The Chrononicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena è gold

Atari annuncia che The Chrononicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena è finalmente entrato in fase gold, in previsione del debutto fissato per aprile.
Il gioco sarà il remake del capitolo uscito nella generazione scorsa che racconta delle peripezie di Riddick, uno dei più pericolosi criminali dell'universo, interpretato da Vin Diesel. Il gioco uscirà per Xbox 360, PS3 e PC.
Di seguito il comunicato ufficiale:

LYON, FRANCE - 20 March 2009 - Atari, one of the world's most recognized video game publishers, today announced that development is complete on the exciting new installment from the Riddick franchise, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.

Developed by the acclaimed team at Starbreeze Studios in conjunction with Tigon Studios and Universal Pictures, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features a brand new 11 hour chapter in the Riddick saga with six intense online multiplayer game modes including the unique and thrilling Pitch Black mode. In addition to the full Assault on Dark Athena campaign, the disc includes a stunning HD remastering of celebrated title The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.

The game is scheduled for launch on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on April 7^th in North America and April 24^th worldwide.

Comments about The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena from gaming media include:

"One of the best stealth games ever seen." - The Games Machine, Italy

"The flow and the variation of the game is perfect." - Level magazine, Sweden

"If you're thinking this is just a rehash of an old game you couldn't be more wrong." - Official PlayStation Magazine, Australia

"The ingenious mix of stealth and uncompromising action is what blows us away." - GamePro, Germany

"Riddick keeps you on the edge of your seat from the beginning to the end." - Power Unlimited, Benelux

"Futuristic fighting has never looked this good." - Official Xbox Magazine, Australia

"An amazing adventure." - Micromania, Spain

"Some of the best scripting, character animation and voice acting you will ever see in a videogame." - Total Film magazine, UK

"A wonderful blend of genres." - Gamereactor, Denmark

"I can't stop playing it! Fun and entertainingly mean." - PC Action magazine, Germany

"A worthy follow up that builds upon the strong foundations of the original in every conceivable way." - IGN, UK

"Is it a remake, new campaign or multiplayer extension? Answer: all three!" - PC Gameplay, Benelux

"It looks like this game will be the first big game of 2009." - Gunk, Benelux

"Offers all of the elements that made the first game so great, and the voice acting, set pieces, and new combat elements added even more." - Gamespot, UK

"We've never seen a game where the fighting and changing weapons was so natural and so intuitive." - Games Guide, Benelux

"Two great brutal games in one package." - PSM3 Magazine, UK

In The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena the player takes the role of Riddick, as played by Vin Diesel, using stealth and action to overcome the merciless crew of the predatory Merc-ship Dark Athena which awaits its prey in the dark reaches of space. Cheating death through a series of spectacular battles and events, Riddick will fight for his life amid a storm of malevolence and horror. The Chronicles of Riddick series of games takes the player deeper into the universe of Universal Pictures' films The Chronicles of Riddick and cult classic Pitch Black, which first introduced Vin Diesel as enigmatic anti-hero Riddick.

Starbreeze Studios has created an exciting and original multiplayer component in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena. The game features six multiplayer modes, including the original and inventive Pitch Black mode and intense Butcher Bay Riot. Unlike traditional MP modes, Pitch Black features a nerve-wracking stealth hunt through the darkness. A six player mode on all maps, five players take the role of Mercenaries trying to hunt down and kill Riddick across levels swathed in darkness, with only weapon-mounted flashlights to see by. Butcher Bay Riot presents a fast paced three team mode, in which 12 players split into teams of Guards, Prisoners and Mercenaries fight over a power cell.

The Xbox 360 playable demo of The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is available now for download worldwide, with the PLAYSTATION®3 demo available now in North America and coming soon to Europe. Featuring the Athena Main Decks level, the demo showcases the evocative art style and breadth of the gameplay contained in the game, including brutal melee combat, nerve-rattling stealth, and high-powered gunplay. Among other gameplay elements, the demo also lets players try one of the game's unique features, controlling a Drone, while classic Riddick cut-scenes bring the harsh Riddick universe into sharp focus.

Featuring a tense and brutal new adventure, a high-definition re-work of the classic Escape from Butcher Bay campaign and exhilarating multiplayer gameplay, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena launches worldwide in April 2009.

For more information visit the game's official website at atari.com/riddick/