Epic, Sci-Fi Universe Introduces Innovative Persistent, Online World Filled with Sweeping Adventures Multi-platform Game Takes Console Online Gaming to a New Level<\/p>\n
Sydney, Australia\u2013 18 February, 2013 \u2013 A new generation of gaming is upon us. Today, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), together with critically-acclaimed developer Bungie, revealed the first sneak peak of their partnership. The game, called Destiny, is an ambitious evolution of the first-person action genre that brings gamers together in a shared, persistent world. The result of a large-scale collaboration between Activision, the publisher of such mega franchises as Call of Duty, Skylanders Spyro\u2019s AdventureTM and Skylanders GiantsTM, and Bungie, the creators of Halo\u00ae, Destiny is poised to become the next advancement in interactive entertainment by melding first-person action gaming with a persistent, dynamic online world.<\/p>\n
Destiny combines Bungie\u2019s trademark grand scope, sci-fi storytelling and adventures with visceral first-person action gaming that takes place in an unfolding, cinematic universe. Additionally, Destiny delivers a unique social gaming experience to consoles by offering players a connected, living world that they can explore, combined with vibrant social spaces where they can congregate and celebrate achievements, and share remarkable adventures grouped with friends or solo.<\/p>\n
\u201cBungie defined first-person action games over a decade ago with Halo, and with Destiny they will evolve the genre once again,\u201d said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. \u201cDestiny is a world that evolves. It is a world with wide boundaries that allows you to roam and explore. It is a world where, even in story mode, you could encounter other players on their own adventures. And of course, it is a world that brings all of this together with the visceral, heart pounding immediacy of an expertly crafted first-person action title. We are very excited to bring this ambitious, innovative and creative game to players around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cActivision focuses on doing a few things, exceptionally well. Bungie has had the same ethos,\u201d Hirshberg continued. \u201cTogether we are focusing the considerable resources, creativity and energy of both organisations to do something new, something ambitious, but most importantly, something fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
Set in the distant future, Destiny casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Able to wield incredible power, players must battle humanity\u2019s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind\u2019s Golden Age. In a story-driven universe, Destiny\u2019s saga unfolds through grand tales and sweeping adventures by immersing gamers in a bold new world filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected. Bungie\u2019s new next-generation game engine will allow Destiny to come to life on both the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, as well as other future console platforms.<\/p>\n
\u201cDestiny is the game that we\u2019ve been dreaming of building for years. We couldn\u2019t be more pleased about our extraordinary collaboration with Activision. We finally have the right partner, team and technology to bring the experience to millions of players worldwide,\u201d said Harold Ryan, Bungie president. \u201cDestiny will draw players into a world filled with mystery, action, and adventure, but most importantly, Destiny is more than a disc in a drive, it is a living social universe filled with other players.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only does Destiny look amazing, but its new living world will change the way players think of co-operative online gaming,\u201d said EB Games\u2019 Buying and Marketing Director Egan Still. \u201cThis is just the type of innovation the game industry has been waiting for and I\u2019m anxious for players to experience the vast universe of Destiny.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com. For exclusive updates, follow the official Destiny social channels at www.facebook.com\/DestinyTheGame and @DestinyTheGame on Twitter, and interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net. Pre-order the game now at select retailers around the world. Activision reiterated that although Bungie\u2019s amazing new world was revealed today, Activision has not included the launch in its 2013 outlook and there should be no speculation or expectation of a different result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Epic, Sci-Fi Universe Introduces Innovative Persistent, Online World Filled with Sweeping Adventures Multi-platform Game Takes Console Online Gaming to a New Level Sydney, Australia\u2013 18 February, 2013 \u2013 A new generation of gaming is upon us. Today, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), together with critically-acclaimed developer Bungie,<\/p>\n