The Summer's Greatest Downloadable Hero Returns to Save The Day on
PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Aug 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and leading independent
developer Hothead Games(TM) announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue,
the follow-up to the delightfully twisted and fiendishly addictive
action RPG, DeathSpank. Featuring the trademark humor found in
the original, Thongs of Virtue centers on DeathSpank's journey
through a massive war-torn land; explore the North Pole and the high
seas to locate six mystical thongs to bring peace and harmony to the
universe. DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue (T.O.V.) will be available
for download on PlayStation(R)Network on September 21, 2010 for $14.99 and
Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade on September 22, 2010 for 1200 Microsoft Points.
"Bigger, longer, harder--these were the words that drove us while we
created the follow up to our introduction to the DeathSpank universe,"
said Vlad Ceraldi, Director of Game Development for Hothead Games. "In T.O.V.,
we're taking action RPG fundamentals and adding loads of new creatures,
environments, weapons and characters, while continuing to push the
envelope with our signature humor."
DeathSpank: T.O.V. puts players in the mighty boots of
DeathSpank, the "Dispenser of Justice", "Vanquisher of Evil" and "Hero
to the Downtrodden." A long time ago, nine mystical thongs were planned
to bring balance and harmony to the universe, but when marketing got in
the way, only six thongs were produced, and the result was disastrous.
Granting great power to those who wear them, the thongs corrupted all
those they touched--except DeathSpank. DeathSpank must find all six
thongs and destroy them once and for all. Thongs of Virtue
includes local co-op mode, allowing a second player to choose one of two
hilarious sidekicks to help save the world. Players will enjoy
unleashing magical skills, playing as Sparkles the Wizard, or laugh at
the ninjatastic Kung Fu moves of DeathSpank's new partner in crime,
Steve.
For more information on DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, visit www.deathspank.com
or follow the development team on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/deathspank.
About Hothead Games
Hothead Games Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is an
independent developer and publisher of groundbreaking downloadable
titles currently bringing to life original games such as the critically
acclaimed DeathSpank and the award-winning Swarm.
Hothead also partners with indie studios around the globe to bring games
like Braid to new platforms and new audiences. For more
corporate information, please visit our website at www.hotheadgames.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EATM, EA SPORTSTM, EA MobileTM
and POGOTM. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of
$3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units.
EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile and POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Xbox is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Lisa Chan, 650-628-2748
Sr. Publicist
lisachan@ea.com
Andrew Wong, 650-628-2781
Sr. PR Manager
anwong@ea.com
or
fortyseven communications
for Electronic Arts
Laura Weir, 323-658-1200
deathspank@fortyseven.com
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