August 26, 2009
2K Play to Publish Two Exciting New Independent Video Games
Exclusively for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360
2009 Penny Arcade Expo attendees will be the first to
experience 2K Play’s entertaining and beautiful offerings – The Misadventures of
P.B. Winterbottom and Axel & Pixel
2K Play, a division of 2K, today announced that it will bring
two, original independent video games, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
and Axel & Pixel, exclusively to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game
and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
is an innovative game that follows the escapades of a mischievous, time-bending
pie thief. Axel & Pixel is a beautiful, point-and-click adventure about a
painter trapped in a lush dream landscape. Both titles embody the independent
spirit of originality, individuality and fun, and will be available for
consumers to play for the first time at the 2009 Penny Arcade Expo that is being
held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center (South lobby, space S2)
in Seattle, Wash. on September 4 – 6, 2009.
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom and Axel & Pixel underscore 2K’s ongoing
commitment to bring uniquely entertaining video games to the marketplace, while
nurturing the independent creative spirit found within their developers and
partners. From original new intellectual properties to bestselling franchises,
2K has a track record of creating enthralling and commercially successful
titles.
“At 2K, we look to support talented independent video game developers and
discover ways of bringing their work to the mass market,” said Christoph
Hartmann, president of 2K. “The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom and Axel &
Pixel are passion projects for us. We saw the potential and the talent in these
two unique and bold concepts, and are thrilled to be able to provide these
developers with the support to create compelling games without altering their
distinct visions.”
The Odd Gentlemen, a developer headquartered in Los Angeles,
Calif., originally created The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom as a student
thesis project at the University of Southern California. The game chronicles the
villainous P.B. Winterbottom’s quest as he swipes pies using his extraordinary
time-bending abilities to cooperate with, compete against, and disrupt his past,
present, and future selves. Set in a macabre and comical silent film world, The
Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom has garnered several independent awards and
nominations from IGN.com, GameSpot and the Independent Games Festival for its
unique art style and inventive gameplay mechanics. The Misadventures of P.B.
Winterbottom will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 in early 2010.
Axel & Pixel tells the story of Axel the artist and his dog
Pixel as they embark on a fantastic journey through the surreal and dangerous
Dream World. Combining simple point-and-click gameplay and a beautiful
hand-drawn environment, the game is truly unique. Axel & Pixel is being
developed by Silver Wish Games, a small team based in the Czech Republic and
will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 in fall 2009.
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is not yet rated by the
ESRB. For more information on The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom please
visit
www.winterbottomgame.com.
Axel & Pixel is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more
information on Axel & Pixel please visit
www.axelandpixelgame.com.
