Save Orphans and Dispense Justice as the Summer's Funniest
Downloadable Hero Debuts on PC Today
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Oct 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Hothead Games(TM) announced today
that DeathSpank, the critically acclaimed, fiendishly funny
action role playing game (RPG), is now available for download on PC for
$14.99 via Steam, Valve Corporation's delivery and management platform.
Developed under the direction of industry veteran Ron Gilbert, DeathSpank
combines unique humor and wit with fast, addictive, action-RPG gameplay.
Recently awarded IGN's Editor's Choice for the PlayStation(R)3 computer
entertainment system and Xbox 360(R) videogame and entertainment system, DeathSpank
will take PC players on an epic adventure through crazy quests in a vast
world filled with vibrant, eccentric and hilarious characters.
"We are thrilled to finally bring the crazy world of DeathSpank to the
PC," said Vlad Ceraldi, Director of Game Development at Hothead Games.
"PC is the perfect home for DeathSpank. It's charming, witty and
whimsical and at its core, DeathSpank offers an extremely fun and
compelling experience."
Players who download the game will be placed in the boots of the mighty
DeathSpank, "Dispenser of Justice," "Vanquisher of Evil" and "Hero to
the Downtrodden" and will embark on his lifelong journey to search for
and find a mysterious artifact known only as "The Artifact." Along his
journey, DeathSpank will rescue orphans, defeat a local tyrant, help an
aging adventurer and dive headfirst into an even deeper mystery. The
game's accessibility makes for a fun, addictive experience where players
will find themselves fulfilling crazy quests, collecting massive amounts
of loot and engaging in tons of hilarious dialogue. DeathSpank
also features local co-operative gameplay, allowing friends to jump in
and out of this adventure on the same computer as DeathSpank's trusty,
magical sidekick, Sparkles the Wizard.
DeathSpank is rated "T" for teen by the ESRB. For more
information on DeathSpank, please visit www.deathspank.com.
About Hothead Games
Hothead Games, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is an
independent developer and publisher of groundbreaking downloadable
titles. Hothead is currently bringing to life original games such as DeathSpank,
DeathSpank: T.O.V. and the award-winning Swarm.
Hothead is also partnering with indie studios around the globe to bring
games like Braid to new platforms and new audiences. Visit
us at our website 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.
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
Electronic Arts
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Lisachan@ea.com
Stephanie Driscoll, 650-628-7890
PR Coordinator
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or
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Laura Weir, 323-658-1200
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