Video Gaming News - June 2004
Redwood City, CA (June 17, 2004) - Electronic Arts announced today
that it has signed a agreement with Oddworld Inhabitants for the worldwide
publishing rights to the next Oddworld game. Slated for release in 2005, the new
title will be available for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
“Partnering with EA is a major win for us. Through EA’s first-rate publishing
and marketing expertise, the expanded universe of Oddworld can reach millions of
game fans and extend the reach of this distinctive series,” said Lorne Lanning,
President of Oddworld Inhabitants.
“Over the past 10 years, Oddworld has consistently elevated the creative bar in
each of their titles, providing a rich and engrossing game experience. Oddworld
Inhabitants represent the type of high quality developer with which we’re
seeking to partner moving forward,” commented Greg Richardson, General Manager
of EA Partners.
From EA:
With this next title the Oddworld team has taken a combination of traditional
genres and added their own unique twists to deliver a refreshingly new
interactive experience. Players step into the role of the Stranger, a
western-style bounty hunter, who chases outlaws throughout the enthralling new
frontier of the Oddworld universe. Set to award-winning visuals, players will be
moved by the complex and inspiring story as the Stranger comes to grips with his
true nature in the hunt for the ultimate bounty.
Since its debut, the Oddworld series has become one of the most popular game
franchises of all time with nearly five million units sold worldwide, garnering
more than 100 industry awards and gracing the cover of more than 50 magazines.
The three previously released chapters, Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, Abe’s Exoddus
and Munch’s Oddysee have been heralded as revolutionary for their mix of
brilliant graphical artistry, unique personality and compelling gameplay
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