Stompy Bot Productions to produce new Heavy Gear(R) video game
SAINT JOHN, NB, Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Stompy Bot Productions, Inc. (http://www.stompybot.com) and Dream Pod 9, Inc. (http://www.dp9.com) have announced the exclusive licensing of Dream Pod 9's Heavy Gear®
franchise for PC, mobile and console 3D gaming to Stompy Bot
Productions.
The Heavy Gear® franchise has released dozens of sourcebooks detailing
the settings, people, and machines of the Heavy Gear® universe. The
first Heavy Gear® computer game, titled Heavy Gear®, saw light in 1997
and its sequel, Heavy Gear® II, was released in 1999. An animated
series was also aired in 2001. The Heavy Gear® game line includes an
innovative mix of RPG/wargame books, card games, miniatures and other
products.
"We're very excited to bring Heavy Gear® back to the current generation
of gaming fans," said James Taylor, President of Stompy Bot
Productions. Robert Dubois, President of Dream Pod 9, said "Dream Pod 9
looks forward to working closely with Stompy Bot Productions in
developing the next incarnation of Heavy Gear's 3D video game. Stompy
Bot has the drive and talent to bring the world of Heavy Gear® to life
for all of our fans and a whole new generation of gamers."
About Dream Pod 9, Inc.
Dream Pod 9 (also known as DP9) is a Montreal-based Canadian game
publisher. In addition to games, they have been known to work on
special projects, creating worlds and stories to order for a variety of
clients.
About Stompy Bot Productions, Inc.
Stompy Bot Productions is a Saint John-based Canadian digital
producer-publisher, specializing in publishing, marketing, and
distribution of digital games and media online.
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