Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Gamers Rejoice as Exciting New Action
Adventure Introduces Four-Player Co-Op Fun
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Four is better than one when it's four against... everyone. Insomniac
Games, makers of the beloved Ratchet & Clank and Resistance
franchises, today announced with Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) that Fuse™
is now available in stores and on Origin™. The first multiplatform
release from the award-winning independent developer, Fuse is set
in a vibrant world driven by dynamic co-op action and innovative
high-tech combat. Fuse places extra emphasis on player freedom,
introducing a new feature, LEAP. This inventive new mechanic allows
players to switch between the four characters at-will, delivering on
Insomniac's promise to bring something new to the genre and offer a
unique approach to gaming with friends.
"In a world of sequels, Fuse is the breath of fresh air that
gamers have been waiting for. Between our exotic Fuse weapons,
inventive co-op gameplay and signature dry humor, Fuse offers
something original for gamers seeking a new adventure at the end of this
generation's console cycle," said Ted Price, CEO and Founder of
Insomniac Games. "The game is built from the ground up to offer the best
four-player co-op experience today. Thanks to our LEAP functionality,
players can experience each of our four distinct operatives at-will in
combat even if they're not playing with three other friends. With Fuse,
playing is believing."
In Fuse, players are thrust into the shoes of four elite
operatives- Dalton Brooks, Izzy Sinclair, Jacob Kimble and Naya Deveraux
- as they embark on a mission to take down Raven, a rogue paramilitary
organization that has stolen a volatile alien substance. Each covert
agent is equipped with unique skills and weapons that are not only
necessary for survival, but also help create unexpected and
extraordinary results. Xenotech weapons are powered by the alien
substance, Fuse, giving players otherworldly capabilities that expand
their strategic options in and out of combat. Through lethal teamwork,
players can complete objectives and combine their Xenotech guns to pull
off kills to earn Fuse points for powerful upgrades.
Fuse can be played online* with two or three friends or solo, or
offline with a friend via split-screen co-op. In any mode, players
progress along unique character paths, letting players unlock
devastatingly powerful Fuse-driven abilities as they level up. In
addition, the game's progression system is unified between the campaign
and the additional, wave-based Echelon mode, allowing players to
continue improving their operatives regardless of how they play.
For more information on Fuse, please visit www.fusegame.com,
and for the latest news visit http://www.facebook.com/fusegame
or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/insomniacgames.
Press assets are available at www.info.ea.com.
*Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+ to create
an account.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 285 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
Origin, The Sims, Need for Speed, Mass Effect and Battlefield are
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden,
NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. FUSE™ is the trademark and INSOMNIAC® and the Insomniac FULL
MOON Logo® are the registered trademarks of Insomniac Games, Inc.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Xbox 360 is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies and is
used license from Microsoft.
About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is an independent videogames developer that has released
award-winning hits exclusively for PlayStation consoles for 18-plus
years. In 2009, it announced a partnership with EA Partners to release
its first multiplatform game, now called Fuse. The studio has created
world-famous game franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank
and Resistance, resulting in more than 40 million games sold globally.
Insomniac is also known for its collaborative workplace culture, having
earned 12 local, regional and national "best places to work" honors
since 2004. In January 2009, Insomniac opened a Durham, N.C. studio.
Additional information can be found on both Insomniac studio locations
at http://www.insomniacgames.com.
EA
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VP of PR
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