Insomniac's first multiplatform game, Fuse, is out in just a few weeks. When it hits on May 28, the company will be setting foot into uncharted territory, launching a new property on multiple consoles, and right on the cusp of a new console generation at that. CEO Ted Price recently talked to Shacknews about the game's very public makeover, the cooperative focus, and its future plans for multiplatform development.

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The Fuse demo is out today on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network, and Insomniac has released a new trailer to mark the occasion. It features the Overstrike 9 team interspersed with some story details and action shots.

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Considering Fuse is the first multiplatform release from Ratchet & Clank creator Insomniac Games, one might expect a little more buzz (that's an industry term) around the shooter. Perhaps we're a little tired of third-person cover-based shooters. But gamebees (likewise) can often be attracted with demoflowers, so publisher EA plans to plant a few (release a demo) next Tuesday.

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Fuse is right around the corner, which means it's time to start the promotions in earnest. The latest trailer for the game gives some screen time to Fable, the game's chief antagonist. He intends to use the alien element for his own purposes, so naturally the heroes have to stop him.

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After almost a decade of Sony-exclusive releases on consoles, Resistance and Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac will launch its very first multiplatform game, Fuse, on May 28. That's the date announced over the weekend by publisher EA. The super-powered shooter, which boasts four-player co-op, is coming to both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Fuse, Insomniac Games' first multiplatform game, has been delayed. EA CEO John Riccitiello explained that the upcoming multiplayer shooter will no longer land in March as expected. Instead, the title has been pushed to Q1, which runs from April to June.

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We had an inkling that Fuse would be a cooperative shooter with a bit of a chaotic bent, but it was hard to really figure what that would entail. It's certainly come a long way since 2011, when it was announced at EA's E3 press briefing almost as an afterthought.

Known then as Overstrike, Insomniac's third-person shooter seemed to be trying to channel something like Team Fortress with its slightly cartoony look and sense of humor; details were sparse though, and the game was overshadowed by higher-profile EA shooters like Battlefield 3. After its debut, Overstrike dropped out of sight, and didn't reemerge for more than a year.

As it turns out, Fuse's multiplayer at least amounts to something like a greatly expanded horde mode with persistent characters. It brings with it some nice options and mission types, as well as the potential for some interesting strategy. It has promise, especially if Insomniac is able to keep up with a steady diet of fancy weapons and explosions.

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Insomniac's Fuse, previously known as Overstrike, has spilled the pre-order bonus details in preparation for its March 2013 launch. Those who plunk down a bit of early funding will get a head-start in the multiplayer game, including armor and weapon skins, and bonus weapon damage.

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So, you know that Fuse is a renamed Overstrike, the first multiplatform game from Insomniac, and some sort of sci-fi squad-based shooter thing, but what else? For those who are a little hazy on the concept, or simply fancy seeing men get shot, a new trailer is packed with eighteen minutes of information, explanation, and gameplay action.

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The big and somewhat overblown reveal that Insomniac's first multiplatform game Overstrike is now renamed Fuse should've been accompanied by a trailer, but a mysterious legal rights issue kept publisher EA from releasing it on schedule. With that resolved, the trailer's now out for your viewing pleasure, with snippets of in-game footage showing off your squad's flashy tech powers.

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Insomniac has a proud history of outrageous weaponry. The creators of Ratchet & Clank and Resistance now bring their tradition of hard-hitting arsenals to multiple platforms with Fuse, formerly known as Overstrike. This four-player squad-based shooter will emphasize team-based combat, bringing killer new weaponry and stealth elements to a new mature setting.

The story of the game's campaign is that an unstable alien substance was discovered by the U.S. government and kept under wraps for decades. The substance is called the titular "fuse" and it becomes lethal when bonded to any earthly substance. In a bid to weaponize it, scientists have scrambled to stabilize fuse through intense testing. The source of the substance has been stolen by a rogue paramilitary group, so it's up to four mercenaries with no government ties to recover the lost fuse.

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Insomniac's Overstrike has reportedly been renamed and retooled, with a fresh debut impending in just over a week. Company co-founder Ted Price announced a project named "Fuse" at his PAX 2012 keynote address, and one source pegs that name with the project revealed last year at E3.

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We already knew that Insomniac is taking a step back from the Resistance franchise. With Resistance 3 in the can and the studio setting sights on its multiplatform project Overstrike, the studio seemed ready to move on. Now CEO Ted Price has confirmed it with a statement that leaves no room for misunderstanding.

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At EA's press briefing today, the company revealed it will be publishing Insomniac's multi-platform debut, Overstrike. The four-player co-op action game follows an elite team called Overstrike 9 as they set out to stop a group of global terrorists. The team -- consisting of an ex-mercenary, a thief, a scientist, and a detective -- uses gadgetry that gives Insomniac a chance to play with its signature style of inventive weapons. It will be coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

"Overstrike presents a unique blend of features that have long been a part of the Insomniac DNA: high powered gadgets, action-heavy gameplay, memorable characters in a deep and mysterious universe, and of course a touch of humor," said CEO Ted Price. "And since this is our first multiplatform game, we're especially excited to introduce ourselves to a new audience - one which may not have experienced our previous games." Read more »