26 Dec, 2009
Every now and then there comes along a new IP that makes me stop and stare. It’s not always a good thing – sometimes I stare because it’s a trainwreck of an idea – and to be honest, I’m still not entirely sure what to make of Wet developers Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M)’s latest offering, Naughty Bear. Do you?
Naughty Bear is being sold as a “cheeky action video game featuring a unique blend of comic mischief and astonishingly bad behaviour.” The reason for this bad behaviour? Teddy wasn’t invited to a birthday party. I know what you’re thinking and I agree – if that isn’t a reason to go on a blood-thirsty rampage, what is?
“Players tired of the same old shoot-‘em-up, recycled gameplay are going to get what’s coming to them in Naughty Bear,” said 505 Games US President, Adam Kline. “The all-new scare-based points system introduces a whole new element of fun in Naughty Bear as players win the most rewards for being deviant and maniacal.”
Naughty Bear is set for release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2010. More details as we have them. In the meantime, you can check out the press release in full:
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom – Dec. 9, 2009 – 505 Games and developer Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M) today unveiled Naughty Bear , a cheeky action video game featuring a unique blend of comic mischief and astonishingly bad behaviour. Set to release in 2010 for the Xbox 360™ and PlayStation®3 platforms, players will take on the role of Naughty Bear, a bear driven to seek vengeance after the other bears don’t invite him to the big birthday party. Scorned for the last time, Naughty Bear becomes hell bent on manipulating and terrorizing the blissful bears inhabiting the Island of Perfection.
“Players tired of the same old shoot-‘em-up, recycled gameplay are going to get what’s coming to them in Naughty Bear,” said Adam Kline, president, 505 Games U.S. “The all-new scare-based points system introduces a whole new element of fun in Naughty Bear as players win the most rewards for being deviant and maniacal.”
As Naughty Bear, players will wreak havoc on every stuffing-filled foe that crosses their path. Featuring an array of weapons, objects and scare tactics, gamers strive to earn Naughty Points as they inflict physical and psychological harm on Naughty Bear’s enemies. This all-new scare-based points system means players will win the most rewards for being deviant and maniacal. The variety allows for a completely new experience every time players pick up a controller and the ill-fated bears become more difficult to harass and terrorize as the game progresses. Naughty Bear features more than 30 levels to unlock, with unique characteristics and weaponry encountered at every stage. Gamers can search the game world and collect all the hidden party items locked away by the other bears.
“ Naughty Bear is sure to become a favorite guilty indulgence as players take on the classic role of a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” said David Osborne, creative director at Artificial Mind and Movement.
Players will be able to cause chaos and calamity in Naughty Bear for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms in 2010.
About 505 Games
505 Games, headquartered in Milton Keynes, is dedicated to the publishing and international distribution of full price, mid-range and budget computer and videogames in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) markets and Australia. The current portfolio includes the best selling games Cooking Mama, ArmA: Armed Assault, Bust-a-Move and Armored Core and covers all gaming platforms, including next generation consoles like Sony PlayStation® 3, Nintendo Wii™ and Microsoft Xbox 360™. For More information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.co.uk
About Artificial Mind & Movement
Based in Montreal, Quebec, Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) is Canada’s best independent game developer, employing 500 talented people in Montreal, Quebec and Santiago, Chile. Since 1992, the company has developed 120 titles across every game platform, including its highly-stylized third person shooter WET™. Our studios work with the industry’s top publishers and licensors, including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Disney, Electronic Arts, Fox, Konami, LucasArts, Viacom and Warner. Artificial Mind & Movement is committed to producing unparalleled game experiences with original or licensed Intellectual Properties. From 2006 to 2008, the company has ranked simultaneously amongst the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and also as Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies™.
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Haha, this sounds interesting…. It could work out ok, but I’m not too sure. It sounds like it’s basically going to be a whole game of the Multiplayer from Conkers Bad Fur Day….
Oo, this looks interesting. I’m actually really afraid of stuffed animals coming to life, especially dolls (but who isn’t?).
This sounds like a game that will probably end up being hilarious, but I can’t really see myself purchasing it. With game prices being US $59.99 and whatnot, I’m pretty much only buying RPGs.
Sounds like something I’m sure I’d get a laugh out of, though. I might watch YouTube videos if anyone posts any.
That sounds like one bizarre game, and not in the good way either. I guess we’ll just have to wait, watch, and see.