DEFCON for September

[Liquidize105]

I just got word from Introversion Software: DEFCON is t-minus 2 months from global thermonuclear detonation.

The much talked about indie/professional game company plans to release its long-awaited 3rd game in 5 years this September. Following in the footsteps of Uplink and Darwinia is DEFCON (http://introversion.co.uk/defcon/index.html), the alternate reality "swan song" to the Cold War era.

Click here (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=349461#post349461) for the press release.

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[Liquidize105]

INTROVERSION SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES DEFCON SEPTEMBER RELEASE


July 17, 2006: London

Introversion, the award-winning* maverick developer of the hit PC game - Darwinia - will be releasing its eagerly-awaited third title DEFCON in September 2006.

DEFCON is an online, competitive, multiplayer strategy game based around the theme of global thermonuclear war. The game, inspired by the 1983 cult-classic Wargames, superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion surrounding the Cold War era. The player assumes the role of a General hidden deep within an underground bunker, his mission being to successfully exterminate the enemy’s civilian population whilst simultaneously disabling the enemy’s ability to retaliate. Desperate attempts must be made to form fast, tactical alliances - alliances that may at any moment break-down to become treacherous and very deadly betrayals.

DEFCON is proof once again that the creation of exciting, unique games does not rely on years and years of development, nor a 100 strong dev team. With the release of DEFCON, Introversion continues to demonstrate that indie developers are at the forefront of exciting, innovative gaming experiences,” says Tom Arundel of Introversion Software.


About Introversion Software

Heralded as ‘the last of the bedroom programmers’, Introversion Software is a UK based independent games developer and publisher founded in 2001 by three university students. Starting out with a just £600, no advertising budget, and relying solely on the power of word-of-mouth, Introversion Software went on to produce the highly acclaimed, genre-defining, cult hacking sim, Uplink. Three years later, Introversion released Darwinia – a highly innovative retro action game combining an innovative mix of RTS Gameplay and Arcade Action with spectacular graphics and iconic references to the halcyon days of gaming. Like Uplink it proved a massive hit with the press, and in March 2006 Darwinia was awarded three awards at the Independent Games Festival. For more information on all of Introversion’s projects please visit www.introversion.co.uk.

[bKangy]

Oh my god, yes! One of my most anticipated games is finally gonna be here :D

[YoungAlCapone]

I have really been looking foward to this game since it was announced, cannot wait to finally play it.

[Returner]

w00t me want nukes

[Neosho]

Hell yeah. I can't wait for this to come out.

[Skytram]

Wooty wootles.

[Draft]

Looks cool.

[Slack3r78]

Introversion has yet to do me wrong. Darwinia was one of the best games of 2005, and this looks to be keeping up the trend.

[Wyrm]

Darwinia was great, I doubt this will dissapoint.

[Spigot]

Uplink, Darwinia, now Defcon. Bring on the nukes, my nerdy buddies!

I <3 Introversion :)

[CrashCart]

Yes, don't forget Uplink. Great game. I've been looking forward to this one for a while. I check their forums every so often to see if a release date had been announced. In fact, I just checked a couple of days ago. I guess I just missed it. September can't come soon enough.

[anakin876]

hmmm - I think I signed a NDA - I think people will find this to be interesting though.

[kabutor]

Are we gonna be able to buy it trhough Steam at day 1?

That will be great.

[Spigot]

Are we gonna be able to buy it trhough Steam at day 1?

That will be great.
Aye. It'd be even better if it were released on Steam several months prior to the retail release.

It's much easier to sneak games into the house when you don't have to actually leave the house to do so.