Explodemon!

LONDON, ENGLAND – Hold on to your hairpieces, because retro-inspired action platforming masterpiece Explodemon will be exploding onto the PlayStation store on February 8 ^th (SCEA territories) and February 9 ^th (SCEE territories).

Not only that, but it’ll be available at the amazingly value-tastic price of US$9.99, 9.99 Euros and, for our fellow UK compatriots, £7.99.

Featuring 12 gigantic levels - each stuffed with secret rooms, puzzles and collectibles galore - and well over eight hours of gameplay, Explodemon is a perfect post-Christmas treat without any of the wallet-guilt. Which is, like, totally a thing that science says is real.

If you don’t know about it already – and, if so, consider yourself chastised – Explodemon is a high-octane explosive action platformer for PlayStation 3, distributed exclusively through the PlayStation Store.

Influenced by classic Japanese games from the golden era of the SNES, players use Explodemon’s self-destructive nature to combat enemies and fly through the air, all the while solving a huge variety of physics-based puzzles (and, naturally, causing incalculable collateral damage).

When the peaceful planet of Nibia is attacked by the malicious Vortex forces, the fate of the star system is thrust into the one pair of hands it shouldn’t be: the malfunctioning Guardian robot Explodemon. His comic quest to repel the onslaught and restore peace will take him across three distinct planets over twelve levels, with new abilities and gameplay mechanics introduced throughout.

Explodemon is rated E by the ESRB, 7+ by PEGI (6+ in Portugal), 12 in Germany and G in Australia/New Zealand.

Make sure to follow Curve Studios on Twitter - @curvestudios, natch– for the latest up-to-the-minute information and competitions to win free copies. Also, don’t forget that wallpapers and avatars are available on the PlayStation Store now!

NOTE TO EDITORS

Pre-release review copies of Explodemon are now available for those with debug PS3s – if you have previously requested a review copy, please e-mail us on the address below to let us know whether you require a European or US build.

Post-release voucher codes will be available for journalists without debug PS3s, but may be limited in supply. If you would like a voucher code, please e-mail us on the address below letting us know which PlayStation Store region you are a part of.

ABOUT CURVE STUDIOS

Curve Studios is an independent game developer based in the lovely London district of Islington. The company has worked with partners as diverse as Sony, Codemasters, and Sumo Digital on platforms including Wii, Xbox 360, PSP and PS3. Its recent collaboration with Nintendo, Fluidity (Hydroventure in EU) is out now on WiiWare. Curve’s first self-published title, Explodemon!, will be released February 8 ^th & 9 ^th 2011. For more information, visit http://www.curve-studios.com.

CONTACT

Press Enquiries

Ed Fear

PR Manager, Curve Studios

pr@curve-studios.com

+44 (0) 207 288 0066