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Moon and Earth
Suda 51
Grasshopper Manufacture
Deep Silver
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
30. August 2013
Love And Kill
Press Release:
KADOKAWA GAMES announces global publishing partners for "KILLER IS DEADTM"
Game will be released by XSEED in North America and Deep Silver in Europe and Oceania
31 January 2013 - Hampshire, UK/... KADOKAWA GAMES, LTD. announced plans for a global release of its highly anticipated action game "KILLER IS DEAD™" on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Following "LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW," KADOKAWA GAMES has been working together with GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and executive director SUDA51 on development for this title.
KADOKAWA GAMES today announced a partnership with XSEED Games to bring "KILLER IS DEAD" to North America. Additionally, KADOKAWA GAMES and Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, will bring the title to the countries of Europe and Oceania.
"KILLER IS DEAD" is expected to launch worldwide in Summer 2013 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360.
About "KILLER IS DEAD™"
"KILLER IS DEAD" is set in a not-so-distant future similar to (but not the same as) the world we know now. The player takes control of an executioner named Mondo Zappa who wields a Japanese sword in his right hand and brandishes interchangeable weapons in his left artificial arm. His ultimate goal is to execute various heinous criminals scattered around the world and beyond.
Completely unique visuals and outstanding stylish action come together to deliver an unprecedented gaming experience in "KILLER IS DEAD." This brand-new action title is being jointly developed by KADOKAWA GAMES and GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE, with SUDA51 lending his trademark sense of style at the helm. It will be available worldwide in Summer 2013.
Title： KILLER IS DEAD™
Platform： PlayStation®3 / Xbox 360®
Genre： Action
Publisher： Deep Silver
Developer： KADOKAWA GAMES, LTD. / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Availability： Summer 2013
Price： TBD
Rating： TBD
Copyright： © GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Official Site： www.loveandkill.com
For further information please contact:
Laura Adams
Marketing, PR & Sales Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)1256 385203
l.adams@deepsilver.com
About KADOKAWA GAMES
KADOKAWA GAMES, LTD, wais established to publish consumer video games of Kadokawa Group companies. KADOKAWA GAMES plans and develops completely original titles working closely with domestic developers and overseas game publishers eyeing the global market. Responding to the globalized and diversified game industry, the company aims to create and deliver revolutionary and beloved titles to the market. More information about KADOKAWA GAMES can be found online at www.kadokawagames.co.jp/
About GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE
GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. is an interactive entertainment studio based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE was founded in 1998 by CEO Goichi Suda, who is known around the world for his distinctive style and innovative work as a game designer and scenario writer. For more information on GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE, visit www.grasshopper.co.jp, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/Grasshopper_EN or on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/grasshopper.manufacture.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including own brands like the critically acclaimed zombie action franchise Dead Island, action role-playing games from the Sacred world, successful adventures such as the Secret Files series and the role-playing realms of Risen. Deep Silver has announced upcoming highlights such as Sacred 3 and Dead Island Riptide. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company's own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 18 years of experience in the digital media distribution business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, Paradox Entertainment, Sega, Square Enix, Tecmo-Koei, THQ, and System 3 etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the USA.www.kochmedia.com
About XSEED Games
XSEED Games was formed in November 2004 by a small group of industry veterans with a common vision: to cross-pollinate the avid gaming cultures of Japan and North America. Delivering unique, innovative titles across multiple platforms and genres, XSEED Games is dedicated to publishing products that appeal to and enrich the North American market. The company is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based MarvelousAQL Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. More information on XSEED Games can be found at www.xseedgames.com.
Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
" ", "PlayStation" and "PS3" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
© Deep Silver, a division of Koch Media GmbH, Austria
Game will be released by XSEED in North America and Deep Silver in Europe and Oceania
31 January 2013 - Hampshire, UK/... KADOKAWA GAMES, LTD. announced plans for a global release of its highly anticipated action game "KILLER IS DEAD™" on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Following "LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW," KADOKAWA GAMES has been working together with GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and executive director SUDA51 on development for this title.
KADOKAWA GAMES today announced a partnership with XSEED Games to bring "KILLER IS DEAD" to North America. Additionally, KADOKAWA GAMES and Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, will bring the title to the countries of Europe and Oceania.
"KILLER IS DEAD" is expected to launch worldwide in Summer 2013 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360.
About "KILLER IS DEAD™"
"KILLER IS DEAD" is set in a not-so-distant future similar to (but not the same as) the world we know now. The player takes control of an executioner named Mondo Zappa who wields a Japanese sword in his right hand and brandishes interchangeable weapons in his left artificial arm. His ultimate goal is to execute various heinous criminals scattered around the world and beyond.
Completely unique visuals and outstanding stylish action come together to deliver an unprecedented gaming experience in "KILLER IS DEAD." This brand-new action title is being jointly developed by KADOKAWA GAMES and GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE, with SUDA51 lending his trademark sense of style at the helm. It will be available worldwide in Summer 2013.
Title： KILLER IS DEAD™
Platform： PlayStation®3 / Xbox 360®
Genre： Action
Publisher： Deep Silver
Developer： KADOKAWA GAMES, LTD. / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Availability： Summer 2013
Price： TBD
Rating： TBD
Copyright： © GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Official Site： www.loveandkill.com
For further information please contact:
Laura Adams
Marketing, PR & Sales Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)1256 385203
l.adams@deepsilver.com
About KADOKAWA GAMES
KADOKAWA GAMES, LTD, wais established to publish consumer video games of Kadokawa Group companies. KADOKAWA GAMES plans and develops completely original titles working closely with domestic developers and overseas game publishers eyeing the global market. Responding to the globalized and diversified game industry, the company aims to create and deliver revolutionary and beloved titles to the market. More information about KADOKAWA GAMES can be found online at www.kadokawagames.co.jp/
About GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE
GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. is an interactive entertainment studio based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE was founded in 1998 by CEO Goichi Suda, who is known around the world for his distinctive style and innovative work as a game designer and scenario writer. For more information on GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE, visit www.grasshopper.co.jp, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/Grasshopper_EN or on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/grasshopper.manufacture.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires.
Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including own brands like the critically acclaimed zombie action franchise Dead Island, action role-playing games from the Sacred world, successful adventures such as the Secret Files series and the role-playing realms of Risen. Deep Silver has announced upcoming highlights such as Sacred 3 and Dead Island Riptide. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company's own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 18 years of experience in the digital media distribution business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, Paradox Entertainment, Sega, Square Enix, Tecmo-Koei, THQ, and System 3 etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the USA.www.kochmedia.com
About XSEED Games
XSEED Games was formed in November 2004 by a small group of industry veterans with a common vision: to cross-pollinate the avid gaming cultures of Japan and North America. Delivering unique, innovative titles across multiple platforms and genres, XSEED Games is dedicated to publishing products that appeal to and enrich the North American market. The company is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based MarvelousAQL Inc., a publicly-traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. More information on XSEED Games can be found at www.xseedgames.com.
Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
" ", "PlayStation" and "PS3" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
© Deep Silver, a division of Koch Media GmbH, Austria
Set in a near-future where lunar tourism and cyber-enhancements have become commonplace, Killer is Dead stars Mondo Zappa, a 35-year-old man who suddenly receives a job offer from the Brian Execution Firm. An undercover national organization run by the half-cyborg Brian Roses, the group sends Mondo around the world in order to execute a variety of assassins, from cunningly evil geniuses to people who seem to actually seek out death at Mondo's hands.
Goichi Suda schrieb:
The key words for the game, said Suda, are "Moon and Earth." The main character will visit a variety of places in order to fight his enemies. These enemies apparently have something to do with the Moon.
Despite the mention of "Moon" as a key word, the game is not science fiction. It's set in an extension of modern times.
Other keywords and themes include "Brilliant Game" and "Love." Love is an important theme for the game, said Suda, because the main character has someone he wants to protect, and he's fighting for this. The idea of "How far can you protect someone" is central to the story.
"Silly" is perhaps a good way to describe a lot of Suda's work, from No More Heroes and Killer7 to the more recent Lollipop Chainsaw. "There was a drive within me to make another game in the 'assassin' series," Suda told Famitsu. "Lollipop Chainsaw was a bright, cheery kind of game; if that's the 'yang,' then my aim was to go for the 'yin' next."
The game was originally announced last April, at which point Suda went so far as to describe the plot as a "darkside 007". "James Bond is a secret agent," he explained to Famitsu, "but generally he's using his secret-agent powers to handle pretty public incidents. I like to think that there's another world out there, a much seamier underworld that doesn't connect to the surface world at all. I like to think there's people who fight day and night in this world without ever registering with the public."
Mondo does quite a lot of Bond-like things in KID, from busting out an arsenal of flashy weapons (his left arm is interchangeable, like Mega Man's) to flirting with exotic ladies in the enticingly-named "Gigolo Mode." But no Bond game ever looked like KID, which marks a return to the high-contrast cel shading last seen in No More Heroes.
"We tried going for more realistic visuals at first," Suda said. "But it just didn't produce the sort of unique expression we wanted with this game. So we turned it all around. I think Killer7 was the best we could do in art expression at the time it came out, but if we just recreated that, it'd merely seem old at this point. So we really pursued an art style that seemed modern with our shading technology. There was a lot of trial and error behind what you see now."
"One thing we got to do with this game is you fighting against a yakuza guy riding a tiger. You're in Kyoto, among all these old-style buildings, and [hero] Mondo is on this motorbike fighting against a yakuza on a tiger! And the game's packed with these sorts of situations, the kind you won't see in any other game. That Kyoto battle got concepted out surprisingly early on, too; I guess we felt like overseas gamers ought to see what Kyoto looks like."
It's not a sequel to Killer 7, although it does promise to retain the essence of Suda's past "assassin" games.
Planning for the game began at the end of 2009, actual development did not start until Spring 2011, though.
Suda pegged the summer release — which might get published by Xseed Games in the US, judging by recent domain-name behavior — as 70 percent done. "The basics are essentially complete, and now we're just fine-tuning balance," he said.
Killer is Dead will feature both Japanese and English audio on the disc.
Despite the mention of "Moon" as a key word, the game is not science fiction. It's set in an extension of modern times.
Other keywords and themes include "Brilliant Game" and "Love." Love is an important theme for the game, said Suda, because the main character has someone he wants to protect, and he's fighting for this. The idea of "How far can you protect someone" is central to the story.
"Silly" is perhaps a good way to describe a lot of Suda's work, from No More Heroes and Killer7 to the more recent Lollipop Chainsaw. "There was a drive within me to make another game in the 'assassin' series," Suda told Famitsu. "Lollipop Chainsaw was a bright, cheery kind of game; if that's the 'yang,' then my aim was to go for the 'yin' next."
The game was originally announced last April, at which point Suda went so far as to describe the plot as a "darkside 007". "James Bond is a secret agent," he explained to Famitsu, "but generally he's using his secret-agent powers to handle pretty public incidents. I like to think that there's another world out there, a much seamier underworld that doesn't connect to the surface world at all. I like to think there's people who fight day and night in this world without ever registering with the public."
Mondo does quite a lot of Bond-like things in KID, from busting out an arsenal of flashy weapons (his left arm is interchangeable, like Mega Man's) to flirting with exotic ladies in the enticingly-named "Gigolo Mode." But no Bond game ever looked like KID, which marks a return to the high-contrast cel shading last seen in No More Heroes.
"We tried going for more realistic visuals at first," Suda said. "But it just didn't produce the sort of unique expression we wanted with this game. So we turned it all around. I think Killer7 was the best we could do in art expression at the time it came out, but if we just recreated that, it'd merely seem old at this point. So we really pursued an art style that seemed modern with our shading technology. There was a lot of trial and error behind what you see now."
"One thing we got to do with this game is you fighting against a yakuza guy riding a tiger. You're in Kyoto, among all these old-style buildings, and [hero] Mondo is on this motorbike fighting against a yakuza on a tiger! And the game's packed with these sorts of situations, the kind you won't see in any other game. That Kyoto battle got concepted out surprisingly early on, too; I guess we felt like overseas gamers ought to see what Kyoto looks like."
It's not a sequel to Killer 7, although it does promise to retain the essence of Suda's past "assassin" games.
Planning for the game began at the end of 2009, actual development did not start until Spring 2011, though.
Suda pegged the summer release — which might get published by Xseed Games in the US, judging by recent domain-name behavior — as 70 percent done. "The basics are essentially complete, and now we're just fine-tuning balance," he said.
Killer is Dead will feature both Japanese and English audio on the disc.
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