Ninja Theory working on new project for PS3, Xbox 360 - movie considered

Posted Mar 19, 2008 at 10:29AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: CGI, Microsoft, Nina Kristensen, Ninja Theory, Sony
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ps3, 360 - Image 1Ninja Theory, the development studio behind 2007 Sony PlayStation 3 stalwart Heavenly Sword, has confirmed that they're working on a new game. Through head developer Nina Kristensen, the firm revealed that  the offering is slated for both the PS3 and the Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles.

Kristensen also shared that there's a good chance that gamers will experience a nice synergy to the upcoming game. A CGI movie is also being considered to go along with the game.

Kristensen says Ninja Theory has its eyes set on a cross-platform, triple-A title that will take about two and a half years to complete. She adds that the new title will build on the development team's strengths like storytelling and cinematic combat.

"But we're actually looking at something in addition to that – we're considering opportunities in creating a CGI movie using the game engine alongside the game itself," Kristensen further explains.

Ninja Theory seems to have the right connections to pull off such an act. They've worked with such talents as Andy Serkis (actor, The Lord of the Rings) in Heavenly Sword, and the Play It By Ear studio (audio specialists from Mission Impossible 3).

Kristensen concludes that Ninja Theory intends to keep these relationships good for possible  opportunities if the planned CGI flick ever gets off the blueprints. This is certainly a nice development and you can bet we'll be keeping tabs on it.

Via GamesIndustry

 
 
 

Comments

by Manny151 - 2008-03-19 14:21:35
Fu_king traitors

Sony gives them their big break and now that they've got some next gen experience under their belt they go and make their next game multiplatform. Crying shame if you ask me. I hope this new game is not a sequel and that they at least keep Heavenly Sword 2 exclusive to the PS3.
by [DVSDevise] - 2008-03-19 16:16:01
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Talk about being a cry baby. Seriously, are you for real?
by DNAgent - 2008-03-19 16:35:44
Don't worry.

Sony owns the rights to Heavenly Sword so it won't be going multiplatform. I doubt this new project will be any good. I expect it to be like Kung Fu Chaos and flop then they will make a Heavenly Sword sequel.
by [DVSDevise] - 2008-03-19 17:07:45
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Yes, Kung Fu Chaos the CGI movie. Sweet. Yeap that has to be it. AAA title with CGI actors just like Heavenly Sword, it's going to just like Kung Fu Chaos. You're a genius.
by eromack718 - 2008-03-20 06:13:15
who cares

yeah it sucks that they are going multi platform but a game like heavenly sword that pumps around 25 gigs or better is not likely on the 360 with no blueray support ..plus they need to go multi platform to make more money heavenly sword cost a fortune to produce and it didnt sell a million!!!!!!!!!!!
by Kingofdaberbz - 2008-03-20 08:25:48
Why the hating playslaves?

Why are u idiots hating their trying to MAKE MONEY.They can go ahead and make this game multi.This is the real world with money and bills.They could care less about some idiotic fanboy.I just hate it people act like babies "it's my company waaahh." Team Ninja know the 360 has a high attach rate so their taking advantage of that. and if a company chooses that then well that's good.I just hope their new game is better than Heavenly Sword and longer too.

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