Whore of the Orient
| Whore of the Orient | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Team Bondi |
| Publisher(s) | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
| Release date(s) |
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| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Whore of the Orient is an upcoming action-adventure video game for the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One being developed by Team Bondi, due for a tentative 2015 release.[1]
Setting
Set in the year of 1936, the game is centered around the corrupt city of Shanghai in the hands of Western powers, filled with mob crime and political troubles. The Kuomintang ruthlessly puts down labor movements in an effort to suppress communism, whilst the International Police Force attempt to keep the peace.[2][3]
Development
Following the release of Team Bondi's 2011 video game L.A. Noire, the company was in talks with other studios to work with, like they had previously done with Rockstar Games.[4] It was reported that no companies actually wanted to work with Team Bondi, due to previous claims that their work ethic was unhealthy.[5] However, it was later stated that Kennedy Miller Mitchell bought out Team Bondi, and that they're working together on Whore of the Orient.[6]
Various people involved in the development of the project suggest that the game will be a narrative action adventure title that is similar to Team Bondi's earlier title, L.A. Noire. It is suggested that the proprietary facial MotionScan technology used in L.A. Noire will be reused in the new game project.[7]
The project has received $200,000 worth of funding from Screen NSW, an Australian trade and investment board.[8][9] Early unfinished gameplay footage was leaked in mid-2013, depicting the combat-style action.[10]
References
- ↑ Sources that refer to the platforms, developer and release date include:
- Hurley, Leon (15 November 2012). "Whore Of The Orient targeting 2015 release, "Similar in style to LA Noire"". PlayStation Official Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- Tach, Dave (28 June 2013). "Satellite Reign hits Kickstarter as a spiritual successor to Syndicate". Polygon. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- Dyer, Mitch (21 June 2013). "Team Bondi's Whore of the Orient Receives Funding". IGN. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- Phillips, Tom (18 April 2013). "Team Bondi staff sacked, Whore of the Orient development on hold". Eurogamer. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ↑ Narcisse, Evan (30 August 2012). "Here's the First Look at Whore of the Orient, the Next Game from the Makers of L.A. Noire". Kotaku. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Jones, John-Paul (30 August 2012). "Team Bondi's 'Whore of the Orient' now confirmed for next-gen & PC". The Gaming Vault. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Serrels, Mark (4 August 2011). "Nobody Wants to Work With LA Noire's Developers, Boss In Buyout Talks". Kotaku. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Plunkett, Luke (29 June 2011). "LA Noire's Studio Under Investigation Over Alleged Shonky Work Practices". Kotaku. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Futter, Mike (21 June 2013). "Team Bondi And KMM Get New Funding For Whore Of The Orient". Game Informer. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Hurley, Leon (30 August 2012). "Whore Of The Orient coming to PlayStation 4, first screen & info appears on Team Bondi site". PlayStation Official Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ Sheridan, Connor (24 June 2013). "Whore of the Orient production gets $200,000 funding". Gamesradar. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (21 June 2013). "Whore of the Orient team receives $200K from Australian government agency". Polygon. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ↑ Sheridan, Connor (2 August 2013). "Whore of the Orient gameplay video leaks". Gamesradar. Retrieved 25 August 2013.