F.E.A.R Sequels Announced - briefly
(hx) 11:40 PM CET - Feb,21 2006
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GameSpot
reports that Monolith will release sequels to last year's horror
action game F.E.A.R., with plans for PC and console titles. The new games will
not bear the F.E.A.R. name however, as those rights are owned by Vivendi
Universal Games.
Today, Monolith announced it is continuing the story of F.E.A.R. on PCs and multiple next-generation consoles. However, due to Vivendi Universal Games owning the name F.E.A.R., the sequels from Monolith will carry a new, as-yet-unannounced title. The sequel's publisher has not yet been announced, nor has any release date.
Monolith is tailoring the sequel's content between the PC and console iterations. The practice of releasing IP on PCs first, then giving console versions a console-specific overhaul is becoming more and more common, as evidenced by Infinity Ward's Call of Duty franchise and Ubisoft's Far Cry franchise. Developers can use each platform's strengths and control schemes to deliver different experiences.
Ed.note: I'm glad to hear that Monolith firmly believes in the "PC first, port to consoles later" methodology. It works so much better for everyone in the long run.
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