25, 2005
The creators of Shadow of the Colossus appear live in Tokyo.

The Colossus Steps Out - October 18, 2005
The "spiritual successor" to ICO is now approaching retail.

Team ICO Hints at PSP, PS3 - October 14, 2005
Director hints at new direction and expects lengthy development times to continue.

Japanese Release Dates - July 17, 2005
Prince of Persia, Fullmetal Alchemist and Viewtiful Joe get new dates.

Shadow of Colossus Dated in Japan - July 13, 2005
They call it Wanda to Kyozou.

The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition - April 11, 2005
Want to know what we'll be playing at this year's big show? Come on in and see! Updated daily.

Shadow of the Colossus to Europe - March 7, 2005
Wanda gets a new name and a new region, but it's still not the U.S.

Update: Wanda and Colossus - December 17, 2004
New details on the game that comes after ICO.

TGS 2004: Wanda Shown in Trailer Form - September 24, 2004
Have you downloaded them yet?

TGS 2004: Wanda and Colossus Site Opens - September 24, 2004
Team ICO's follow-up gets a web space. Tons of new screens included.

TGS 2004: Sony Updates PS2, PSP Slate - September 10, 2004
Ico's follow-up, the next Arc The Lad, and a whole lot of PSP for Tokyo.

Sony Announces Wanda and the Giant - September 9, 2004
Is this the successor to Ico?

Two Big Titles from Sony - September 1, 2004
SCE to announce two new big games on 9/10.

NICO Semi-Confirmed - July 21, 2004
An SCEE spokesperson drops hints.

NICO Trademarked - May 6, 2004
Worst. Secret. Ever.

More ICO 2 - April 30, 2004
Nearly a year after solid news broke on a potential Ico sequel, pseudo-confirmation emerges.

GDC 2004: Sony Booth Report - March 24, 2004
Not a huge presence but could tomorrow bring more?

ICO 2 and Siren - April 29, 2003
We present the mystery shots that lit the web on fire.

Sony Seeking Talent - March 28, 2003
ICO, Ape Escape 2, and Operator's Side production teams need some help.

ICO Sequel To Be Shown? - November 13, 2002
Something new from those same creators, at any rate.

Connections for Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
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5. Sly 2: Band of Thieves (PS2)

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1. The Legend of Zelda Revolution (NRV)
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3. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (Xbox)
4. Siren 2 (PS2)

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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developed by: SCEI
Genre: Third-Person Adventure
Number of Players: 1
Release Date:
US: October 18, 2005
Japan: October 27, 2005
Europe: February 1, 2006

ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Fantasy Violence

Features: Dual Shock, Memory Card, Vibration

Media Size: 1 DVD

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