Presto Studios, the same development house that produced Myst III for the PC, will have its combat game at the Microsoft booth. This game will let you select from a cast of bizarre characters that includes Otto, a narcoleptic strapped to a recliner, among others. The game will have a number of modes to choose from, such as combat mode, which is essentially a race to collect resources; chicken mode, where you will have to fend off an army of angry chickens; and king of the hill, grab n' run, fragfest, and dodgeball modes. The environments in the game match the overall theme of the game--you will be doing battle underneath a Christmas tree, an arctic pipeline, and even a kitchen sink. Whacked! will also have an assortment of power-ups for you to use during the game, such as circus cannons, pitch forks, a staple gun, and a shish kebob.
Whacked! is scheduled for release in the fall.