Take Two have announced some surprising dates for some of their more desirable upcoming products. The PC version of Max Payne 2, probably the most eagerly awaited of the Take 2 lineup, along with PS2's Manhunt, are expected in late October 2003. The pre-holiday season release is a surprise, especially for games that are so eagerly anticipated. It is likely however, that Take 2 plan to take full advantage of the H-L 2 season which, if everything sticks to plan, will be released about the same time.
Take 2 also confirmed that Hidden & Dangerous II and the Fist Alpha mission pack for Vietcong, both for the PC, are expected on October 24th and a week later respectively.
Age Of Wonders: Shadow Magic is expected on August 26th, while PC's Chrome and Space Colony have been pencilled in for September 19th and 26th respectively.
Take 2 did not release any info on the console dates (Xbox, PS2) for Max Payne 2.