The Force is Strong At Hotgen Studios
Lightsabres at the ready - Star Wars is back.
Croydon-based video game developer HotGen Studios, has completed work on the eagerly anticipated Game Boy Color version of Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures for Lucas Arts Entertainment Company and THQ.Inc.
HotGen Studios' is regarded as one of the leaders in the UK game design and the completion of the Obi-Wan's Adventures continues the firm's expansion as a global development force. Based on the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Obi-Wan's Adventures is an exciting mix of arcade and fighting elements, with players guiding the Jedi Padawan through a sucession of levels seen in the film. Controlling Obi-Wan, players engage recognisable adversaries - including Darth Maul - in running lightsaber battles, while Obi-Wan's mastery of the Force is used to seemingly impassable obtacles.
The game has been developed in close conjunction with Lucas Arts and is just one of many top-level titles set to emerge from the Croydon team. 'Obi-Wan's Adventures is an excellent game and, an exciting step forward for HotGen,' commented managing director Fergus McGoven. 'It was good to work with the strong possibilities afforded by the Star Wars universe and to work closely with a talented crew such as LucasArts, the benefits of which we feel is reflected in a very entertaining game.'
'HotGen Studios has produced a game that will be enjoyed by fans of Star Wars: Episode I,' commented Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts Entertainment Company. 'HotGen has done a great job making Obi-Wan come alive on Game Boy.'
HotGen is now busy on a wide range of high profile titles across every conceivable interactive entertainment format. The firm is developing titles for PlayStation 1 and 2, Microsoft's X-Box, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and PC and is also a leader in the field of online and digital entertainment for mobile and idTV technologies.
Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures is released for Game Boy Color by THQ/Lucasarts Entertainment Company.
HotGen Studios' is regarded as one of the leaders in the UK game design and the completion of the Obi-Wan's Adventures continues the firm's expansion as a global development force. Based on the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Obi-Wan's Adventures is an exciting mix of arcade and fighting elements, with players guiding the Jedi Padawan through a sucession of levels seen in the film. Controlling Obi-Wan, players engage recognisable adversaries - including Darth Maul - in running lightsaber battles, while Obi-Wan's mastery of the Force is used to seemingly impassable obtacles.
The game has been developed in close conjunction with Lucas Arts and is just one of many top-level titles set to emerge from the Croydon team. 'Obi-Wan's Adventures is an excellent game and, an exciting step forward for HotGen,' commented managing director Fergus McGoven. 'It was good to work with the strong possibilities afforded by the Star Wars universe and to work closely with a talented crew such as LucasArts, the benefits of which we feel is reflected in a very entertaining game.'
'HotGen Studios has produced a game that will be enjoyed by fans of Star Wars: Episode I,' commented Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts Entertainment Company. 'HotGen has done a great job making Obi-Wan come alive on Game Boy.'
HotGen is now busy on a wide range of high profile titles across every conceivable interactive entertainment format. The firm is developing titles for PlayStation 1 and 2, Microsoft's X-Box, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and PC and is also a leader in the field of online and digital entertainment for mobile and idTV technologies.
Star Wars: Obi-Wan's Adventures is released for Game Boy Color by THQ/Lucasarts Entertainment Company.
Companies:
HotGen LucasArts THQ
People: Fergus McGovern Simon Jeffery
Games: Star Wars: Obi Wan’s Adventures
People: Fergus McGovern Simon Jeffery
Games: Star Wars: Obi Wan’s Adventures