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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 2, 2010, Independent
developer and publisher, IllFonic, announced today its plans to
launch the futuristic arena first-person shooter Nexuiz across
downloadable console platforms in 2010. Originally developed by
Alientrap Software as a free open source shooter in 2005 for the
PC, Nexuiz has been downloaded by over 4 million unique users.
IllFonic’s remake of Nexuiz for console gamers features a new
Victorian influenced art style that is simultaneously futuristic
and sophisticated.
“Since its launch in 2005, Nexuiz has become a cult hit
with hardcore arena FPS players from around the globe”, said
Chuck Brungardt, President of IllFonic. “With its unique
setting, new features, and slick ranking system we are looking
forward to bringing Nexuiz to a new community of console
gamers”.
"IllFonic is not only introducing Nexuiz to an entirely new set
of gamers, but also completely updating the graphics for the next
generation while staying true to the gameplay refined over the
years through open source development,” said Lee Vermeulen
owner of Alientrap Software and creator of Nexuiz.
For centuries the Kavussari and Forsellians have waged a
galactic war. Over time the two races entered into treaties with
the Herald Accord, a union between different cultures in the
galaxy. Even though peace settled across their planets, the
seething hatred between the races kept the fire of war simmering
under the fragile truce. Sensing their newest members could spread
war throughout the galaxy; the Herald Accord gave the Kavussari and
Forsellians a choice. Pit their warriors against each other in the
arena rather than on the fields of war, or face total annihilation.
The Nexuiz was formed, a series of battle arenas on the home
planets of the Kavussari, Forsellian and the ruined planet of
Atavirta.
Nexuiz is a fast paced Arena first-person shooter with extremely
competitive game play made specifically for consoles. The game will
feature a mutator system that allows players to change the rules of
the match; as players rank, new mutators become available for them
to use. Leader boards are designed for social networking, letting
players feel more engaged with the community.
Nexuiz features a heavyweight soundtrack from artists including
Flying Lotus, Dam Funk and Trisector. On launch Nexuiz will feature
multiplayer modes including Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.
New games modes, models, and maps will be available as downloadable
content post release.
IllFonic will be showcasing Nexuiz at this year’s Game
Developer Conference in San Francisco.
For more information on Nexuiz, go to
www.nexuiz.com or
www.illfonic.com.
About IllFonic:
IllFonic, LLC, was founded in 2007 by musician Raphael Saadiq,
engineer Chuck Brungardt, and game designer Kedhrin Gonzalez.
IllFonic is committed to delivering AAA games digitally to consoles
and PC at an affordable price. IllFonic utilizes many avenues in
pop culture to cross brand its products in film, television,
sports, music, and clothing. With offices in Los Angeles and
Denver, IllFonic has built a team of artists, developers,
producers, and musicians that believe providing fun game-play means
conveying the highest level of visual awe, an immersive environment
and a sick soundtrack. For more information on the company, go to
www.illfonic.com.
About Alientrap:
Alientrap Software was founded in 2002 by Lee Vermeulen and is
an online community of international game developers. They are
currently working on their second title, Capsized, for release to
console and PC platforms through digital distribution.
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