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Digital Extremes Brings Homefront To PC
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Homefront™ for PC in Development at Digital Extremes
PC Version to Make its Debut at GamesCom, Cologne This Week
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Aug 18, 2010 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that the Windows PC version of the hotly anticipated first-person-shooter, Homefront,TM from Kaos Studios is being developed by a dedicated team at Canadian-based studio, Digital Extremes.
Homefront on PC further illustrates THQ’s commitment to PC gamers with additional features and options for multiplayer fans.
“Digital Extremes has a superb track record in PC development,” said David Votypka, General Manager at Kaos Studios, THQ. “While the team here at Kaos is completely focused on the core Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Homefront, our partnership with Digital Extremes means that PC gamers can look forward to a version of the game tailored to the demands of the discerning PC gamer.”
“We’re building on the great game that Kaos Studios is making and enhancing it with specific PC relevant features,” added Frank De Lise, Executive Producer, Digital Extremes. “PC players will be able to set up and host Homefront dedicated servers and enjoy additional community features including clan support. We believe the core PC first-person-shooter fan will really appreciate these features, which are becoming increasingly rare.”
Homefront will be demonstrated on the show floor at GamesCom in Cologne, Germany this week. Homefront is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in early calendar 2011.
For more information on Homefront, follow the game at Facebook.com/Homefrontgame or Twitter.com/Homefrontgame.
About Homefront
The year is 2027. Her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray, America has fallen to a savage occupation by the nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic.
Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles.
Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force In Homefront’s gripping, cinematic single player campaign, and experience epic, ground breaking multiplayer action all set in a terrifyingly plausible near-future world.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at http://www.thq.com. THQ, Homefront, Kaos Studios and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
About Digital Extremes
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian based developer is best known for its co-creation of the award-winning and multi-million unit selling franchise, Epic Games’ Unreal® as well as the highly acclaimed, Dark Sector® for Playstation®3 and Xbox360® using their proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™. Employing some of the top talent in the industry, Digital Extremes has been distinguished as a Top 100 and Top 10 Employer in Canada. More information about Digital Extremes, its games and technology can be found at http://www.digitalextremes.com/.
PC Version to Make its Debut at GamesCom, Cologne This Week
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Aug 18, 2010 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that the Windows PC version of the hotly anticipated first-person-shooter, Homefront,TM from Kaos Studios is being developed by a dedicated team at Canadian-based studio, Digital Extremes.
Homefront on PC further illustrates THQ’s commitment to PC gamers with additional features and options for multiplayer fans.
“Digital Extremes has a superb track record in PC development,” said David Votypka, General Manager at Kaos Studios, THQ. “While the team here at Kaos is completely focused on the core Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Homefront, our partnership with Digital Extremes means that PC gamers can look forward to a version of the game tailored to the demands of the discerning PC gamer.”
“We’re building on the great game that Kaos Studios is making and enhancing it with specific PC relevant features,” added Frank De Lise, Executive Producer, Digital Extremes. “PC players will be able to set up and host Homefront dedicated servers and enjoy additional community features including clan support. We believe the core PC first-person-shooter fan will really appreciate these features, which are becoming increasingly rare.”
Homefront will be demonstrated on the show floor at GamesCom in Cologne, Germany this week. Homefront is scheduled for release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in early calendar 2011.
For more information on Homefront, follow the game at Facebook.com/Homefrontgame or Twitter.com/Homefrontgame.
About Homefront
The year is 2027. Her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray, America has fallen to a savage occupation by the nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic.
Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles.
Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force In Homefront’s gripping, cinematic single player campaign, and experience epic, ground breaking multiplayer action all set in a terrifyingly plausible near-future world.
About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at http://www.thq.com. THQ, Homefront, Kaos Studios and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
About Digital Extremes
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent development studios in the interactive entertainment industry. The Canadian based developer is best known for its co-creation of the award-winning and multi-million unit selling franchise, Epic Games’ Unreal® as well as the highly acclaimed, Dark Sector® for Playstation®3 and Xbox360® using their proprietary technology, the Evolution Engine™. Employing some of the top talent in the industry, Digital Extremes has been distinguished as a Top 100 and Top 10 Employer in Canada. More information about Digital Extremes, its games and technology can be found at http://www.digitalextremes.com/.
https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Homefront_(video_game):
With DE behind it, and particularly with a multiplayer element, sounds like something to keep an eye on.
EDIT: Ah, wow; this is my first login in almost exactly a year.
lol.Wikipedia said:
With DE behind it, and particularly with a multiplayer element, sounds like something to keep an eye on.
EDIT: Ah, wow; this is my first login in almost exactly a year.
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The game certainly sounds and looks interesting so I will definitely be keeping my eye on it. The game is made by the guys who made Frontlines, which was entertaining but far too politically weighted. Hopefully this one has far less of that.
Shameless pluggery ahead...
There are better E3 2010 videos (instead of 2009) out and about, for those willing to do some searches.
And for those interested, here's a video explaining the back story for the game...
Homefront BackStory
Cheers Hal - thanks for the mention,
-ArcadiaVincennes
There are better E3 2010 videos (instead of 2009) out and about, for those willing to do some searches.
And for those interested, here's a video explaining the back story for the game...
Homefront BackStory
Cheers Hal - thanks for the mention,
-ArcadiaVincennes
Other than the interesting plot and backstory I don't see much this has going for it. Gameplay looks like everything else I have seen. I don't know If I can trust them after Pariah.
The trailer leads to believe this game might have an interesting plot, but my interests are none until I see gameplay footage.
Edit: I've just seen 2 videos beside the trailer, and the trailer is probably their best bet at the moment, gameplay looks really MEH.
This game reminds me of those mod makers with a bunch of plot ideas but merely any experience in the industry. Like the lead designer went "let's make this game because Korean invasion sounds cool and all, and try to make something similar to MW2 for gameplay mechanics with what we've got!".
And now I'm reading "From the makers of Pariah" in this topic, nothing helps.
Edit: I've just seen 2 videos beside the trailer, and the trailer is probably their best bet at the moment, gameplay looks really MEH.
This game reminds me of those mod makers with a bunch of plot ideas but merely any experience in the industry. Like the lead designer went "let's make this game because Korean invasion sounds cool and all, and try to make something similar to MW2 for gameplay mechanics with what we've got!".
And now I'm reading "From the makers of Pariah" in this topic, nothing helps.
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This is the most thorough Gameplay video currently available:
Gamespot E3 Hands On.
As for DE's involvement - Kaos is handling the creative aspect; DE is simply making sure it's supported well for PCs.
-ArcadiaVincennes
Gamespot E3 Hands On.
As for DE's involvement - Kaos is handling the creative aspect; DE is simply making sure it's supported well for PCs.
-ArcadiaVincennes
You mean Unreal, UT, UT2003, UC, Pariah, Warpath? I don't think DE did anything new for UT2004 or anything at all for UT3.And (in part) lets not forget: Unreal1, UT1, and UT2004
http://liandri.beyondunreal.com/Unreal_Tournament_2004#History
Digital Extremes created 13 new maps and two new characters, as well as the new HUD design and new models for the Assault Rifle, Shock Rifle, and Link Gun.