Brash Entertainment and Game Republic Working Together
Almost like the thunder dome: two companies step in, only walks steps out.
Published: March 13, 2008
Brash Entertainment, makers of such quality, AAA software like Alvin and the Chipmunks and the universally praised Jumper: Griffin's Story, is teaming up with another company to make more games that are sure to put giants like EA, Sony, and Nintendo out on the street because of bankruptcy. Game Republic, Inc., a company formed in 2003 by Yoshiki Okamoto, who has worked on franchises like Street Fighter II, Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and Onimusha, is taking its own life into its hands with a game collaboration involving Brash Entertainment.
The game is not yet known, but Brash, with CEO and co-founder Mitch Davis leading the charge, is quick to talk about the deal:
"As a gamer, I am extremely excited to work with Okamoto-san, who has produced some of my favorite games," said Davis. "The Brash business gives us the luxury to match the best Hollywood IP with the skills of the most talented independent game developers; our partnership with a strong studio such as Game Republic, Inc. is an excellent example of that."
Okamoto-san was part of some great franchises, yes, but it remains to be seen whether Game Republic, Inc. can pull Brash's name out of the proverbial dirt. But the man seems to have some vision, as he points out in a statement concerning the deal:
"One of my goals with games is to do something revolutionary with something that has been never been seen before. The opportunity to re-imagine a fictional world provided by a compelling Hollywood IP using the interactive medium of games is very exciting to me," said Okamoto. "In collaborating with Brash, we were introduced to a very compelling fictional world and given the freedom to expand it through the game. We are working directly with the creative talent from the film, and feel that the close collaboration will result in an amazing game play experience that immerses the player in an incredible fantasy world."
We have faith, Okamoto-san. Let's see what you can do for licensed software.
The collaborated game will see release in 2010.
The game is not yet known, but Brash, with CEO and co-founder Mitch Davis leading the charge, is quick to talk about the deal:
"As a gamer, I am extremely excited to work with Okamoto-san, who has produced some of my favorite games," said Davis. "The Brash business gives us the luxury to match the best Hollywood IP with the skills of the most talented independent game developers; our partnership with a strong studio such as Game Republic, Inc. is an excellent example of that."
Okamoto-san was part of some great franchises, yes, but it remains to be seen whether Game Republic, Inc. can pull Brash's name out of the proverbial dirt. But the man seems to have some vision, as he points out in a statement concerning the deal:
"One of my goals with games is to do something revolutionary with something that has been never been seen before. The opportunity to re-imagine a fictional world provided by a compelling Hollywood IP using the interactive medium of games is very exciting to me," said Okamoto. "In collaborating with Brash, we were introduced to a very compelling fictional world and given the freedom to expand it through the game. We are working directly with the creative talent from the film, and feel that the close collaboration will result in an amazing game play experience that immerses the player in an incredible fantasy world."
We have faith, Okamoto-san. Let's see what you can do for licensed software.
The collaborated game will see release in 2010.