Destruction Becomes a Team Sport as Four Players go up Against…
Everyone
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Insomniac Games announced
the release of an action-packed demo for the co-op shooter, Fuse™.
The fast-paced demo will be available on Xbox Live® Marketplace and the
PlayStation® Network on May 7, allowing players to play online*
cooperatively with up to four players, or in a 2-player split-screen. In
the demo, players will take on the role of four elite operatives —
Dalton Brooks, Izzy Sinclair, Jacob Kimble and Naya Deveraux. These
special agents are out to protect mankind from Fuse, a deadly alien
energy source which has been stolen by the rogue paramilitary
organization, Raven. Each of the characters delivers a unique gameplay
experience, as they have their own individual and unique "Xenotech"
weapon and specialized skills. Players will use these abilities as they
track down the Fuse source in a snowy secret weapon depot. Developed by
the critically-acclaimed independent studio, Insomniac Games, Fuse
will mark the company's first multiplatform release when it becomes
available for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360®
video game and entertainment system on May 28 in North America and May
31 in Europe.
Fuse X360 Box Art (Photo: Business Wire)
"When it comes to Fuse, the biggest thing we've noticed when
sharing it with others for the first time is that playing is believing,"
said Ted Price, CEO and founder of Insomniac Games. "Fuse takes
four player co-op in a new direction with features you won't find in
other third person shooters: from LEAP where you can jump between each
of the four unique agents at will to the experimental Xenotech weapons
to the deep RPG-like character progression system. And by the way, all
of these features rock for solo players as well. Join us in this brand
new universe for a quintessential Insomniac Games experience."
Fuse is a co-op action game that allows both co-op and solo
players to experience the unique attributes of each operative by using
the game's unique LEAP feature. Players can use LEAP to switch between
the four Overstrike operatives at-will during combat. Each of the four
characters is equipped with unique skills and weapons that are not only
necessary for survival, but also create unexpected and extraordinary
results. Powered by Fuse, the Xenotech weapons give players unique
capabilities to expand their strategic options in combat. Through lethal
teamwork, players can combine their weapons for unique kills to earn
Fuse points for powerful upgrades. Players can also play online* or
offline and level up along unique character paths, unlocking more
powerful Fuse-driven abilities as the game progresses. In addition, the
game's progression system is unified between the campaign and wave-based
Echelon mode, allowing players to continue improving their operatives
regardless of how they play.
Created and developed by Insomniac Games, Fuse will be available
on May 28 in North America and May 31 in Europe for the Xbox 360 and
PlayStation 3. For more information on Fuse, please
visit www.fusegame.com,
and for the latest news visit 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,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 275 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 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 http://info.ea.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.
Battlefield is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. John Madden,
NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. "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 19-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 42 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.
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