mythology posts

Human beings have been telling each other stories since the beginnings of language. Sometimes our stories are about ourselves, to celebrate victories, comfort each other in defeat, and help draw our community closer together by shared experience. Other times, our stories are told to help explain the world to each other, an attempt to understand why and how things happen.

Early humans (before the scientific method was invented) found it useful to personalize natural phenomena like fire, earthquakes, and thunder and rain by embodying them in human-like entities of great power, calling them gods. By telling each other stories about the gods and their ways, humans were able to assert some form of control over the otherwise random nature of their existence -- even if this control was only in their minds.

This trailer for Rise of the Argonauts features Jason's companions: Hercules, Atalanta, Pan, and Achilles. All these Argonauts will accompany the hero on his journey, bring their special skills into combat, and offer up personal side quests of their own.

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The mythological satyr known as Pan makes an appearance in Rise of the Argonauts, who the crew will encounter during the course of the adventure. As seen in this cinematic video, he's neither human nor animal, and therefore cast out from both worlds. Players will have to wait until the game's mid-October release date to find out how the creature fits into the game's grand story.

Download the HD Rise of the Argonauts "Pan" Video (989 MB)

This cinematic video uses in-game graphics to introduce Atalanta, the huntress. It shows off her high agility while explaining some of her back story and why she eventually joins Jason on the Argo. Rise of the Argonauts is an action role playing game that lets players assume the role of Jason as he travels with his crew of Argonauts. The game is currently scheduled to release fall of 2008.

Download The Rise of the Argonauts Atalanta Cinematic HD Video (326 MB)

From New York to London, the end of the world takes on many looks and shapes. In Legendary, major cities get torn apart by mythological creatures released from Pandora's Box. In this latest video, the game's developers go into detail about what it takes to bring about the end of the world and why it makes for great tourist attractions.

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The last Rise of the Argonauts video took us aboard the Argo and showed us its inner workings. Now the developers give us some insight on the workings of something completely different. The character of Medusa is well-known in Greek mythology and has been featured in many games. This video showcases how Liquid Entertainment will make their monster stand out.

Download the Rise of the Argonauts "Medusa" Video (216 MB)
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