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Lego Indiana Jones Announced, Trailer Released
LucasArts and Traveller’s Tales have officially announced Lego Indiana Jones, the next franchise following the runaway success of Lego Star Wars. The game will have players play through the three released films and is scheduled for release in 2008 on unspecified platforms.
“LucasArts and TT Games are setting the bar for next-generation family entertainment with the LEGO Star Wars franchise, and our incredible relationship continues with LEGO Indiana Jones,” said Jim Ward, president of LucasArts. “In addition to providing the quality bonding time inspired by any good family game, LEGO Indiana Jones delivers something a little different for everyone. Parents will enjoy the humorous take on some of their favorite movies, and their kids get some rousing action/adventure gameplay that may also introduce them to Indy’s original adventures for the first time.”
They’ve also released a trailer from the game, showing off gameplay as well as cinematic footage. You can watch it streaming below, or download it from Rapidshare.
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Develop Industry Awards Winners Announced
The fifth annual Develop Industry Excellence Awards was held to honor the visionaries behind the greatest games in the gaming industry. Voted for by an independent panel of industry experts, this year’s winners include Motorstorm (PS3), Crush (PSP), Crackdown (Xbox 360) and many other titles. In all, there were 17 different companies and individuals claiming the 18 awards.
Evolution Studio’s PS3-exclusive racer and Zoe Mode’s Crush picked up the best new IP awards, while Traveller’s Tales picked up best indie developer and best use of a license for Lego Star Wars II. Test Drive Unlimited by Eden Games picked up the best use of online award, while Rare’s Viva Pinata grabbed the award for visual arts. Other winners include Sega, Ubisoft, NCSoft and many more. Below is the full winners list:
New Console IP
MotorStorm (Evolution/SCEE External Development)New Handheld IP
Crush (Zoe Mode)Best Use of a Licence
Lego Star Wars II (Traveller’s Tales)Visual Arts
Rare (Viva Pinata)Audio Accomplishment
FreeStyle (B-Boy)Publishing Hero
SegaInnovation
Real Time Worlds (Crackdown)Tools Provider
HavokBest Use of Online
Eden Studios (Test Drive Unlimited)Services & Outsourcing
Babel MediaRecruitment Company
DatascopeNew UK Studio
Realtime WorldsHandheld Studio
Rockstar LeedsBusiness Development
BlitzIndependent Developer
Traveller’s TalesIn-house Developer
Ubisoft FranceDevelopment Legend
Ian HetheringtonGrand Prix
Sony
Traveller's Tales Now Includes Embryonic
The studio behind the Lego Star Wars franchise has purchased Embryonic Studios for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2005 by Nick Elms, formerly of Warthog and Digital Anvil, Embryonic worked on a number of titles including Star Trek: Invasion, Battlestar Galactica and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
“We are delighted to have completed the acquisition,” said Jon Burton of Traveller’s Tales. “Embryonic possess a very talented workforce that will help drive Traveller’s Tales on to further success.”
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