Thursday 30th October 2008 \u2013SEGA\u00ae of Europe Ltd. and SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. today announced a worldwide partnership with High Voltage Software to publish and distribute the Wii\u2122 home video game system-exclusive title, The Conduit\u2122. The first-person shooter garnered multiple awards at E3 2008, including three awards from IGN: Best Shooting Game (Wii), Best Graphics Technology (Wii) and Best Overall Wii Game. The Conduit is a stunning, futuristic title powered by a new game engine technology that delivers remarkable visuals and effects, as well as a rich interactive experience that is unlike any other title on the Wii.<\/p>\n
\u201cBringing The Conduit into our library is yet another show of SEGA\u2019s belief that the Wii is more than a casual games console,\u201d says Gary Knight, European Marketing Director at SEGA of Europe Ltd.. \u201cAs one of the most anticipated Wii games for next year, The Conduit will be the new benchmark for first person shooters.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHigh Voltage Software’s partnership with SEGA to publish The Conduit represents an important milestone for this studio,\u201d said Kerry Ganofsky, CEO and founder of High Voltage Software, Inc. \u201cSEGA shares our vision for the title and its tremendous potential, which is why we chose them from a long list of potential partners.\u00a0 With their support, we are confident that The Conduit will deliver the definitive shooter experience that Wii fans have been waiting for since the system’s launch.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Conduit takes players into a dark story in Washington D.C. after a vicious alien invasion has rocked the country. An organisation called the Trust has sent in Secret Service agent, Mr. Ford, to go up against the insect-like alien race known as \u201cThe Drudge.\u201d Armed with an array of futuristic weaponry and an intelligence-gathering device simply called the \u201cAll-Seeing Eye,\u201d players follow an intricate maze filled with conspiracy, shady government activity and terrifying aliens.<\/p>\n
The Conduit\u2019s detailed control system allows players to customise and configure their controls, including look sensitivity, turning speed, the dead zone and much more. As players delve further into the mystery behind the extraterrestrial invasion, shocking details reveal that the invasion may have been brought on with help from the government itself.<\/p>\n
Powered by High Voltage Software\u2019s groundbreaking Quantum 3 engine, The Conduit ensures that players will experience single and multiplayer gameplay with graphical fidelity never seen before on the Wii. The Conduit will also support the recently announced Wii Speak peripheral, allowing online multiplayer gamers the ability to chat as they destroy aliens in each terrifying level. Additionally, the game will take advantage of the Wii MotionPlus for optimal control.<\/p>\n
The Conduit is slated to release in Autumn 2009 exclusively on the Nintendo Wii. For more information on The Conduit please visit www.sega.co.uk<\/a>. For press information and assets please visit www.sega-press.com<\/a>. About SEGA Europe Ltd.: About SEGA of America Inc.: About High Voltage Software, Inc. Thursday 30th October 2008 \u2013SEGA\u00ae of Europe Ltd. and SEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. today announced a worldwide partnership with High Voltage Software to publish and distribute the Wii\u2122 home video game system-exclusive title, The Conduit\u2122. The first-person shooter garnered multiple awards at E3 2008, including three awards from IGN: Best Shooting Game (Wii), Best Graphics<\/p>\n
\nNINTENDO, Wii AND THE Wii LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO.<\/p>\n
\nSEGA\u00ae Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe\u2019s web site is located at www.sega-europe.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nSEGA\u00ae of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.\u00a0 The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.\u00a0 SEGA of America\u2019s Web site is located at www.sega.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nHigh Voltage Software, Inc. is an award-winning studio that has been developing games and simulations for over 15 years.\u00a0 Located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, it now employs over 140 staff members. The independent company has successfully produced a wide variety of license-based video game titles that include competitive racing, professional sports, horror, motion picture adaptations, and military simulations, and is now making its foray into original and innovative intellectual properties. More information about High Voltage Software and its products can be found at www.high-voltage.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"