Battle vs Chess Announced

A Battle vs Chess Website is now online as home to this upcoming game that combines the classic turn-based strategy of chess with the animations and graphics of a modern video game. The game is being developed by Zuxxez Entertainment to be published by TopWare Interactive on multiple platforms in May of this year. They tout the game's fidelity to real chess, saying it uses "ChessBase’s world renowned Fritz! chess algorithm software, widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated chess engines in the world," adding, "even the most experienced chess experts will be presented with a daunting challenge." It sounds like there is also a decidedly non-chess aspect to this all, as they state: "All these features paired with an atmospheric soundtrack, several distinct game board environments, special game modes, and a plethora of unlockable bonuses guarantee players long lasting fun with the timeless game of kings!"
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I remember playing Battle Chess back in like 7th grade in the "computer lab," instead of doing what we were supposed to be doing. Ah, good times.
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Man, I played Battle Chess loads when I was younger. It was always great to see some of the rarer animations. Any game that can bring a bit more life to chess is fine by me, as I've been waiting for a chess game with decent graphics for a while.
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Mar 13, 2010, 17:19
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Midnight wrote on Mar 13, 2010, 17:10:
DangerDog wrote on Mar 13, 2010, 16:42:
The original Battlechess was fun to watch the animations a few times, then it got old pretty quick.
Indeed, I was so preoccupied with the battle animations that I was happy to let the AI wipe the floor with me so I could see what happens when a pawn defeats a Queen.

Preferred Battlechess II to be honest, Xiangqi FTW. Oh, and the music by Maniacs Of Noise was awesome. Damn, now I want to hear that music again.

BRB, XMplay running.
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DangerDog wrote on Mar 13, 2010, 16:42:
The original Battlechess was fun to watch the animations a few times, then it got old pretty quick.
Indeed, I was so preoccupied with the battle animations that I was happy to let the AI wipe the floor with me so I could see what happens when a pawn defeats a Queen.
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The original Battlechess was fun to watch the animations a few times, then it got old pretty quick.
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Mar 13, 2010, 16:40
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The images on the website appear to have XBOX live portaits ... i'm guessing that this will be released on Live?
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Mar 13, 2010, 15:43
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Fuzzmatang wrote on Mar 13, 2010, 15:02:
Archon?

Yes, please!

(I still have the original, complete with white floppy disk and packaging. Too bad I don't have any 5.25" drives, anymore!)

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Mar 13, 2010, 15:40
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Yakumo wrote on Mar 13, 2010, 15:25:
But how does interplay feel about this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Chess

First thought that crossed my mind, loved playing Battlechess 1 and 2 on the Amiga.
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Mar 13, 2010, 15:25
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Mar 13, 2010, 15:25
 
The stills look nice, the animation will hopefully be nice.

But how does interplay feel about this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Chess
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Archon?
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