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REMEDY TO SHOW THEIR NEW GAME AT E3 2005
Remedy Entertainment Ltd, one of the leading developers of cinematic
action games, will unveil their new game at the world's largest game
show, the E3 expo (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, May
18-20 2005.
The game will be shown in a theater at ATI Technologies stand. "We're
taking the graphics to the next level, pushing the envelope on the
visuals and thus co-operation with ATI has been excellent." comments
Markus Maki, Remedy's Development Director.
After the completion of Max Payne 2, there has been a continuous, active
interest towards Remedy's next title from both the press and the gamers.
So far the developer has remained silent and kept a strict focus on the
pre-production of a new game franchise of their own design.
Petri Jarvilehto, Lead Game Designer, comments on the company's silence:
"Focus is important to us, we want to minimize distractions and to
concentrate on making the best possible game. We felt that now would be
the perfect time to give everyone a first look of what we've been up to.
Once we get back from E3 we will pull down the shades, close the doors
and get back to work."
Remedy is currently self-funding the new title. "For a small,
independent developer we are in a rare position of being able to
maintain our own vision of what a perfect game is about. We are
uncompromising and passionate about our work," says Jarvilehto, and
continues, "Our previous games have been successful, gamers have come to
expect a lot from us, so there is a lot of positive pressure as well. We
are thrilled to show what we have been up to since the Max Payne games."
The game is targeted for the next generation of consoles and PCs. The
release date has not been announced.
"Having worked with Remedy extensively in the past, we knew that the
development of their next title was focused on creating the ultimate
gaming experience," says Michael Smith worldwide developer relations
manager at ATI. "When we previewed the title at Game Developers
Conference, we were blown away by its advanced graphics technologies.
It's going to be one of the most talked about titles at this year's E3!"
About Remedy
Remedy Entertainment Ltd. is a privately held developer of cinematic
action games and franchises. Remedy is based in Espoo, Finland. Remedy
has developed the critically acclaimed and top selling Max Payne
franchise. "Max Payne" is a trademark of Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc.
Any press inquiries should be directed to press@remedygames.com
For more information on Remedy, see www.remedygames.com
About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture
of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An
industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics
processing unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering
leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac
desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital
television, game console and handheld device markets. With 2004 revenues
of approximately US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the
Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and
the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
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