Video Gaming News - January 2005
Redwood City, CA (January 27, 2005) - Konami today announced plans to
publish Death, Jr. for the PSP
From Konami:
Already creating a buzz in the video game industry for its surprising amount
of visual effects, including a unique particle-effect system and sophisticated
3D engine which provide some of the best graphics on the PSP handheld system,
Death, Jr. is emerging as a must-have title for SCEA’S new portable gaming
system.
“Death, Jr. is a groundbreaking title for the new PSP handheld system and a
perfect compliment to the Konami catalog of video games,” said Dennis Lee,
product manager at Konami Digital Entertainment - America. “Death, Jr.’s unique
character design and engaging storyline about the mischievous son of the Grim
Reaper is a fresh and original concept that has never been approached before and
will appeal to a wide variety of gamers.”
Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Death, Jr., seamlessly blends
first-person shooter elements with third-person platforming action that serves
up a large dose of intense gameplay and weapon-heavy combat. The game stars
Death, Jr., a mischievous youngster who is armed with a mighty scythe, which
serves as both a weapon and unique platforming tool.
Death, Jr. embarks with his friends on a school fieldtrip to the local
museum. When the group sneaks away to explore on their own, they unwittingly
unleash an ancient evil force from a mysterious locked box. Facing near
insurmountable odds and the threat of being grounded and sent to military
school, Death, Jr. and his pals must fight hoards of demons and their wicked
master Moloch through the museum and surrounding town before anyone else finds
out.
In order to avoid being punished for his mischief, and to save his friends
from eternal suffering at the hands of Moloch, Death, Jr. must eliminate the
evil demon scourge that has taken over the town. Armed with his scythe and an
arsenal of guns and explosives, Death, Jr. will battle through numerous
action-filled levels towards a final confrontation with Moloch himself.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Konami,” said Andrew Ayre, President of
Backbone Entertainment. “Konami’s experience in successfully launching new
franchise titles is second to none, and we can’t imagine a better publishing
partner on Death, Jr.”
Death Jr. is well on its way to becoming a cross-media phenomenon. In
addition to being one of the first announced titles for the PSP handheld system,
Death, Jr. has a comic book published by Image Comics, a toy and collectibles
line by Gentle Giant and a forthcoming movie currently in production.
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