Next Chapter in the Award-Winning Geometry Wars™ Franchise is Newest
Title Released under the Sierra™ Label
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today marks the newest addition to the Sierra™ library of games with the
release of Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions. This frenetic
arcade shooter from developer Lucid Games is the latest
installment in the Geometry Wars franchise. The new game advances
the series to unexplored frontiers, bringing its retro-inspired action
and energy to more platforms than ever before with an added twist to its
classic gameplay - 3D grids!
"Geometry Wars is a part of our DNA," said Craig Howard, Co-founder of
Lucid Games. "Several of us here worked on prior games in the series,
and we've had ideas kicking around in our heads for where it could go
next. Partnering with Sierra to bring those visions to life has been an
amazing experience."
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is an exciting evolution of
the fast-paced twin-stick shooter gameplay the Geometry Wars
franchise helped define nearly a decade ago. While the game's look
should be immediately familiar to hardcore fans, it features new 3D
action and gameplay modes, a dedicated single-player campaign with 50
levels and revamped online cooperative and competitive multiplayer. It
also adds five unique companion drones, new power-ups, electrifying boss
battles and community leaderboards. There are also Classic Arcade modes
available for those still hungry for the original Geometry Wars
experience.
Lucid Games' partnership with the Sierra label has given the developer
an opportunity to remain independent, but still be able to create the
game they dreamed about. As part of Activision Publishing, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI),
Sierra's focus is on working with indie studios to bring both classic
and original high-quality new games to market.
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is
a digital-only title available today for $14.99 in North America for the
PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment systems through the PlayStation®Network, as
well as PC via Steam. It arrives November 26 for Xbox One, the
all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Xbox 360
games and entertainment system from Microsoft on the Xbox Games Store.
The game is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information, visit
the official
website, like the game on Facebook
and follow it on Twitter.
About Lucid Games Ltd
Established in 2011 by senior developers from Bizarre Creations, Lucid
has set itself out to be a small team with big ideas and the skills to
deliver them. With over 30 staff each with unrivaled experience, the
team has worked on some of the biggest gaming franchises to come out of
the UK in the last 20 years including the BAFTA winning Project Gotham
Series, Wipeout and Blur. www.lucidgames.co.uk.
About Sierra
Developer-led and player-focused, Sierra publishes highly curated titles
that embody best-in-class efforts from indie developers. From providing
development funding and deep first-party relations to marketing and
retail distribution, Sierra caters to the individual needs of each indie
studio. Sierra will primarily publish on digital distribution platforms
including Xbox Live, PlayStation®Network and Steam for PC. For more
information, please visit www.sierra.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing,
Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive
entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world.
More information about Activision and its products can be found on the
company's website, www.activision.com.
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statements about the launch date and expected features of Geometry Wars
3: Dimensions, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and
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Sandbox Strategies
Rob Fleischer
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ext. 222
rob@sandboxstrat.com
Source: Activision Publishing, Inc.
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