RoboBlitz hitting Steam

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Oct 10th 2006 at 7:25PM }

The proficient program plumbers at Valve have issued a press release announcing the imminent arrival of RoboBlitz on their digital distribution network, Steam. Developed by Naked Sky Entertainment and powered by Unreal Engine 3, the action game is largely comprised of physics, explosions, robots and maladjusted space pirates (it says here). Tian Mu, CEO of Naked Sky, explains that after realizing how hot Steam was, he simply needed to have his game all over it.

"Steam is an attractive platform for the release of RoboBlitz. We're looking forward to being able to release to Steam's huge PC audience. Additionally, we have long-term plans to expand RoboBlitz with new content. Through Steam, we have a great avenue for delivering the game and updates directly to over 10 million gamers' PCs."

RoboBlitz will see release in the "coming weeks," most likely alongside the previously announced Xbox Live Arcade version. The game is priced at $14.99 on Steam -- that roughly translates to 1200 MS Points on the Xbox 360, should the price remain the same on both platforms. Check out the (fairly old) trailer after the break.

Tags: Digital distribution, DigitalDistribution, download games, DownloadGames, Gabe Newell, GabeNewell, Naked Sky Entertainment, NakedSkyEntertainment, RoboBlitz, Steam, Valve

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Flash @ Oct 10th 2006 7:41PM

looks crappy, and since is for the crapbox it must be.

Kuan @ Oct 10th 2006 7:43PM

looks wierd as hell... and for some reason make me think of american mcgee's scrapland.... man was that a disappointment...

tcc3 @ Oct 11th 2006 8:32AM

Way to prejudge a book by its cover, Flash. Life must be so much easier for you, what with the not having to think for yourself.

Sony PR and Political candidates must love you. Just a blank slate to be bent to their will.

qbix @ Oct 10th 2006 8:22PM

Wasn't Psychonauts also suppose to hit Steam around this time?

LoZ Hero @ Oct 10th 2006 8:28PM

Wow...
It's like the Bastard child of Marble Madness and Metal Arms: Glitch in the System.

Looks like fun.

thrall @ Oct 10th 2006 8:44PM

I dont know..but I dont think any Unreal Engine 3 games have been released for PC.

And am I the only one really super excited to get to try an Unreal 3 Engine game for only 14.99? That is a great way to see if UT2007 will run on your system.

:D

iEnigma @ Oct 10th 2006 8:49PM

Wow Flash, you may as well get down on your knees because you're obviously getting ready to suck so Sony ding-a-ling.

There's nothing wrong with liking one system more than others, but everyone should try to keep an open mind when it comes to new releases, even the exclusive ones.

Pete @ Oct 10th 2006 8:54PM

"looks crappy, and since is for the crapbox it must be."

How old are you...5?

Jim @ Oct 10th 2006 9:29PM

"looks crappy, and since is for the crapbox it must be."

Yes, let's shit on every original idea while we wait for the next sequel or licensed game to drop.

Tamo @ Oct 10th 2006 9:55PM

You know, I would like it if they gave a date for some of these games like what qbix mentioned with Psychonauts. Its October and I haven't heard anything new about its release. They should at least release a demo for both of these games first so we can see if its good, the Might and Magic demo makes me want to buy it so why no demo yet if its being released this month?