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  Galleon - GameCritics.com
Galleon also sports supporting characters used in actual gameplay, not just the cutscenes, along with a basic system for controlling their actions.
Besides those features, Galleon is built around a unique new type of control where the player decides the direction of the character's movement and leaves the details of getting there to the character itself.
Galleon's vision is amazing, its design was literally a huge leap ahead of its contemporaries, and I applaud the work without reservation.
www.gamecritics.com /review/galleon/main.php   (1435 words)

  
 Aboard A Spanish Galleon
Galleons were made from oak, a strong, hard wood that lasted a long time.
The average weight of a galleon was 400 tons, the weight of two jumbo jets.
The galleons were thisbig in order to move large amounts of supplies and goods, as well as a large number of people.
www.nhm.org /education/cahistory/galleon   (181 words)

  
 Galleon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Galleons were an evolution of the caravel and carrack (or nao), for the new great ocean going voyages.
Galleons were constructed from oak (for the keel), pine (for the masts) and various hardwoods for hull and decking.
The galleon continued to be used until the early 18th century, when better designed and purpose-built vessels such as the brig and man of war rendered it obsolete for trade and warfare respectively.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Galleon   (598 words)

  
 Review - Galleon // Xbox /// Eurogamer
The truth is, had Galleon emerged blinking into the summer sunshine four years ago as planned, it would have been a blockbuster for Interplay, with its innovative controls, Disney-esque sheen and vast, cunningly-designed levels.
The truth is Galleon is a good game, but not the great one it deserved to be, and most of its issues have nothing to do with not being at the cutting edge anymore.
Back in the early days of Galleon's development the team evidently decided to make the game a seamless experience, with cut-scenes integrated fully into the game engine at a time when everyone else relied on FMV - almost a totally unique approach at the time, but now par for the course.
www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=55853   (1920 words)

  
 WORTHPLAYING - - All about games !
I was expecting Galleon to fall into this category with little doubt, but after playing through the game I was not only surprised by what I had experienced but quite satisfied as well.
Galleon was first announced as a Dreamcast game in 1999 and has since been announced for every other home console known to man before becoming a exclusive Xbox title.
Galleon is a mix of different game genres, but it is primarily an action/adventure game with more time spent on the adventure side of things then the action.
www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=19740   (1565 words)

  
 THE GALLEON
That was also characteristical of the first galleons, albeit the moving of the forecastle from above the stem to a position behind it, with the bowsprit poking out from its front, reduced the chance of wind hitting the forecastle and turning the ship inadvertently.
The introduction of the modified galleons with the Revenge in 1575 moved the mobility of sailing warships to a new level.
The English galleons, with their smaller size, lower superstructures (older ships with tall castles were cut of their excess bulk, ie.
www.greatgridlock.net /Sqrigg/galleon.html   (858 words)

  
 galleon.tv - Home
Galleon is a free open source media server for the TiVo
The Galleon software runs on your PC and hosts applications that can be viewed and controlled on your TiVo.
Group all the Galleon apps in their own menu.
galleon.tv   (436 words)

  
 Boomtown - Xbox - Galleon interview
Galleon is a grand adventure that has been many years in the making.
Galleon is an action adventure game that has been in development for so long that it joins the likes of Duke Nukem Forever and Doom 3 in the Hall of Infamous Delay.
Realistically, a game with so long a development cycle would be canned, but Galleon is just too damn good for that and people have always been able to see that throughout the whole process.
xbox.boomtown.net /en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=4461   (1153 words)

  
 Boomtown - Xbox - Galleon review
At every turn, Galleon seems to present an interesting way of looking at things and draws you in through this for a while, just before an unexpected slap in the face through either poor level design or game mechanics.
Galleon’s sharp characters, well-paced script and visual style still charm and impress, but it’s sad to think of just how much more they would have impressed a few years ago, especially since they were the first obviously complete part of the game on show way back when.
Galleon wants to be your friend; but it’s been locked up for a bit too long to know what to do sometimes.
xbox.boomtown.net /en_uk/articles/art.view.php?id=5729   (1052 words)

  
 Galleon: Islands of Mystery for Xbox Review - Xbox Galleon: Islands of Mystery Review
Galleon: Islands of Mystery fails to live up to its incredibly lofty aspirations, but it does so in spectacular fashion.
While Galleon's story itself isn't especially remarkable, what makes it work is the game's colorful array of characters whose interactions with one another are both believable and wholly entertaining.
Yes, that's right: Galleon's camera controls are married to the left thumbstick, the same stick you use to move Rhama around.
www.gamespot.com /xbox/adventure/galleon/review.html   (936 words)

  
 Galleon Review - GamersHell.com
As chance may have it their paths are crossed and during the 30 or so hours it’ll take you to finish the game you’ll run into plenty of plot twists together, along with a good dose of humor, action, and romance.
Galleon is, as you may’ve seen in screenshots yet another third-person action game or YATPAG as I sometime like calling them.
Galleon has a pretty big game world where you can do some good old exploring, in search of hidden items; something that might make it interesting to play it a second time.
www.gamershell.com /xbox/galleon/review.html   (1434 words)

  
 GameSpy: Galleon
Following the adventures of Captain Rhama Sabrier, Galleon takes you from the bustling port of Akbah to islands populated with giant monsters, evil slave lords and, of course, damsels in distress.
Accompanied by mystical, headstrong Faith and beautiful kung-fu master Mihoko, the trio race to capture the galleon that holds the key to incredible powers and untold wealth before it is lost to a treacherous enemy.
Galleon (08/06/04) - Look past the dated visuals and you'll find Galleon to be a spirited journey that has plenty to offer the avid adventurer.
xbox.gamespy.com /xbox/galleon   (288 words)

  
 Galleon Page
Galleon's fifth CD offers the same melodic neo-progressive rock that you are used to hear from Galleon.
Galleon have made a giant step forward in the right direction with this album.
Galleon was founded as Aragon back in 1985, and they have released six albums up to date.
www.e-prog.net /bands/galleon.htm   (548 words)

  
 Galleon screenshots and facts for the XBOX
Galleon™ prepares to set sail for North America, arriving exclusively on the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft in the fall of 2004.
Available in the fall of 2004, Galleon features an epic tale of heart-pounding adventure, dangerous romance, and nail-biting suspense from the creator of Lara Croft™.
Galleon introduces the swashbuckling captain Rhama Sabrier, a new type of action hero – tall, dark, handsome, and highly skilled in martial arts.
www.gamerevolution.com /screen/xbox/galleon   (405 words)

  
 Galleon
Galleon founder and skipper ELLIOTT MICHAELS (guitar, lead vocals, songwriting) is a well-seasoned veteran of the music scenes in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
Galleon co-founder and first mate JONATHAN FARR (second guitar, vocals, songwriting) brings to the band the unique combination of a strong influence from the vintage British rock sound and a deep religious/spiritual background, as the son of a prominent Methodist minister.
Galleon's current lineup also features I.J. (drums, percussion), an alumnus of the popular local band Allgood as well as eclectic projects like Machete and Elf Power; and MICHAEL WATSON (five-string bass), a long-time fixture on the Southeast regional rock scene.
www.foulcountry.com /artists/galleon.htm   (421 words)

  
 The Galleon Condominium - Welcome
The Galleon Condominium is a luxury residential condominium located near the north end of the prestigious Galt Ocean Drive.
The Galleon's unique curved architecture allows for a direct ocean view from all 214 apartments.
Our two party rooms are used for Board Meetings, association functions and are available to the Galleon residents at no charge.
www.thegalleon.org /main   (104 words)

  
 Galleon - Galt Ocean Mile - Fort Lauderdale Florida
The Galleon Condominium is a luxury condominium located near the north end of the prestigious Galt Ocean Drive.
The Galleon has a large, heated swimming pool, men's and ladies sauna rooms and fully equipped exercise rooms.
The two party rooms are used for Board Meetings, association functions and are available to the Galleon residents at no charge.
www.lhermitageproperties.com /galleon.htm   (202 words)

  
 Atomic clock for correct time using Rugby MSF, DCF and WWVB
Galleon are time synchronisation specialists, we provide a range of products from Dedicated Rackmount NTP Time servers to Simple Atomic Clocks.
Galleon Systems supply solutions for the correct time on computers, network servers, NTP time servers, CCTV systems, Time and Attendance systems and wall clock using Atomic time signals from atomic clocks using Rugby MSF, Frankfurt DCF and Colorado WWVB and also satellite time using GPS.
Galleon time servers are able to synchronise the correct time on Windows servers, NOVELL Netware, UNIX, Linux and across networks using NTP (Network Time Protocol) for secondary servers, workstations and PC's.
www.galleon.eu.com   (461 words)

  
 Galleon CCTV Time Synchronisation
The Galleon range of Atomic Radio Clocks uses the signal to synchronise the time recorded on video surveillance equipment.
Galleon ARC-Clocks can synchronise the time on video sequencers, Digital Multiplexers, CCTV system or directly onto the video signal before recording.
Galleon Atomic Radio Clocks are easy to install and use.
www.galleon.eu.com /cctv.htm   (655 words)

  
 Galleon Preview
As you may have guessed from the title of this preview, the game is called Galleon and it falls into the category of 3rd person action adventures.
Galleon’s roots are placed in the city of Bristol, UK, where it is currently under development by a compact and talented group of people gathered around the name of Confounding Factor.
In its essence Galleon is supposed to be a true swashbuckling experience bringing closer the timeless age of vast sea voyages, magic and crafty sword play.
www.actiontrip.com /previews/galleon.phtml?0643   (2296 words)

  
 GALLEON
The album also includes their previous single, One Sign, which was only available as a French import, and the follow-up single to So I Begin, I Believe.
Galleon interweaves big 80's synth sounds with an unashamedly French vibe, practiced already by the likes of Modjo, Daft Punk, Bob Sinclair, Etienne De Crecy, Alex Gopher and Telepopmusik.
Galleon is the latest arrival on the French house scene.
www.radikal.com /galleon.htm   (316 words)

  
 Galleon Preview (Xbox)
Though you may not be ready to break the pirate shirt out of the closet (ala Jerry Seinfeld), it seems like there is no better time to be a bandit on the high seas than the present.
Galleon clocks in at hefty 35+ hours with the scale tipping more toward 40 from what we’re told.
It’s apparent that the development team is marching at the beat of their own drum when it comes to control schemes in a third-person type game.
previews.teamxbox.com /xbox/786/Galleon/p1   (957 words)

  
 Galleon (PC) - PC Game Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
It doesnt have a plait and probably wont be the focus of millions of young boys frenzied pubescent obsessions, but it may just make equivalent waves in gameplay terms.
Like tomb raider, Galleon is a 3D, third person action/adventure with a mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, a splash of combat and an emphasis on narrative.
In fact, Gard has been quoted as saying that Galleon is what he would have liked Tomb Raider to have been, had he not been restricted by hardware limitations.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /pc-game/galleon   (301 words)

  
 Galleon Industries Custom Paper and Plastic Printing Services
Galleon specializes in Designing, Printing, and Packaging custom made plastic and paper products.
Galleon works with you to serve as your company's own "printing department", bringing from start to finish the common or unusually difficult print & graphics project.
Galleon is engineered with Digital, Screen, Flexographic, and Offset Printing technologies.
www.galleonindustries.com   (147 words)

  
 Galleon ColdFusion Forums
Galleon is a forums application built with ColdFusion.
The goal was to build a simple, easy to use forums application that focused on the heaviest used features of most forums applications.
Galleon requires ColdFusion MX 6.1 or BlueDragon 6.2.
galleon.riaforge.org   (267 words)

  
 Welcome to Galleon Software
Galleon Software is a Canadian developer of Macintosh and Windows applications, specializing in desktop communications software and custom software products for all those little markets the dinosaurs never pay attention to.
Galleon Software releases PowerTicker 2.5.4 (Second Edition) for Mac OS and Mac OS X, including new source files for Yahoo.com.
Galleon Software releases PowerTicker 2.5.2 for Mac OS and Mac OS X; and version 2.5 for Windows.
www.galleon.com   (176 words)

  
 Galleon (Xbox)
Galleon introduces the swashbuckling captain Rhama Sabrier, a new type of action hero — tall, dark, handsome, and highly skilled in martial arts.
Galleon introduces the swashbuckling captain Rhama Sabrier, a new type of action hero to the Xbox, and we bring you our take on what lies ahead for this pirate.
Galleon: Islands of Mystery introduces a revolutionary new video game hero, Rhama Sabrier, the dashing, fearless captain of the galleon Endeavour.
games.teamxbox.com /xbox/180/Galleon   (347 words)

  
 3Planesoft | products / galleon 3d screensaver |
This beautiful galleon from the Age of Great Explorations is crossing the dangerous ocean at full sail again.
Spanish Galleon was the most feared warship during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Equipped with cannons and mortars, staffed with seasoned seamen or daredevil buccaneers, this floating fortress was used to move gold and silver from South America to Europe.
www.3planesoft.com /pages/galleon.html   (250 words)

  
 IGN: Galleon
After six years of development, hype and shuffling, Galleon still has the right stuff.
Galleon, America's Most Wanted, Champions of Norrath, Rainbow Six 3, Far Cry, MLB 2005, Predator Concrete Jungle, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Madden NFL 2005, Final Fantasy XI, Golden Sun Lost Age, James Cameron's Dark Angel, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pokemon Gold, Harvest Moon Wonderful Life, Legacy of Kain Defiance
Galleon Gallops to Retail - August 3, 2004
xbox.ign.com /objects/016/016531.html   (501 words)

  
 GameStats: Galleon Cheats, Reviews, News
If this is your first time to the site, let us welcome you to what we hope will become your new daily source of Galleon information.
To do this, GameStates assembles articles from around the web, alows gamers to weigh in with their opinions, and lets you access daily popularity statistics for thousands of games.
We have the most extensive list of Galleon reviews, previews, and news from around the net.
www.gamestats.com /objects/016/016531   (464 words)

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