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After debuting their highly impressive, real-time gameplay trailer last month, High Voltage Software have officially announced their new FPS, The Conduit, the title that will usher in true (?) next-generation-ish technology on the Wii. Built on the studio's custom Quantum 3 Game Engine, The Conduit will be able to reproduce all kinds of neat little tech tricks on Nintendo's weak white box, including dynamic environment mapping, interactive water with real-time
reflection, and four-stage texture composition including gloss,
diffuse, and bump mapping. Yeah, that's a mouthful.
As well, High Voltage says that they've created an extremely advanced A.I. system, which is necessary if their "terrifying alien creatures" are to pose any threat to you whilst you flail your arms around, wildly, using the game's uniquely tailored control scheme. Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer at High
Voltage Software, said:
Too many Wii owners have been told
that the Wii is a casual platform with no room for serious games or
top-tier graphics. With The Conduit, we intend to prove that theory
wrong by providing gamers with the kind of title they imagined back
when the platform was first announced.
Full online, competitive multiplayer (please, no friend codes) and a "thrilling" single player campaign are in store for gamers that pick this title up. Let's hope that it can actually deliver on all these lofty promises. Yeah, you know who you are, Red Steel. This could be a first: an [extremely] low-end 360/PS3-style FPS on the Wii, that doesn't look ridiculously awful, and that proves the hardware is a worth while development platform for serious, hardcore games. Provided they can find the right publisher, High Voltage aims for The Conduit to release in Q1 2009. And based on what we've seen, that seems too long to wait.
Full announcement after the jump.
High Voltage Software announces new first-person shooter for the Wii
Hoffman Estates, IL – June 10, 2008
- High Voltage Software, Inc., one of the world's largest independent
developers, today officially announced The Conduit, a stunning
first-person action shooter that promises to provide some of the best
visuals seen to date on Nintendo's Wii gaming console, for Q1 2009
release.
Using their proprietary Quantum 3 Game Engine
technology, the team at High Voltage Software is fusing fast and fluid
gameplay with an advanced set of visuals intended to squarely establish
the Wii as a true next-generation gaming platform. The first-person
shooter boasts a competitive online multiplayer component and a
thrilling single-player campaign. Advanced graphical features include
dynamic environment mapping, interactive water with real-time
reflection, and four-stage texture composition including gloss,
diffuse, and bump mapping.
"Too many Wii owners have been told
that the Wii is a casual platform with no room for serious games or
top-tier graphics," said Eric Nofsinger, Chief Creative Officer at High
Voltage Software. "With The Conduit, we intend to prove that theory
wrong by providing gamers with the kind of title they imagined back
when the platform was first announced."
Featuring terrifying
alien creatures, an advanced Artificial Intelligence System, and a
rich, conspiracy-laden story, The Conduit has more than a pretty face.
"The Wii has tremendous potential," said Kerry J. Ganofsky, CEO and
founder of High Voltage Software. "We've invested heavily in our
technology to make certain that potential is realized with The Conduit."
The
Conduit's control scheme was carefully designed from the ground up with
the Wii in mind, as were each of the weapons in the extensive armory,
providing gameplay not possible on other platforms. As Secret Service
Agent Ford, you must learn to master each of these weapons as well as
the special "All Seeing Eye" device to defeat enemies, solve puzzles,
and unravel the game's mysteries.
"Conduit was especially
designed for the Nintendo Wii" states Matt Corso, Creative Director at
High Voltage Software. "From the weapons to armory and graphics, we
tailored everything to the Wii which sets this game play apart from
anything else on the market right now."
Publisher excitement and
interest in The Conduit has been overwhelming. High Voltage Software
will continue to search for the perfect partner to ensure The Conduit’s
success.
The Conduit is tentatively scheduled for release in Q1 2009 exclusively for the Nintendo Wii.
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