Wanted Announced

16 Jul 2008 at 16:47:51 by Paul Younger

The latest movie to get the videogame treatment is Wanted which was released at the end of the June in the US and stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie.  Today  Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group (UPDPG) announced they are creating a game based on the action movie and the game is being developed by GRIN.

The game is a third person action title which wiul feature special movies such as “curving bullets” and“Assassin Time” and the story will pick up where the movie leaves off providing fans with anotherchapter to explore both Wesley’s journey into becoming an überassassinand the epic fiction of the Fraternity.

“Wanted is a striking property with gripping action, which presentsstrong gaming possibilities,” said Martin Tremblay, President, WarnerBros. Interactive Entertainment. “Publishing the Wanted gameis an excellent opportunity for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainmentto team with Universal on a global property with terrificcross-platform potential. Players will get to immerse themselves in theWanted universe with a stunning visual experience and engaging gameplay.”

“The team at GRIN has a proven track record of creating action gamesthat push the envelope in terms of gameplay and combat,” said Mr.Wanat. “With the Wanted video game, GRIN is creating entirelynew gameplay mechanics and an experience that pulls no punches. Gamersand fans of the film alike will be blown away by the ability to curvebullets, pull off amazing combat sequences and literally conduct asymphony orchestra of action with the a**nal available to the mostpowerful assassins in the world.”

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