Aftrunner Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Name - The Darkness II Developer - Digital Extremes Platform - PCPS360 Release - Fall 2011 2K Games Calls for Return of Chaos and Destruction with The Darkness™ II Quad-Wielding combat, ruthless story and hand-painted graphic noir art style breathe new life into first-person shooter genre this fall NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2K Games announced today that The Darkness™ II, the sequel to the million unit-selling 2007 title, The Darkness™, will be coming to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in fall 2011. Developed by Digital Extremes and based on the supernatural horror comic book series created by Top Cow Productions, Inc., The Darkness II takes players down a brutal and personal path as Jackie Estacado, wielder of The Darkness – an ancient and ruthless force of chaos and destruction. The Darkness II breaks out of the sea of conventional first-person shooters with its fervid Quad-Wielding gameplay, which will allow players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with their Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons. The game is layered with the use of dark versus light, steeped in deep and twisted storytelling, and engulfed in stylistic violence that is visualized through a hand-painted graphic noir technique that stays true to its comic book origins. “The Darkness II is a well of dark and imaginative violence, and it’s a stylized and beautiful nightmare,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “The Darkness II continues the 2K Games tradition of delivering quality, innovative games that are filled to the brim with atmosphere and deep storytelling. The game takes a unique stance on fighting in the dark versus light. Combined with the arsenal of weapons at Jackie’s disposal and the gruesome attacks of the supernatural Demon Arms and Darkness powers, we’re proud to announce another title that delivers on our core values of creating games for gamers.” The Darkness II will feature award-winning comic book writer, Paul Jenkins, who will provide a tightly integrated narrative that weaves dark humor with hardcore tenderness. Take a step back from the familiar and comfortable, and prepare to embrace The Darkness. It’s been two years since Jackie Estacado, now the Don of the Franchetti crime family, used The Darkness to kill the men responsible for his girlfriend’s murder. He’s been unable to shake the memory of Jenny’s death since bottling up his supernatural power, and now The Darkness wants out. A sudden, unprovoked attack on Jackie’s life heralds the start of a full-scale mob war, which has clearly been orchestrated by some outside force. The botched attempt opens the door for The Darkness to reemerge, and sets Jackie on a journey to hell and worse, as he unravels the mystery behind the attack and the motivations of The Darkness itself. “Sometimes that whooshing sound you hear is that of comic fans holding their collective breath,” said Marc Silvestri, founder and CEO of Top Cow Productions and co-creator of The Darkness comics. “So often disappointed when a favorite character gives birth to a lame movie or video game, us fans have come to expect the worst. And sometimes we get it. But not with The Darkness II. Yeah, call me biased, but this second installment of Jackie Estacado’s epic saga is – in my humble opinion – one of the most brutally cool games I’ve ever played. 2K Games hammered this one out of the park.” The Darkness II is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on The Darkness II, please visit www.embracethedarkness.com. 2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Its not Starbreeze so a little bit wary but I still think this could be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizoidFreud Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Digital Extremes made Dark Sector which in my opinion was good so there is hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avkash Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 i have the original but I never played it. actually never found time was it good ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante77 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 afty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 i still need to finish the first one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushy Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 awesome...liked The Darkness...can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante77 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 so, PC confirmed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 LOVED THE DARKNESS Edit: Don't laugh at my GamerCard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizoidFreud Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 *looks at keyo's GT* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Ubisoft fitness game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhi90 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICK3Rboy Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 i have the original but I never played it. actually never found time was it good ? Dude it's one of the best games of this gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Keyo wats the score of the game...wait it is 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 @AtheK: 8/10. Wanted more mini-games......... :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 hand-painted graphic noir art style Interesting. I liked the first one except for the WW1 bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizoidFreud Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 ^^ WWI. Had it been the Second World War. GAME OF THE FU*KING DECADE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Dude it's one of the best games of this gen +1. So, so awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyofx Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 LOL @ Sam's stealth edit. Loved the game, though. The bboying in the subway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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