Science & Technology
Tue, January 24, 2012
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Independent game developer Trapdoor and EA Partners, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that Warpa", the highly anticipated, downloadable stealth-action puzzler will kick off Microsoft's Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party series on February 15, 2012 for 800 Microsoft Points.
"Warp delivers an experience that is unique, original and allows gamers to defy the traditional rules of videogames, letting them play the game their way. We are very proud of what weave been able to accomplish and hope players embrace it as well."
In Warp, gamers play as Zero, a loveable - yet lethal - little orange alien with a big score to settle. Captured and experimented on by cruel scientists, Zero must escape the Commander's research facility by deploying powerful and deadly abilities. The choice is up to players to take bloody revenge on every human in the incarcerating facility, or hide and plan their escape for a no-kills, stealth game. With endless combinations of abilities and upgrades, Warp lets players discover the most effective ways to solve puzzles and move throughout levels and challenge rooms, perfecting their skills and topping competitive leaderboards.
aWeare very excited to have Warp kick-off Microsoftas Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party, an event that spotlights the work of independent developers,a said Ken Schachter, Founder, Trapdoor. aWarp delivers an experience that is unique, original and allows gamers to defy the traditional rules of videogames, letting them play the game their way. We are very proud of what weave been able to accomplish and hope players embrace it as well.a
Warp will be available on PlayStationNetwork in North America and PC on March 13, 2012 for $9.99 USD. Warp will be available in Europe on PlayStationNetwork on March 14, 2012.
For more information on Warp, please visit [ www.ea.com/warp ].
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Companyas game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Simsa", Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speeda", Battlefield, and Mass Effecta". More information about EA is available at [ http://info.ea.com ].
About Trapdoor
Based in Montreal, Quebec, Trapdoor is an independent game developer committed to making games with unique personality and distinctive style. Trapdoor's first original IP, Warpa", is scheduled for release in early 2012. For more information about Trapdoor, please visit [ www.trapdoorinc.com ].
