We just heard of EA Partners teaming up with Hothead Game for an RPG game called DeathSpank. Now we have word that EA Partners has announced an exclusive publishing agreement with independent developer Klei Entertainment to bring provocative game Shank to the Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network and the PC. The game features a unique art style, and blends classic 2D side-scrolling action with a gripping and mature storyline.
“Our mission at EA Partners is to work with the best talent across the game industry, and we are thrilled to extend our expertise to the leading creative developers in downloadable indie games,” Jamil Moledina, Outreach Director, Business Development at EA Partners stated. “The team at Klei Entertainment is among the best in the world at developing fun and engaging titles for digital distribution platforms, and Shank is an amazing experience.”
“As an independent development studio, we always focus on creating great, authentic experiences for players. Working with EA Partners expands our distribution and allows us to bring Shank to a much wider audience,” Jamie Cheng, CEO of Klei Entertainment remarked. “They have been a fantastic partner and their understanding of the space is incredibly exciting.”
Shank is set in a modern-Western background and tells a story of classic betrayal. It features addictive action gameplay you would find in classic 2D side-scrollers. The game is due out this summer for Xbox Live Arcade, the PSN and the PC.