2D Action Brawler Cuts into PSN and PC Today, XBLA Tomorrow
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Independent game developer Klei Entertainment and EA Partners, a
division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that the
cinematic 2D action brawler, Shank™ 2, is now available on
the PlayStation®Network and PC in North America for $9.99 USD. The
highly anticipated sequel earned an 8.5/10 from IGN.com,
who called the game, "…One of the best action games in recent
memory." Shank 2 will be available tomorrow on Xbox LIVE Arcade for
800 Microsoft Points and on PlayStation®Network in Europe for €9.99.
Shank 2 drops players into a stunning pulp fiction world as
Shank, an ex-mob hitman who is forced down the road to redemption after
his village comes under brutal attack. With precise and fluid controls,
tons of new weapons, stronger enemies and the most advanced combo system
of any 2D brawler, Shank 2 delivers a dynamic and evolved combat
experience. Players have access to a diverse arsenal of guns, knives,
chainsaws, baseball bats, and more as they move through Klei's
beautifully drawn environments that earned the indie studio IGF's Excellence
in Visual Arts nomination in 2010, and the Canadian Animator of
the Year award in 2011.
Shank 2's all-new multiplayer Survival mode drops players into
fast paced and action-packed interactive environments where they
tactically take down hordes of goons and mini-bosses in an arcade-style
fight to protect objectives and stay alive. Teams of two can play
locally or online as they battle wave after wave of smarter, stronger
enemies and use fallen weapons and on-the-fly purchases in gory brawls.
For more information on Shank 2, please visit www.shankgame.com and
follow the development team at www.twitter.com/klei and
at www.facebook.com/shankgame.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass
Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
About Klei Entertainment
Founded in 2005, Klei Entertainment is an award-winning game development
studio based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Klei has been developing
original games since its inception, and has developed and published
games for the PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade.
To learn more about the Klei team and its latest projects, visit www.kleientertainment.com.
The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass
Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd.
SHANK is a trademark of Klei Entertainment Inc., used under license.
John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners
and used with permission. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony
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Electronic Arts Inc.
Evan Dexter, 514-664-8206
PR Coordinator
edexter@ea.com
Shirley
Chu, 514-664-8207
PR Manager
shirleyc@ea.com
Kelly
Ekins, 514-664-8143
Sr. PR Manager
kekins@ea.com
Tammy
Levine, 650-628-7223
VP, Worldwide PR
Tlevine@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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