Steeped in a time when myth and reality collided and the line between the two not just blurred, it was wiped clean, there comes a time when heroes must step up and be counted.

Welcome to the world of Titan Quest, a PC title slated for release in 2006 from Iron Lore and THQ. The title was among several shown in a pre-E3 event held in San Francisco recently, and Titan Quest was one of the feature players, revealing terrific graphical elements and solid gameplay mechanics.