Games Missing In Action

Rogue Warrior is a tactical shooter based on a series of books written by former Navy SEAL Richard Marcinko. Players will assume the role of Marcinko in the game's story driven campaign. Though the screenshot above depicts an over-the-shoulder point of view, Rogue Warrior is labeled as a first person shooter and there are more shots out there that support this. The game was announced in August of 2006 by developer Zombie, whose last update landed several multiplayer screenshots like the one above on any number of gaming sites the following November. Since then, Rogue Warrior's fluctuating release dates have been the only indication of the game's eventual release. Today, you'll find nothing but the three letters TBA next to the title wherever info about the game is posted.

If you were fortunate enough to get your hands on 2005's over-the-top action title Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico, this entry may raise an eyebrow or two. Released for the PS2 and Xbox consoles, as well as PC, the game's plot had you playing an undercover DEA agent infiltrating various drug cartels in Mexico. While many may have perceived Total Overdose as a budget title, it provided some great fun with its adult humor, cavalier gunplay reminiscent of the film Desperado starting Antonio Banderas, and a surprisingly deep combo system. Shortly after the game hit the shelves, SCi Entertainment (a.k.a. Eidos Interactive) announced that part two of the game was already in development. Two and half years later, we have heard neither hide nor hair of the game. When it finally does resurface, a shot of tequila is definitely in order.

With the film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull released this year, you'd think that it would accompany a movie tie-in game, as most worthy blockbusters do. Sadly, the vast majority of them just plain suck. Although fans of the film series did see Lego Indiana Jones, those expecting a more realistic gaming experience were left in the dust. While no release strategy is known of Lucas Arts' forthcoming Indiana Jones game, one has to wonder why it was not available at such an opportune time. And continue to wonder we shall. For those of you who can't wait to break out your bullwhip once again, there is a great looking tech-demo showing off the game's combat system out there that will whet your appetite until more information comes to light.