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[ashecitism]

http://starbreeze.com/2015/08/lions...vr-innovator-wevr-and-vr-game-developer-grab/

SANTA MONICA, CA and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (August 7, 2015) -In a move bringing cutting edge entertainment technology to one of its most exciting new brands, Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, announced today that it is partnering with leading game developer and publisher Starbreeze (STAR:OMX) to launch a first-person shooter game in virtual reality (VR) based on Lionsgate’s box office hit John Wick. Best in class virtual reality studio and distributor WEVR, the company responsible for theBlu: Encounter, which was used to introduce the HTC Vive VR platform earlier this year, will transport players with the creation of a fully immersive VR experience that will introduce the game. Grab, the acclaimed development team with extensive mobile games and VR experience, will spearhead the development. Starbreeze will be publishing the product across multiple VR platforms.

The companies will team to create a standalone, first-person shooter game based on the world and characters of the John Wick films and centered around the infamous Continental Hotel. In addition, Starbreeze will further integrate the John Wick storyline into its wildly popular Payday game, which has over nine million players worldwide, facilitating cross promotion and integration of the two games. John Wick producer Basil Iwanyk of Thunder Road Pictures and the movie’s production team will be collaborating closely with the WEVR and Grab teams for the development of the VR game and experience.

Starting soon, fans can check out a promotional experience of the game at select events and stops on the HTC Vive World Tour, which is making its way through the United States and Europe. A teaser game will be available at the launch of HTC Vive and available via SteamVR, with the launch timing to be unveiled later this year. The full game is expected to be available on most existing VR headsets in Spring 2016.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the best of the best in VR and game development with Starbreeze, WEVR and Grab, who are collaborating with the movie’s producers to ensure an exciting, immersive and authentic virtual experience,” said Lionsgate President of Interactive Ventures & Games Peter Levin. “John Wick is the perfect cross-platform property to extend into the fast-growing gaming world, and we believe that a cutting edge VR game will deepen fan engagement and accelerate John Wick’s evolution into one of our next big action franchises.”

“Lionsgate is a leader in producing and delivering the kind of provocative, original and engaging storytelling that you need to launch an exhilarating and marketable game,” said Starbreeze CEO Bo Andersson Klint. “The John Wick characters and universe really resonated with our Payday fans last year when we first incorporated them into our game, so we’re thrilled to partner with the studio and the John Wick creative team to create a new standalone game enhanced by the state of the art in virtual reality.”

“Lionsgate has been a great partner on John Wick because the studio not only believes in traditional storytelling but also recognizes the value of extending its movies beyond the screen and involving fans in new ways to explore the characters and stories,” said producer and Thunder Road Pictures CEO Iwanyk. “Working with accomplished gaming companies like Starbreeze, WEVR and Grab is a terrific opportunity to bring the world of John Wick into an exciting new dimension.”

John Wick was a global box office hit last year, and Lionsgate is currently developing John Wick 2 for release next September. The film stars Keanu Reeves as an ex-hit man who comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who took everything from him.

 

[Magwik]

A John Wick game? What the fuck?
But bigger news is John Wick 2 NEXT YEAR. 2016 will be glorious.

 

[BrunoM]

Head shot your way through the game

 

[Durante]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is, but more VR content is always nice.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

The DLC for Pay Day should've been a big hint, but I didn't expect this.

 

[ashecitism]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is, but more VR content is always nice.

It's a pretty good action movie starring Keanu Reeves.

 

[Magwik]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is, but more VR content is always nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-HSoOFdJ3s

 

[eFKac]

Good, VR needs some higher profile projects to appeal to more than just the hardcore enthusiasts so this is welcome.

 

[JDSN]

First person? I always pictured it as a sandbox game in third person focusing on jujitsu and making combos.

 

[Fermbiz]

Seems a perfect opportunity to kick ass Virtuosity style 😎

 

[Alx]

I hope it starts with a Nintendogs-like mission.

 

[Alo81]

Give me all the John Wick you can. that movie was dooooope

 

[Shredderi]

A John Wick game could be awesome if done right. I could see us playing as John with The Continental as his hub where he comes after every mission and is free to roam there and interact with it's myriads of different dubious personalities.

 

[Reedirect]

I don't know if I'm excited about this being a VR game or not.

 

[ashecitism]

A John Wick game could be awesome if done right. I could see us playing as John with The Continental as his hub where he comes after every mission and is free to roam there and interact with it's myriads of different dubious personalities.

This might not be a big, complex game though. Got to wait for more details.

 

[Sinatar]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is

 

[Danthrax]

Sinatar bringing the gifs

I'm really wary about how a John Wick game (in VR, no less) will turn out, but I think it could be really great, so I'll hope for the best.

 

[ashecitism]

Also up on the HTC blog: http://blog.htc.com/2015/08/john-wick-meets-the-htc-vive/

I take it it will debut at PAX

 

[Krejlooc]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is, but more VR content is always nice.

Keanu Reeves anime-inspired action movie about assassins.

 

[Krejlooc]

This will basically be what Red Steel promised like a decade ago.

I am so stoked that this is coming to the Vive. The Vive controllers are going to be awesome with this.

 

[border]

I don't think I want to see a puppy get murdered in VR.

 

[Machinehead]

Those GIFs look nice.
Should I watch the movie?

 

[Sinatar]

Those GIFs look nice.
Should I watch the movie?

It's fantastic. If it wasn't released in the same year as The Raid 2 it would have been the best action film of the year.

 

[Deleted member 59090]

For some reason the first thing that came to my mind was that I hope it has square wheels like Enter the Matrix.

 

[fedexpeon]

Good news I guess.
John Wick action scenes were hyped as fuck. Everything was just fluid from the gunplay to the CQC action, no hesitation, no talking, just anger and deadpan dagger glare.
Also, their idea of an assassin society was pretty good or cliche, but whatever, it was introduced correctly to the audience.
Payment must be made in specialized gold coin, honor and contract must be respected, playing against the rules will make the higher ups within the Assassin realm go hunting for you.

 

[DOWN]

Came for this

But a game is good news too

 

[BaronMonstro]

Well this is surprising, as I rewatched the movie a few days ago and had been day dreaming about what a John Wick video game would be like, hadn't even considered VR, really hoping they pull it off well.

 

[maquiladora]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is

Overrated, style over substance film with a really silly plot.

 

[Haunted]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is, but more VR content is always nice.

haven't seen that many headshots since Unreal Tournament 99 sniper gameplay

 

[MichaelFassbender]

Overrated, style over substance film with a really silly plot.

It's got Keanu, though. What...ah...

What...

What more does one need?

 

[BajiBoxer]

Overrated, style over substance film with a really silly plot.

So basically an awesome action movie.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Overrated, style over substance film with a really silly plot.

No way, the substance is there with the action and quirky world. Its head and shoulders over modern gun action flicks. The club scene is worth the viewing alone.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

It's got Keanu, though. What...ah...

What...

What more does one need?

The style is the substance. It's baller as fuck.

 

[Sumio Mondo]

Overrated, style over substance film with a really silly plot.

It's an action film. Not exactly the genre to be looking for depth in. And it does the action part very, very well.

 

[Aztechnology]

 

[Aztechnology]

This thread deserves a better shop than I have time for. Don't let me down GAF.

Also... totally a bump because this is pretty damn cool, and the thread died off far too quickly.

 

[More_Badass]

The best idea for a John Wick game would be a third person shooter with Arkham-style controls so you can fluidly blend judo and jujitsu moves with gunshot counters and finishers.

With RDR Dead Eye-style bullet time to clear rooms with headshots

Plus some action stealth with your knife so you can even the odds and get into a good position to pull off kill chains

 

[Drazgul]

*gifs*

Fucking hacker, aimbot ain't fair.

 

[Femmeworth]

gifs

Now he doesn't have to bother with the rest of the film.

 

[Victrix]

Now he doesn't have to bother with the rest of the film.

Title checks out

 

[MichaelFassbender]

The style is the substance. It's baller as fuck.

I don't care about anything, as long as Keanu is there to make all my dreams come true.

 

[JoduanER2]

Overrated, style over substance film with a really silly plot.

I kinda agree, some great scenes and choreography but the plot started getting boring towards the end.

 

[DrBo42]

Still incredibly confused as to why Starbreeze bought their own VR tech to bring to manufacturing. Or at least that's what was said earlier with The Walking Dead. Has anyone seen any of this in action?

 

[OdysseusVA]

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You just spoiled the whole movie

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Hell yeah

 

[Fatal Futanari]

YUSSS....now....maybe another The Darkness game? PLS!

 

[Squishy3]

I think this may have sold me on picking up their VR headset.

I hope it's not exclusive to it, but with what they're promising with their headset if they deliver it'll be great.

 

[Creaking]

VR and Starbreeze. Would it be an FPS then? That seems wrong for the film.

 

[Kintaro]

Was hyped when I saw "John Wick" was bummed when I saw VR. =/

 

[Jigorath]

I have no idea what "John Wick" is, but more VR content is always nice.

Breh, you need to head to the movies.