"Death Is No Excuse" Cinematic Trailer Premieres at ChinaJoy 2012
San Diego, CA - July 26, 2012 - Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) globally
premiered the "Death Is No Excuse" PlanetSide 2 cinematic trailer, produced by
Blur Studio, last night at China Joy 2012, Asia's top game expo, along with the
simultaneous worldwide debut of the trailer online. The CGI trailer for the
award-winning upcoming massively multiplayer online first-person shooter (MMOFPS),
PlanetSide 2, personifies the unprecedented online multiplayer gaming experience
in this reimagining of the ever-popular PlanetSide franchise where players
battle in massive environments alongside and against thousands of players for
empire control over the planet of Auraxis.
"The 'Death Is No Excuse' trailer brilliantly captures the intense action and
massive depth of gameplay in PlanetSide 2," said John Smedley, President, Sony
Online Entertainment. "As we near our External Beta phase -- one of the most
essential chapters involved in creating a successful, AAA-quality MMOFPS -- we
look forward to hearing players' reactions, feedback and comments so we can
continue to refine and polish PlanetSide 2."
"With any trailer we undertake at Blur, we strive to resonate with the audience
by crafting something they haven't seen before while also tying into the game's
core concept. PlanetSide 2 is a never-ending, grueling, grind-it-out-battle
fought by thousands. There is no reprieve from the chaos; no life without war.
It is a fate not even death can save you from," said Dave Wilson, Director, Blur
Studio. "This core of gameplay is what really inspired us to craft the cinematic
trailer in one continuous unrelenting ride through the chaos. We wanted the
journey to be exhausting, overwhelming and on a scale not familiar with
traditional first person shooters. We wanted gamers to get the feeling that out
there, on Auraxis, on that battlefield if you let your guard down, for even a
moment, you are screwed."
The all-new "Death Is No Excuse" CGI trailer can be viewed on the PlanetSide 2
YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/planetside2.
PlanetSide 2 is currently in a Pre-External Beta Technical Testing phase and
will be available as Free-To-Play. Your Way. on PC systems via digital download
later this year. Optional content will be available for purchase in the
marketplace.
Players can sign up for Beta access at:
http://www.PlanetSide2.com.
Players also can follow us on their favorite social media platforms:
http://www.facebook.com/PlanetSide2
http://www.twitter.com/Planetside2
http://www.youtube.com/Planetside2
PlanetSide 2 is not yet rated and may contain content inappropriate for
children. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating
information.
About PlanetSide 2
PlanetSide 2 takes all the groundbreaking features from the original game -
massive multiplayer battles, distinct empires to rally around, and enormous
continents where intense ground and air combat unfold - and adds features that
modern gamers have come to expect of the FPS and MMO genres. With advanced
technology, years of gamer feedback, and a new SOE proprietary MMO game engine
called ForgeLight, PlanetSide 2 offers a truly competitive and visceral FPS
experience with massive warfare, massive customization and massive community.
Across the continents of Auraxis, thousands of players will come together in
enormous battles to win control of critical territories and key resources for
their empire. With an extensive skill tree and free-form class-based system,
players will be able to customize their soldier, weapons and vehicles to match
their play-style, as well as the needs of their squad, outfit or empire. Battles
can last for days or weeks, so players will need to build alliances and
specialized combat outfits to take on long-term strategic and tactical
initiatives. With aircraft and ground vehicles, as well as infantry combat, the
battles will be larger and more intense than ever before.
About SOE
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in
massively multiplayer online games. Best known for its blockbuster hits and
franchises, including EverQuest, EverQuest II, Champions of Norrath, PlanetSide,
Free Realms, Clone Wars Adventures, and DC Universe Online, SOE creates,
develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of
platforms. SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of
online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for
audiences of all ages. To learn more, visit
http://www.soe.com.
About Blur Studio
Since 1995, Blur Studio has been creating award-winning visual effects,
animation and design, applying its creative skills across various mediums. Blur
Studio produces 3D character animation, motion design and visual effects for
feature films and television, game cinematics & trailers, large format films,
location-based entertainment, commercials and integrated media.
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