Lost Planet cleans up at Leipzig

by: Chuck - posted: 9/12/2006 7:06:00 PM

It looks like people at Leipzig liked Lost Planet: Extreme Condition quite a bit as they elected the game as the Best Xbox 360 Game at the show.  I can't say I disagree too much as I still fire up the demo they released at E3 this year.  Gamers will get to find out what the fuss is about when the game is released in January of 2007.

Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition Awarded Best Xbox 360 Game at Leipzig Games Convention

 

SUNNYVALE, Calif ¾ Sept 12, 2006 — Capcom^®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that its epic sci-fi action shooter exclusive for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, has again received top honors when it was recently awarded Best Xbox 360 Game at this year’s Leipzig Games Convention held on August 24-27.  Voted upon by a panel of distinguished judges consisting of influential journalists, Lost Planet surpassed the other nominations with the enormous interest generated by the debut of its multiplayer modes at the show.

 

Leipzig Games Convention was chosen by Capcom as the perfect venue to debut Lost Planet’s multiplayer mode and many gamers from across Germany eagerly waited to experience the intense and frenetic combat the game has to offer. 

 

 “With more than 180,000 people in attendance, the Leipzig Games Convention provided a great opportunity for gamers to experience Lost Planet’s gripping single player campaign and multiplayer modes,” Charles Bellfield, vice president, marketing, Capcom Entertainment, Inc.  “We are extremely pleased to have won the Best Xbox 360 Game award as it is a testament to its unrivalled gameplay experience.”

 

In Lost Planet, human snow pirates navigate VS (Vital Suits) through unforgiving arctic environments, fighting against the indigenous Akrid creatures for the precious thermal energy they need to survive.  For one such pilot named Wayne, death almost seemed imminent until he was fortunately rescued.  However, he can only remember a few fragments of his past including the slaying of his father by these enigmatic menaces.  Yet under the shroud of ice, a devious plot has been set into motion by the Neo Venus Construction Corporation (NEVEC). What really happened to Wayne and how will his destiny become intertwined with NEVEC’s plans?  Encounter valuable allies and dangerous enemies on Wayne’s search for the truth when Lost Planet is released in January 2007.

 

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment.  The company develops its products for all popular game systems, PC and wireless devices.  Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Onimusha and the newly released Dead Rising. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong.  More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the company’s web site at www.capcom.com.