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EA and Insomniac Games Reveal New Four-Player Co-Op Action Game Overstrike



Award-Wining Developer Makes its Worldwide Multiplatform Debut with an Explosive Spy-Fi Adventure

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A shadowy organization has threatened to take over the world and there's only one team that can stop it: Overstrike 9. This afternoon during the Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), EA and independent developer Insomniac Games (creator of the Ratchet & Clank™ and Resistance™ franchises) announced the first details of the highly-anticipated game, Overstrike. Combining Insomniac's knack for imaginative weaponry with immersive and witty storytelling, Overstrike is a four-player cooperative action game featuring a team of elite agents called Overstrike 9. Comprised of an ex-mercenary, a lifelong thief, a gifted young scientist and a decorated detective, the members of Overstrike 9 are considered outcasts within their own organization, but are the best team suited to stop a global terrorist group from attempting to wipe out humankind. Overstrike 9 uses lethal teamwork and an arsenal of fringe-tech gadgets to infiltrate and destroy enemy strongholds. Overstrike marks Insomniac's first multiplatform release and will be available on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

"Overstrike presents a unique blend of features that have long been a part of the Insomniac DNA: high powered gadgets, action-heavy gameplay, memorable characters in a deep and mysterious universe and of course a touch of humor," said Ted Price, founder and CEO of Insomniac Games. "And since this is our first multiplatform game, we're especially excited to introduce ourselves to a new audience — one which may not have experienced our previous games."

Overstrike will launch on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. For more information on Insomniac Games and Overstrike visit www.overstrikegame.com.

Youtube link for the trailer.

http://youtu.be/kltLI5oL22k

 

[Achtius]

Trailer!
http://www.ea.com/overstrike/videos/overstrike-e3-trailer

 

[StealthGoblin]

Based on that description, and that image. . .it sounds a bit 'meh'.

Heres hoping the trailer/gameplay changes my mind.

 

[Grisby]

In spirit its like the Agency was never canceled,

I'm down Insomniac.

 

[Neuromancer]

4 player co op is always a good thing, consider me interested.

 

[Fersis]

ZOMG !!! :0

 

[Deleted member 81567]

So much for it being announced during the EA conference.

 

[V_Ben]

Sounds like a big old bunch of fun. I'm in.

 

[cws]

Ratchet meets Resistance ?

 

[BlueWord]

Hm, I want this.

 

[kodt]

Artwork does not look promising, but I will reserve judgement until I see more.

 

[anddo0]

Nice concept?

Some gameplay would have been nice.

 

[Raide]

Yay, Brute Force 2!

 

[TrAcEr_x90]

holy shit that was an awesome trailer!

 

[Persona7]

looks alright, will try

 

[demosthenes]

Insomniac? Sign me up as interested!

 

[Cat in the Hat]

ANNNNNND the black dude is comic relief. Nice work Insomniac..

 

[PuppetMaster]

Is that Nolan North?

 

[DCX]

Looks like it could be fun, or really shitty. I'm hoping for a next gen Dynamite Deka type.

DCX

 

[anddo0]

Yay, Brute Force 2!

Interesting take. I notice the similarities now that you mention it. Some TF mixed in there as well.

 

[MNC]

Dead on arrival :/

 

[Seraphinianus]

Is that Nolan North?

pretty much guaranteed to be voiced by him.

 

[makingmusic476]

It sounds like Ratchet & Clank: All for One mixed with the Agency. The former is awesome, but the latter... not so much.

 

[S. L.]

the trailer is fun plus it's insomniac

 

[ivysaur12]

Dudebro, token black guy, hot chicks.

Yup.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

It sounds interesting if it's anything like Operation Winback.

Then again I don't like most of what Insomniac has done so it's hard to get truly excited.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

ANNNNNND the black dude is comic relief. Nice work Insomniac..

Relief from what? The whole tone is somewhat comical.

 

[captscience]

Liking the humor and light hearted style. Main character looks like meathead Ted Price.

 

[The Omega Man]

Did he pulled up his shield after the other guy shot?, wow he is faster than bullets

 

[HamPster PamPster]

Remember when these guys made Spyro?

Those were the days

 

[BeeDog]

Not digging the artstyle, to be honest. Trailer doesn't really say how the actual game will play either, but I guess the need for a CG trailer is to blame.

 

[Tomat]

360 and PS3

I like this, thanks Insomniac.

Get rid of Snooki.

 

[SolidEyeSystem]

Youtube link for the trailer.

http://youtu.be/kltLI5oL22k

 

[Femmeworth]

Really generic setup.

The trailer is good, though. The tone gives me a Pixar/Team Fortress 2 vibe.

 

[King of the Potato People]

It already has more personality than the Resistance games, bring back the sheep gun!

 

[TTP]

Amazing facial animation, interesting characters and quite funny trailer overall. I chuckled at the "enthusiasm?" part.

Whatever this is, tell me it is Move compatible and I'll start getting excited.

 

[seady]

Description sounds good. The art style looks horrid.

 

[Neuromancer]

Dudebro, token black guy, hot chicks.

Yup.

Dudebro officially doesn't mean anything, anymore.

 

[Shapingo]

Kate Archer?

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Never mind. Love it.

 

[chessnut]

reminds me of borderlands....

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Could be good. Insomniac has earned my respect.

 

[Confidence Man]

Setting themselves up for disaster.

 

[iamvin22]

More CG. E3 so far is lame

 

[Shai-Tan]

looks kinda cool. the characters look kinda weird super deformed like tf2 but more realistic. it looks like they may be aiming for something like austin powers/no one lives forever but a little less ridiculous?

 

[Orayn]

Looks OTT enough for my liking. Also, I'm digging the Steve Blum in that trailer.

 

[dalin80]

Can it be played single player? I have no interest in 4 player co-op unless its split screen, online 4 player is always a case of battling against 3 asshats.

 

[Cat in the Hat]

Looks like bargain bin game. From the name to the characters, they didn't show much but we'll see.

 

[GeoramA]

Wow, they're really obsessed with co-op lately.

 

[BobsRevenge]

I'm sorry, but there is no way stubble that long can be rendered well on current generation hardware. Don't try to fool us with your CG Insomniac, we aren't that easy!