In Greek Mythology, when Jason sailed in the Argo to retrieve the Golden Fleece, only one female was among his warriors: Atalanta, the huntress. Atalanta also appears in Codemasters' rendition of the classic story in Rise of the Argonauts. Atalanta waits for you in the full article.

Let's talk about mythology for a while and no, this is not going to be a lecture similar to the ones you get in your Literature classes. Let's talk about gods and goddesses in relation to video games and the World Wrestling Federation (WWE).

The full article awaits after the jump!

Greece-based Track7 Games, developer of the upcoming conspiracy-fantasy adventure set in Athens called Theseis, has just unveiled a new teaser trailer to show us one of Theseis' mystery-filled levels known as the Ruined House. By the looks of it, this promising video game for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and PC from Track7 Games doesn't need zombies or chainsaw-wielding maniacs to send some scares.

As an authentic Greek game in every sense, the Ruined House is just one of the locations that will give everyone a glimpse of what modern day Greece looks like. Track7 Games promised realistic environments, and from what we saw from Theseis' video, that's not far from the truth. Almost every nook and cranny seems full of detail, from dimly lit staircases to fully textured walls that show wear and tear.

Theseis puts players in the shoes of paranormal experts in their quest to reveal the mysteries of an ancient artifact that can potentially wipe out humans from the face of the planet. While the focus of the game is on solving puzzles and immersing the player in Greek mythology, we'll probably spend plenty of time just enjoying the view.

Of course, that won't happen 'til Theseis' release scheduled sometime in 2008. There should be more teaser trailers in the near future according to Track7 Games Product Manager Demetris Papadopoulos, so watch this space for any updates!

With exceptional visuals, brutal one-hit kill moves, and the rich world of Greek mythology to draw from, Codemasters' Rise of the Argonauts for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC is looking to be one of the best-looking (and best-playing) games coming out this year.

Today's update about this ambitious IP is an interview during E3 about the game's Dynamic Combat System which pretty much lets you customize King Jason as you see fit. In this video, we learn about how the game streamlines the RPG experience into something easier, faster and more gratifying.

For instance, levelling up Jason's different areas of expertise is as easy as dedicating your heroic exploits (rescuing people, killing monsters, that sort of malarkey) to the relevant god. We also get to find out that combat in Rise of the Argonauts will be quite the visceral experience. Rather than having your opponents take a set number of hits before finally going down, it's more of a single-hit kill affair.

Loki's looking good, huh? No, we're not talking about that Marvel Comics villain that appeared in The Avengers. We're talking about Cyanide Studios and Focus Home Entertainment's latest entry into the action-adventure-RPG history books. Well, ok, not so much as history books, but more so of mythology.

As we've heard from before, you can choose from a variety of character roles, each of which will represent a different mythology: Greek, Egyptian, Aztec, or Norse. While we've previously seen the trailer focusing on the Norse Warrior, today we've got a new trailer that focuses on two character roles - that of the Egyptian sorcerer and the Aztec shaman. Check it out below:

  

If I were to describe Theseis in one word, it would be "creepy." These new screenshots simply add to that eerie impression of the game. No Bunnies, Butterflies, or Rainbows in this game. Theseis is about a pair of siblings out to find out what happened to their stepfather who is presumed dead.

We recently had the chance to interview Product Manager of the game Demetris Papadopoulos, and he gave some very interesting details on the game. In a nut shell, Andronicos and Pheve are out to find what happened to their stepfather. They descend to the lower levels of Modern Athens and find a place where ancient mythology meets modern times. As the story progresses the true meaning of Theseis is revealed.

Track 7 should be proud of their first game as it looks as polished (if not more than) some of the offerings by more established game developers. Theseis is slated to be released this year for the Xbox 360 and the PC. Be sure to keep checking back here for the latest updates on Theseis.

   

Literary fans have argued endlessly which brand of mythology is the best ever told in man's history. There's never been a clear answer to that, but Focus Home Interactive is giving you a game called Loki to help you decide. Offering four mythical backgrounds, the game gives you the chance to run through four distinct realms: Egyptian, Aztec (American Indian), Greek and Norse.

Even the way you run through the game will be determined by your taste. You will choose to play as one of four character types. You can be a brazen Norse warrior, an Aztec Shaman, an Egyptian sorcerer and a Greek fighter. This trailer highlights the power-play style of the Norse Warrior, and it looks like those giant spiders and mystic wolves will get one vicious clobbering when the group's resident brute gets his hand on them.

Like other PC RPGs of its kind, the game will sport a barrage of items that will aid you in your quest. Mummies, skeletons and harpies can be a pain in the neck, and bosses like Medusa and Fafnir can be downright deadly if you don't have the right gear. Fortunately, Thor's Hammer and Achilles' Armor along with other legendary trinkets will be there. Hands down, Loki is one of those PC releases that you can't afford to miss.

The publishing rights to Cyanide Studios' brand new PC-based RPG Loki has just been secured by Greek publishing and distribution company hell-tech. The hack 'n' slash action-RPG title puts players in the shoes of one of the four heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology: a fierce Greek warrior a mighty Norse fighter, a powerful Egyptian magician, or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.

In each of the four worlds that the player will traverse, he will become part of a great historical or mythological event such as the fall of Troy and the Spanish invasion of Central America. The player will also encounter great historical or mythological characters like Achilles and Thor.

With over 50 quests, more than a hundred different monsters, and a random level generator, players will never play the same game twice in Loki. Another nifty feature of the game is the ability to customize weapons and armour at a blacksmith's workshop, improving technical or magical properties and, in doing so, creating original items of great value.

hell-tech plans to release Loki in Q2 2007 throughout Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, FYROM, South Africa, and Turkey. The game is set to be released in the U.S. in Q2 2007 and in Europe on December 31.

Looking for a relatively new (and not as mainstream as WoW) game with a taste of Norse mythos? The Norron MMORPG/RTS game has gone Public Beta, and players are invited to sign up for free accounts.  The game's going to be played from your PC's browser, so there's no need to download any sort of software to get started.

Norron's based on Norse mythology, with players choosing one of 15 Norse gods for their city to worship, and one of four hero classes for the hero to lead them in the game's battles. There's also the plentiful assortment of quests, weapons, armor, and unique research areas for the guys to try out, so this could prove to be an interesting game.

For further details, check out the Norron main site through our read link below. They're also hosting tutorials, so take your time before you register.

THQ, together with developer Iron Lore Entertainment, released Titan Quest, a mythology-based hack-and-slash RPG, around June of this year. The game features battling mythical creatures and exploring ancient world locations. As reported in a previous article, the expansion entitled Titan Quest: Immortal Throne is set to be released worldwide hopefully early next year.

Titan Quest: Immortal Throne opens a number of new features. Level cap was raised to 75, plus new locations were added like the historic Rhodes and Epirus, and mythical river Styx, Plains of Judgement and the Elysium fields. This adds more than 30 new quests to embark on and 15 hours to gameplay.

There are also 20 new monster types and around 400 pieces of new equipment. Caravans have also been added to gives player storage room - just like the chest in Diablo - and transfer items between their characters. A new NPC called Enchanters would make a debut. They offer two services: separate relics from items, or create items called artifacts. They do this for a fee, which depends on the how rare the items are.

Scrolls have also been added. They give players a chance to use a spell or a buff once and the price of the scroll is directly proportional to the power of the scroll. A new skill tab, dream-mastery, adds nine player classes to the game. It was made to be a strong choice as a primary skill tab to both melee and ranged characters as well as a secondary support tab.

Michael Verrette, Producer at Iron Lore Entertainment, adds:

As we wrap up work on Immortal Throne, we are very excited to get the expansion out into the hands of the players. For us at Iron Lore, Immortal Throne doesn't just provide more gameplay, more equipment, and more monsters, it redefines the entire Titan Quest experience.

Definitely something to look forward to this 2007.