[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]
20/12/12: Knytt Underground, the latest release in
the Knytt series is available on console via the Playstation
Network now!
Exploration feels like a grand adventure that fills you with a
desire to see more of the beautiful and strange world in this new
release created by renowned indie developer Nicklas Nygren, a.k.a
‘Nifflas’ and production house Green Hill.
Explore over 1,800 rooms with the unique tried and tested
mechanics that have already got over 1 million fans worldwide
excited to run, jump, climb, swing and bounce with unparalleled
freedom.
Knytt Underground is available now for £9.99 in the UK,
€12.99 in the EU and $14.99 in the US, with European
PlayStation Plus members being able to get the game for free for a
limited time after launch.
Players can also take advantage of the cross buy deal, getting
the PlayStation® Vita version free when buying the game for
PlayStation®3, and vice versa. Knytt Underground is one of the
first 3
rd party games to support this initiative.
Knytt Underground is now available to download on
PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita via the
PlayStation®Network in the US on 19
th December and 21
st December 2012 in Europe.
Check out the trailer now!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhP3fGJ3TDA
You can also vote for Knytt Underground on Steam Greenlight:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=113281105
Check out
www.knyttunderground.com for more details.
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About Nifflas
Nicklas Nygren, better known by his handle
“Nifflas”, is renowned for his freeware games and is
the developer of numerous popular indie titles including FiNCK,
Night Sky, Saira, Knytt Stories and Knytt.
For more information about
Nifflas please visit:
http://nifflas.ni2.se/
About Green Hill
Green Hill is a production company that provides business
development, studio representation and development services for
game studios, publishers and investors.Green Hill knows each
project requires its own unique approach. Whether you need help
with creative deal making, game production or crisis management,
Green Hill can help.
For more information on Green Hill and its games, please visit
the official website at:
http://greenhillstudios.com/
About Ripstone
Ripstone is an independent UK based videogames publisher
specializing in digital distribution.
Founded in 2011 by two experienced Sony Computer Entertainment
producers and the two founders of Optimum Releasing, the company
has created a unique business model from which to launch a series
of video games by partnering with elite games development teams
throughout Europe.
Leveraging over 50 years of market expertise and knowledge,
Ripstone relies on a publishing strategy of original IP’s and
unique licenses to create innovative videogame experiences for
digital downloadable consoles. Ripstone publish an eclectic mix of
games providing the perfect partner for independent developers who
want their product delivered to a worldwide audience in digital
form.
The Ripstone ethos is built on honesty, integrity and trust:
founded with the knowledge that games are evolving at an ever
increasing speed, and that what is a niche market today could
easily become tomorrow’s key business opportunity.
For more information on RIPSTONE and its games, please visit the
official website at
http://www.ripstone.com/
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