Tales from Space: About a Blob
Monster-movie-inspired puzzle-platformer from new Toronto studio coming to the PlayStation Network later this year.
TORONTO, Ontario – June 11th 2010 – DrinkBox Studios has announced that its first original console title will be coming to the PlayStation ® 3 system via the PlayStation ® Network toward the end of the year.
Tales from Space: About a Blob is a game about an innocent little creature that grows and grows until it eats the whole world. In development since January of 2009, the game features a monster movie setting and theme, a retro-inspired art style and puzzle-focused platforming gameplay.
“Players will interact with the game environment using unique growth and absorption control mechanics, experiencing the world at vastly different scales as they progress. Both single-player and co-op play will be supported.” said Ryan MacLean, CEO of DrinkBox Studios. He continued: “We’re extremely excited to be releasing the game on the PlayStation ® 3 system.”
For more information about the game please visit the official Tales from Space: About a Blob blog at www.aboutablob.com.
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About DrinkBox Studios:
DrinkBox Studios is an independent Toronto-based video game development studio founded in 2008.
The company is made up of a group of game industry veterans who have worked on multiple console platforms at development studios including Pseudo Interactive, Silicon Knights and Rockstar Toronto.
DrinkBox develops game products (both licensed and original), and provides programming, art and design consulting services. The company strives for a high level of quality and innovation in everything it produces. DrinkBox is a licensed developer on all current generation game consoles.
DrinkBox Studios Contact:
Ryan MacLean, CEO DrinkBox Studios Inc. ryanm@drinkboxstudios.com 416-364-9089 www.drinkboxstudios.com