Conquer a Massive World, Defeat Flocks of Evil Chickens and Dispense Justice as the Summer\u2019s Funniest Hero is Available Today<\/p>\n
Australia \u2013 July 14, 2010 \u2013 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Hothead Games today announced that DeathSpank\u2122, an action-RPG blending epic storytelling, addictive gameplay, humor and evil chickens, is available for download today on PlayStation\u00aeNetwork for $19.95 AUD and tomorrow on Xbox LIVE\u00ae Arcade for 1200 Microsoft points. Developed under the direction of The Secret of Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert, DeathSpank takes players through a heroic adventure in the boots of the titular hero DeathSpank as he hacks and slashes his way through epic quests in a vast world filled with vibrant, eccentric and terrifying characters.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile DeathSpank is definitely one of the funnier games out there, it\u2019s more than a one trick pony,\u201d said Vlad Ceraldi, Director of Game Development for Hothead Games. \u201cWe\u2019ve built a game with fast-paced, addictive combat set in a world that has a tremendous amount of depth that is filled with dynamic characters, colorful environments and tons of cool weapons and loot. And yes, we still have ponies too — trick ponies!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe team at Hothead has really made the perfect experience for the summer,\u201d said Jamil Moledina, Outreach Director, Business Development for EA Partners. \u201cDeathSpank is a high-end and fun game, yet incredibly accessible. It\u2019s very easy to pick up and play, both in terms of its classic arcade controls, as well as the convenience of downloading it straight to your console.\u201d<\/p>\n
Players who download the game will be placed in the boots of the mighty DeathSpank, \u201cDispenser of Justice\u201d, \u201cVanquisher of Evil\u201d and \u201cHero to the Downtrodden\u201d, embarking on his life long journey is to search for and find a mysterious artifact known only as, \u201cThe Artifact\u201d. Along his journey, DeathSpank will rescue orphans, defeat a local tyrant, help an aging adventurer, and dive headfirst into an even deeper mystery. The game\u2019s accessibility makes for a fun, addictive experience where players will find themselves solving crazy puzzles, collecting massive amounts of loot and hearing witty dialogue. For those with friends, DeathSpank also features local co-operative gameplay, allowing friends to jump in and out of fighting through this adventure on the same console as both DeathSpank and his trusty, magical sidekick, Sparkles the Wizard.<\/p>\n