EA announces Oddworld
Game Links :: Oddworld StrangerNext Oddworld game in the hands of EA.
Thursday, June 17, 2004 - Continuing its scary quest to conquer every possible franchise in the gaming world, American behemoth Electronic Arts today announced the company has signed an agreement with Oddworld Inhabitants for the worldwide publishing rights to the next Oddworld game. Scheduled for a 2005 release, the new game will be available for the PlayStation 2 and the 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.
An action game, the new Oddworld game will combine traditional genres and introduce new "unique twists". Players will take the role of the Stranger, a western-style bounty hunter, who chases outlaws throughout the new frontier of the Oddworld universe.
The Oddworld series is one of the most popular game franchises of all times, with nearly five millions units sold worldwide. While Oddworld Inhabitants will surely take advantage of EA's enormous resources, the videogame industry should probably start fearing EA's aggressive marketing strategy.
"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.
An action game, the new Oddworld game will combine traditional genres and introduce new "unique twists". Players will take the role of the Stranger, a western-style bounty hunter, who chases outlaws throughout the new frontier of the Oddworld universe.
The Oddworld series is one of the most popular game franchises of all times, with nearly five millions units sold worldwide. While Oddworld Inhabitants will surely take advantage of EA's enormous resources, the videogame industry should probably start fearing EA's aggressive marketing strategy.
(Posted: Thursday, June 17, 2004, 6:38PM GMT)
- Harry
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