SANTA
CLARA, Calif., (April 26, 2005) - Leading games publisher and developer
Namco Hometek Inc. today announced "HELLGATE: LONDON," the
first original PC title from premier developer Flagship Studios. "HELLGATE:
LONDON" is a role-playing game set in the immersive first-person
perspective. With a completely randomized world that offers a unique
experience every time you play, "HELLGATE: LONDON" introduces
a demon-ridden world where the last survivors of the human race must
meld science and magic to survive.
"'HELLGATE:
LONDON' is an incredibly ambitious title that will break the mold of
conventional role-playing games," said Nobuhiro Kasahara, President
and CEO of Namco Hometek, Inc. "With Flagship Studios'
unprecedented experience, we are confident that 'HELLGATE: LONDON' will
be one of the most anticipated PC games ever."
"With
our first game, we intend to create something unique in the world of
RPGs," said Bill Roper, CEO and co-founder of Flagship Studios.
"By focusing our expertise and creative energy onto this one title,
we are crafting a compelling world that combines massive amounts
of randomization and customization to offer infinite replayability."
Set
twenty-five years in the future, "HELLGATE: LONDON" introduces
a world devastated by a demon invasion and a desolate city scorched by
hellfire where mankind has gone underground to survive. Among them are
the Templar, an archaic and secret society that foresaw this demonic
apocalypse centuries ago. Followers of arcane rites, the Templar combine
futuristic technology with ancient artifacts to forge powerful weapons
and armor. The mystic sanctuary of the Underground system provides
players safe conduct throughout
the
sprawling metropolis of London as they seek to preserve the bloodline of
man and gain a foothold against the minions of darkness.
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"HELLGATE:
LONDON" combines the depth of role-playing games and action of
first-person titles, while offering infinite playability with randomly
created levels, items, and events. The player creates a heroic
character, completes quests, and battles through innumerable hordes of
demons to advance through experience levels and branching skill paths. A
robust, flexible skill and spell system, highly customizable
appearances, and a massive variety of randomly generated equipment allow
players to create their own unique hero. For more information about the
game log onto www.hellgatelondon.com