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CARY, N.C., June 24, 2010 - Epic Games, Inc. announced today that Konami
Digital Entertainment, Inc. has licensed its Unreal Engine 3 for "Saw II:
The Game," an upcoming third-person survivor horror sequel developed by
Zombie Studios for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.Based on the fictional universe of the "Saw" movie series,
"Saw II" takes place between the first two films and introduces
a new twist on Jigsaw's sinister traps and puzzles in the most intense
look
into the "Saw" universe ever. "Saw II" features a new combat system,
clever ways to fight off enemies using the environment, and highly
realistic
graphics powered by the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology. "Licensing Unreal Engine 3 was an easy decision for us," said Careen Yapp,
vice president of acquisitions and franchise development at Konami.
"The engine's new and improved features, time-saving tools and exceptional
support system make it the best choice for the 'Saw' property.""I've used other game engines, I've written my own, I've used middleware
and
I've shipped sequels for franchises using other studios' tech set, and I
prefer Unreal Engine 3 over all of them," said Mark Long, chief executive
officer of Zombie Studios. "The quickest way to reduce risk is to use a
known, proven toolset. With Unreal Engine 3, I can promise publishers
what
I can deliver, and I deliver on time. Every time.""Saw II" will be Zombie Studios' ninth title and fourth franchise shipped
with the Unreal Engine."It's always rewarding to support repeat customers with our engine
technology," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. "Konami is a
fantastic publisher, and Zombie has great success shipping Unreal-powered
games, so we're eager to see how the new 'Saw' game unfolds.""Saw II: The Game" is scheduled to be released globally in fall 2010 to
coincide with the release of the film, "Saw VII." To download "Saw II:
The Game" screenshots, the logo or trailer, visit
http://www.konami.com/GamersNight/.
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