SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Motiga Inc.
announced today it has partnered with Microsoft to publish its
competitive action game, Gigantic, on Windows 10 and Xbox
One later this year.
Gigantic, where teams of five players fight fantasy
battles alongside a five-story-tall guardian monster, will be a
launch title for Microsoft's release of Windows 10 and release
simultaneously (or nearly so) on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and
entertainment system.
The game is free to play* on Xbox One with Xbox Live Gold and
Windows 10 PC and is currently undergoing alpha testing.
"It's gratifying to see our partners at Microsoft express the
same enthusiasm for Gigantic that Motiga and our community
have felt all along," said Motiga CEO Chris
Chung. "The game itself made this collaboration happen, and
we can't wait to get Gigantic in as many gamers' hands as
possible."
With the partnership, Motiga gains access to Microsoft's
resources and expertise, including testing/QA infrastructure for
both platforms. Furthermore, Gigantic will be available to
more gamers in more languages, with more servers hosting the game
on Windows 10 and Xbox One.
"We're thrilled to partner with Motiga to bring Gigantic
to Windows 10 and Xbox One," said head of Xbox Phil Spencer. "We're
always looking for ways to bring new, innovative experiences to
gamers, and Gigantic being one of the rare games that appeal
to fans across multiple genres is a great example of that."
In early tests, Gigantic has appealed to gamers across
genre boundaries, with elements that are recognizable to fans of
first-person shooters, action roleplaying games, and multiplayer
online battle arenas (MOBAs).
"The game offers a variety of heroes that map to your natural
play style and gives you opportunities no matter what your gaming
background," said Motiga VP of Product Development James Phinney,
the lead designer for iconic games StarCraft and the
Guild Wars franchise. "With Gigantic, we've worked to
create a game that feels fluid and natural to play, while
delivering an entirely new competitive experience."
Development of the game itself continues apace, with new
features rolled out to testers monthly.
About Gigantic
Gigantic is a team-based
competitive action game with an epic objective: your team of five
heroes, along with a massive guardian monster, clashes against an
enemy team and the guardian that protects them. A mix of action and
strategy, Gigantic brings a world of wonder, awe, and danger
to life. An introductory video is available here.
About Motiga
Motiga is an independent game studio
based in Bellevue, Wash., that has
been working on Gigantic since 2012. Composed of more than
80 game developers, Motiga is dedicated to enabling passionate
teams create magical game experiences and do its part in helping
the industry move forward.
We are currently taking appointments for Gigantic at PAX
East in Boston. For more
information, a press kit, or other assets, contact Troy Hewitt at press@motiga.com.
*Xbox Live Gold membership sold separately.
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SOURCE Motiga Inc.