Ubisoft is using the occasion of Comic-Con to release more details about the
upcoming Lost game, saying they will release a video this afternoon from the
upcoming television tie-in:
SAN FRANCISCO – JULY 26, 2007 – Today
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, in collaboration with
ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios, announced the Lost video game will be
shipping first quarter of 2008 for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC
CD-ROM. Based on the award-winning television series, the Lost video game will
allow players to experience an untold adventure of "Lost” in an immersive,
interactive world. The Lost video game is being developed by Ubisoft's Montreal
studio.
"Ubisoft is thrilled to be collaborating with ABC to develop this phenomenal
television series into an interactive experience,” said Helene Juguet, senior
director of marketing for Ubisoft. "Ubisoft has worked closely with ABC Studios
and the show's producers to create a compelling storyline that has the same
mystery, adventure and intensity fans of the show have come to expect from the
'Lost' brand.”
"We're very excited to be working with Ubisoft to develop a game that captures
the same surprise and intrigue as 'Lost,'” said Bruce Gersh, senior vice
president, business development, ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios. "The series
has such a loyal audience, and we're happy to bring fans an additional way to
interact and engage with their favorite characters.”
"The sense of adventure and suspense that we strive for in the show is also
captured in the Lost video game," said Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse,
executive producers of the 'Lost' television series. "Ubisoft has done a
fantastic job and come up with a game that is visually amazing and imaginative
both on its own and as an extension of the world of the show."
Ubisoft will unveil the first official video game trailer at the San Diego
Comic-Con International Thursday, July 26th at Lost's Season 4 panel from 5:00pm
– 6:00pm.
About the Game As a passenger of Oceanic flight 815, you survived the crash and
find yourself on an uncharted island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. As you
begin to unravel mysteries of the island, you begin to discover secrets of your
own. You will have to understand your past mistakes in order to survive and find
your way home… • Play as a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815: Confront your dark
past, seek your redemption, and ultimately find a way home. • Authentic 'Lost'
experience: Explore familiar locations, unravel mysteries, and interact with the
main characters from the show. • Survive the challenges that the island throws
at you: Solve puzzles, outsmart enemies, battle the smoke monster, and overcome
many other challenges to survive the island and come out alive.