Darkwatch is a cinematic (FPS with an original premise that blends Vampire-Horror and Western genres. They grind their enemies for fuel, fashion their skin into protective cloaks and create weapons designed to exterminate en masse, and they are the good guys. They are the Darkwatch, a vigilant strike-force that has protected man from evil incarnate since the dawn of civilization.The winning "Darkwatch" trailer was one of the first promotional vehicles for the game, a computer-animated short designed to establish the game's unique, visually stylistic Vampire-Western premise. The trailer introduces Jericho Cross, the game's half-vampire gunslinger protagonist. Featuring a battle between Jericho and a legion of undead enemies in the thorough-fair of a ghost town, the action-packed trailer boasts sequences that include enemies ripped to shreds by bullets, bullet-time effects and an explosive finale.
"The collaboration with High Moon Studios on this project was ideal," said Mohammad Davoudian, president and CEO of Brain Zoo Studios. "From the beginning, they understood exactly what it was going to take to push the limits of what the industry has been used to seeing. Working together, we raised the bar in what the industry should expect to see more of in coming titles. Creating a visually captivating environment is a key element to drawing consumer interest for an upcoming title. We were able to accomplish that by working seamlessly in conjunction with High Moon."
"This trailer was an introduction to our studio's debut video game title, which we wanted to quickly establish as a flagship property," said Emmanuel Valdez, chief creative officer, High Moon Studios. "There is no better recognition for the hard work that went into it than a prestigious award like the Auroras. With 'Darkwatch' now on shelves, and as we pursue extending the property into other forms of
entertainment, we still find ourselves using this trailer to introduce the original universe we've created."
The debut title from High Moon Studios, "Darkwatch" is an immersive first-person shooter (FPS) video game that blends the Western and vampire-horror genres. Released by Capcom in North America on August 16th, the game has already established itself as a hit, receiving critical praise as a memorable entry into the FPS genre. "Darkwatch" is slated for release by Ubisoft Entertainment in Europe and Australia in fall 2005.
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