Today, Activision announced "Arena-Based Fighting Game, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style." Activision has pointed out that Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style marks the first time that an original video game property has been designed specifically for a rap group. I think this a great idea, and I just hope it turns out good. Wu Tang fans will love the game, especially after finding out that it will contain three exclusive never-before-heard music tracks.
Wu-Tang is on the leading edge of a hip-hop phenomenon that is influencing youth culture around the world. Wu-Tang has developed a highly evolved martial arts mythology that incorporates the unique personalities of the band members. In addition, Wu-Tang's diverse hip-hop audience lines up with the core PlayStation audience of 12 to 25-year olds."
This title is slated for a fall release. We will keep you updated with any further details on Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style as they are released.
Press Release Clippings:
Inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan's affinity for Kung-Fu films, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style is an adrenaline-pumping, arena-based fighting game that allows players to assume the role of one of the nine Wu-Tang Clan members, including RZA, Method Man and Ol' Dirty Bastard. The game's action-packed story line challenges players to master the art of fighting as they attack, block and counter attack menacing enemies in 10 realistic urban and ancient arenas modeled after New York and China.
Wu-Tang's Shaolin martial arts philosophy is incorporated in the game's story mode which features 36 chambers that correspond to the 36 death points found on the human body. Players must attain each chamber in order to unlock secret doors and gain additional special moves.
One of the first fighting games to offer a two- to four-person multi-player mode, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style gives gamers the option to team with or against each other for quick, supercharged battles. The title also includes a practice mode in order for players to learn their character's unique moves.
