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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
London (07 June 2010) – Square Enix Ltd.,
the publisher of SQUARE ENIX
®
interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL
territories, announced today that it is partnering with Obsidian
Entertainment
®
on DUNGEON SIEGE
®
3. With input from the original developer, Gas Powered Games
®
, Obsidian Entertainment will develop the next incarnation of
the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise with Square Enix as the game’s
publisher. Coming for the first time to high-def home video game
consoles, DUNGEON SIEGE 3 will be available for the PlayStation
®
3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360
®
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and
Windows PC.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 is representative of Square Enix’s ongoing
strategic partnership with Western game developers and its
commitment to increasing its presence in those markets. The game
will bring together the beloved aspects of the DUNGEON SIEGE
franchise with Obsidian Entertainment’s expertise, to create
an evolved action-RPG experience. In addition to its arrival on
high-def consoles for the first time, the game will also feature an
all-new co-op multiplayer mode.
Originally created by Chris Taylor and his critically-acclaimed
studio Gas Powered Games, Taylor will serve as an advisor during
the development of the game. DUNGEON SIEGE 3 will seamlessly blend
intuitive action gameplay and a robust RPG system in an immersive
world where every decision the player makes will result in
consequences.
On his involvement, Taylor comments, “It has been a great
pleasure to collaborate with Obsidian. They are a very talented
developer who really knows what it takes to build a deep and
engaging RPG experience, and I can’t think of a better group
to continue the Dungeon Siege series”.
“It’s a distinct privilege and thrill to become a
part of the DUNGEON SIEGE legacy,“ said Feargus Urquhart, CEO
and Co-Founder of Obsidian Entertainment. “This partnership
with Square Enix is a milestone for both Obsidian and the
franchise, and the two companies’ strengths for compelling
characters and storytelling will shine throughout DUNGEON SIEGE
3.”
“Square Enix is proud to partner with Obsidian
Entertainment for DUNGEON SIEGE 3,” said Mike Sherlock,
Co-Chief Operating Officer, Square Enix Europe. “The company
has a history in making some of the most immersive and entertaining
videogames and is a perfect fit to take the franchise forward and
create a new benchmark for the action-RPG.”
About DUNGEON SIEGE 3
Story
Torn asunder, the delicate balance of power between the kingdom
of Ehb's powerful factions has fallen apart. As one of the few
remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th
Legion, it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop
Ehb from falling into darkness. Joined by a group of unique
companions, you will travel through the striking land of Ehb
defeating all manner of villains and beasts through a combination
of heroic abilities, screen shaking magic and fearsome weapons.
DUNGEON SIEGE 3 seamlessly blends intuitive action gameplay, a
robust RPG system featuring a large selection of abilities, an
extensive multiplayer component and the depth of story Square Enix
and Obsidian Entertainment are known for creating.
Features
- For the first time, play DUNGEON SIEGE on high-def
consoles
- Players will be able to adventure by themselves or with friends
in co-op multiplayer
- Uncover a deep story that only Square Enix and Obsidian
Entertainment can deliver
- Pick from unique and highly customizable character classes with
a wide range of abilities to choose from
- Recruit companions with unique personalities, abilities and
views on the world around them
- Players will have weighty decisions to make that will impact
their alliances, enemies and the culmination of the story
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of Square Enix Europe business unit, is
a London-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co.,
Ltd., one of the most influential providers of digital
entertainment content in the world. Square Enix Ltd. publishes and
distributes entertainment content from the Square Enix Group
including Square Enix, Eidos and Taito in Europe and other PAL
territories. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading
development studios such as IO Interactive, Crystal Dynamics and
Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable
portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY
®
, which has sold over 96 million units worldwide, DRAGON
QUEST
®
which has sold over 53 million units worldwide and TOMB
RAIDER
®
which has sold over 35 million units worldwide, together
with other well established products.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found on the
Internet at
http://www.square-enix.com
About Obsidian Entertainment.
Obsidian Entertainment is an entertainment software development
company passionately dedicated to making high quality role playing
games for Windows PC and console systems. Obsidian was founded in
2003 by five game development veterans who've produced, programmed,
and/or designed award-winning role playing games for a variety of
platforms over the last 15 years: Feargus Urquhart, Chris Parker,
Darren Monahan, Chris Avellone and Chris Jones. Obsidian
Entertainment's Web site can be found at
www.obsidian.net.
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