King's Quest™: A Knight to Remember begins the new adventures
contained within the five-chapter release.
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Sierra™, part of Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI),
released the first chapter in its new reimagining of one of adventure
gaming's most treasured franchises, King's Quest™. Titled King's
Quest: A Knight to Remember, this debut chapter is now
available as a digital download in North America for $9.99 on Windows PC
via Steam. It will be available later today for the same price on the
PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment systems through the PlayStation®Store, as well as for Xbox
One and Xbox 360 on the Xbox Games Store. It is rated E10+ (Everyone 10
and Up) by the ESRB.
Players may also purchase King's Quest: The Complete Collection,
a bundle containing all five chapters of the new King's Quest
along with an exclusive bonus playable story epilogue*, for $39.99 on
the PlayStation®Store, Xbox Games Store and Steam. Alternately, those
who buy King's Quest: A Knight to Remember individually
at launch can choose to purchase the King's Quest
Season Pass, securing their access to the remaining four chapters of
the game once available, but not the bonus epilogue, for $29.99.
Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, an independent studio with a talent for
crafting fantastical tales, characters and worlds, the new King's
Quest rekindles the classic charm and curiosity that has
captivated fans of this family-friendly series for over 30 years. As an
aging King Graham looks back on a life of heroic adventure with his
precocious granddaughter, Gwendolyn, players will be able to experience
firsthand the unforgettable puzzles, places and personalities of his
greatest untold stories. The first passage in a five-chapter journey, King's
Quest: A Knight to Remember unfolds on Graham's early
days as a bright-eyed teen in Daventry, competing in a contest of wits
and valor for a knighthood in King Edward's royal court.
"Today is a new beginning, both for those of us who grew up with the King's
Quest games that Roberta Williams and Sierra Entertainment
created, as well as for those who are visiting Daventry for the very
first time," said Matt Korba, President and Creative Director of The Odd
Gentlemen. "We hope we've made something that feels special for everyone
as we turn together to a new page in Graham's legend."
The second chapter of King's Quest is expected to arrive
later this year. For more news and updates until then, please visit www.sierra.com,
and follow Sierra on Facebook
and Twitter.
*Subsequent chapters and epilogue may be downloaded in-game as
available upon individual release throughout 2015 and 2016.
About The Odd Gentlemen
The Odd Gentlemen are a small team of gentlefolks based in Los Angeles.
Founded in 2008, they create games that are humorous and charming with
fantastical worlds, quirky characters, and compelling stories that
highlight creative and innovative gameplay. Striving to create
experiences that all ages can enjoy, they want to bring classic charm
and wonder back into games. For more information or updates about The
Odd Gentlemen, visit www.theoddgentlemen.com
or follow them on Twitter.
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, http://www.activision.com
or by following @Activision.
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