Game Mechanic Studios unwrap Art of War for Christmas

by Jason Dobson { Dec 25th 2008 at 2:00PM }

The recently founded Game Mechanic Studios took time away from unwrapping gifts this morning to formally announce its first project, an original IP codenamed Art of War. It turns out that the blurry image the studio had on its website was one of the game's upcoming levels called 'Obsidian Serpent,' and not – as some had guessed – a stormtrooper or even a "man-bear pig."

While details remain light as Santa's bag the day after Christmas, Joystiq recently had the opportunity to speak with studio co-founder Jason Alejandre about what we can expect about the mysterious project. "We make shooters and we are going to start with what we do best which is exactly that," explained the 14-year game development vet. Alejandre added enthusiastically that the game will be set in "a brand new world," one which is "a quarter authentic and the rest is straight out of my crazy imagination." For more from Game Mechanic Studios, including additional Art of War details and why it probably won't be release on the Wii, look for our full interview soon.

Tags: art-of-war, game-mechanic-studios

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Spartacus @ Dec 25th 2008 3:26PM

Looks like Turok.

Henry @ Dec 25th 2008 3:56PM

Wow that picture isn't exactly exciting. Am I supposed to be hyped?

wako @ Dec 25th 2008 4:20PM

im not impressed either

Wiinterfang @ Dec 25th 2008 4:34PM

I'll rather watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VEY7ndKCs

Moptimus Slime @ Dec 25th 2008 4:49PM

I believe you meant to show us this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR-Eozbzf0U

slycooper_rocker [anti-panda death murder squadron force five] @ Dec 25th 2008 7:32PM

nice avatar wiinterfang. i wish mine would upload.

Haggard @ Dec 25th 2008 11:27PM

Which grows faster, human hair, fingernails or grass?

Wiinterfang @ Dec 25th 2008 11:50PM

I think Grass grows faster, also Sly did you make sure your avatar is 64X64 instead of 100X100?

slycooper_rocker [anti-panda death murder squadron force five] @ Dec 25th 2008 11:57PM

yup i have like 10 different 64x64 avatars lined up right here just waiting for the chance to be my joystiq one. pity.

Spartacus @ Dec 26th 2008 2:09AM

Yeah, the upload ability of this site kinda blows. My new pic (360 Avatar) finally uploaded, showed up as a black box for a few hours, then displayed correctly for a few hours, then reverted back to my original pic (Spartacus Mario). If you click on my name to view my profile the new pic shows up, but not in the comments section.

However on Joystiq sister sites, my new pic shows up... Sometimes. It would be nice if Joystiq at least posted what size and formats were acceptable so I didn't have to go through three rounds of trial and error to get the pixels, file size and format correct.

slycooper_rocker [anti-panda death murder squadron force five] @ Dec 26th 2008 2:40AM

i feel your pain. i spent sooooo long looking for good avatars but none work. :( mario is getting on my nerves. i have a sly cooper one and a clank one that are just perfect but i can't use them.

The Dark Wayne @ Dec 25th 2008 4:41PM

no way I'm clicking that shit

Moptimus Slime @ Dec 25th 2008 4:44PM

Not on my Wii? OH NOES!

Not on anything else I own? OH NOES!

Fantasy RPGs are the new Space Marine FPS

Moptimus Slime @ Dec 25th 2008 4:45PM

hxxp? Wha?

Brian @ Dec 25th 2008 7:17PM

Looks like something cooked up in a fractal landscape generator. Anyone else remember programs like Bryce3D?

ie http://www.planetside.ws/terragen/gallery_images/GalleryImage446994.jpg

Young_Nastyman @ Dec 25th 2008 8:15PM

I still think it's ManBearPig

knor @ Dec 25th 2008 9:30PM

Props to the studio for hosting their images at Photobucket and not the webserver itself!

riveraven @ Dec 25th 2008 10:06PM

ZOMG
MANBEARPIG!!!!
o wait ... u sure it's not

Haggard @ Dec 25th 2008 11:30PM

I stand by my grey-haired leprechaun prediction.

By the way, for some christmas cheer, try searching Joystiq for the name of any game which is now released along with the year before/during it came out.

I had some lulz reading people discussing Crysis in 2006.

KMcFarland @ Dec 26th 2008 3:58PM

Photobucket eh? What's up with this shot?

http://s552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/gamemechstudios/?action=view¤t=Jade_Dragon.jpg

knor @ Dec 26th 2008 5:07PM

See, that image is actually badass, why wouldn't they link that one?

Momer @ Dec 26th 2008 6:29PM

This is wierd. I got an email from them and haven't seen any of the info mentioned anywhere...

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Dear ****,

Game Mechanic Studios is proud to present a new original IP.

You are getting an exclusive first look at the concept art from AoW. Art of War stars Warren Canvas, a reclusive millionaire with a love for art. His journey will take him on an adventure to famous battlegrounds of the past. These amazing places have all been re-imagined in an exciting new way.

Get ready for war in a world with limitless possibilities. 20:1 odds will be a beautiful thing!

For in-game screenshots of the level Obsidian Serpent please visit our website.

Thanks again for registering with Game Mechanic Studios.

Enjoy!

We also would like to invite you to be our friend on Xbox Live - GAMEMECHSTUD

Thanks

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It came with an image as well:
http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jadedragonsl4.jpg