New Epic action-RPG from Codemasters

Rise of the Argonauts, a gladiatorial adventure from Liquid Entertainment, coming to leading console platforms and PC.

Codemasters has announced the 2008 release of Rise of the Argonauts, an epic scale action-rpg set to immerse players in a gladiatorial adventure set in ancient Greece.

The game will see players living a life of brutal combat as they lead a team of iconic warriors, including Jason, Hercules and Atalanta, through a world ruled by mythological gods.

"Rise of the Argonauts is a further key property in our 2008 portfolio," says Barry Jafrato, Codemasters Senior VP of Brand. "Codemasters' investment in developing new IPs, which will sit alongside the new extensions of our existing brands, reinforces our ongoing commitment to bring original and thrilling new gaming experiences to market."

Rise of the Argonauts is scheduled for release on leading console platforms and PC in 2008.