Deadly Premonition walking backwards to UK Games on Demand next week

Eager to virtually explore the bizarre world of Agent York in Deadly Premonition, but can't seem to locate a hard copy of the cult hit? Rising Star Games has you covered, as the publisher plans to launch the title digitally through Xbox Live's Games on Demand service next week, on July 5, for an unannounced price -- at least in the UK. We've reached out to DP's North American publisher, Ignition Entertainment, to see if it's landing Stateside as well.

So, rather than spending July 5 sweating profusely, how about grabbing a piping hot cup of coffee, turning on the AC, and walking through the doors of perception with us? Don't worry, we'll bring the pie.

Update: The game will cost £14.99/€19.99 in the UK/EU, and Rising Star is only handling distribution in PAL territories. We've yet to hear back from Ignition reps.

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Deadly Premonition coming to Xbox LIVE 5th July 2011
Huge cult hit soon available to download from Games on Demand
Tuesday 28thJune 2011: Rising Star Games today announced Deadly Premonition is coming to Microsoft Xbox LIVE Games on Demand. One of Rising Star Games' success stories of 2010, Deadly Premonition developed a cult following after receiving hugely contrasting reviews from top games publications and respected reviewers. Deadly Premonition went on to be nominated for and, in some cases, win an impressive number of awards. With review scores ranging from 2 to 10, this was the game of the year that people were compelled to try for themselves.

Developed by Access Games, Deadly Premonition is an open-world game set in Greenvale, a secluded rural town in North-West America. Playing as FBI Special Agent Francis York, gamers are charged with solving the shocking, ritualistic and brutal murder of a local girl, unravelling the mystery via clues, lies and a trail of bodies. Agent York travels around Greenvale in a variety of vehicles – entertaining gamers with facts about movies along the way – encountering eccentric natives, supernatural creatures and a folklore killer, who stalks his victims in a blood-drenched raincoat. Agent York's appearance changes in 'real time' (shaving, showering and eating are essential), and this level of hygiene has consequences as it influences the townsfolk's perceptions of him. Side quests and mini-games, such as darts, fishing and collecting trading cards also feature.

"Deadly Premonition is a quirky and unique title we are proud to have published," says Martin Defries, managing director, Rising Star Games. "We knew there was an audience for the title and we delivered them the game they wanted. Now Deadly Premonition is on Games on Demand it will give even more people a chance to marvel at this completely individual title and decide for themselves what they think of the most controversial title of 2010."

Deadly Premonition is to be released on the Xbox Live Network via Games on Demand 5thJuly 2011, courtesy of Rising Star Games www.risingstargames.com.

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Reader Comments (34)

I sure could go for some COOL DRINK.

ZACH, IMA GRIP N SIIIIP!!!

Knowing Games on Demand and their prices. Deadly Premonition will most likely cost more on GoD than the actual physical copy did in stores...

@Stevetrop Man of Mystery

Classic Microsoft, for ya...

@Stevetrop Man of Mystery If this costs more than $20, I give on on Games on Demand forever.

Deadly Premonition is like eating bacon
while you and your girl are love makin'.
So says Mr. Stewart.

@FinalFantasyXIIIsucks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-41YUSZ9VAg

Best video game song this generation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoptctauf9w

If you didn't figure it out, I LOVE Deadly Premonition. Best game on the 360. Period.

@FinalFantasyXIIIsucks I agree.

Mr. Francis York Morgan. I would buy you and put you through your paces again. So says Mr. Stewart.

Fantastic story, characters, music, and atmosphere.

Mediocre controls and graphics.

In other words, buy this game.:)

Picked it up on amazon a few weeks ago. Pretty sure it was under $20.

This game with a bigger budget would've been huge.

Wonder if I'm up for a 2nd playthrough of this, kinda went straight through the first time and didn't really do much of any of the sidequest stuff. Dunno if it'd really be worthwhile for some of that. Although, I'm sure I'd love hearing the driving conversations again. One of my fave games in yeeeaaars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zv0w6k1VQ4

@Kibbles XIII

Just watching that makes me feel as though this game would set me in second heaven if Mike, Crow, and Tom Servo were watching me play it and making comments.

Dare I ask: how about a PS3 port?

@gatotsu911

There's only Japanese and Asian releases right now. Not playable in English.

I love this game so, so much. It's perfect. I wouldn't change anything.

I swear I bought the last copy in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. I found it "used" at Gamestop for $16.99

@esbeekay lol I bought it new when it came out for $20.00. Good old gamestop, must still be that expensive because of there not being that many floating around.

Well, seems the Brits are in for a good time, eh Zach? This reminds me of that one movie...

US PS3 please?
It is in English on PS3, but it's like $80 for the Asian version.

AIM FOR THE BUTT.
No wait, auto-lock does that for you.

Amazing, I just started playing this tonight. And I am freaking blown away. It's might well be my favorite game this generation.

Deadly Premonition was one of the most addictive games I've played on 360. Picked it up on a whim pre owned and couldn't put it down. For all it's flaws it was still a really fun play!

Hey fellow Stiqs' btw, first time poster long time reader :)

@(Unverified)
Cool story bro.

(That's like "welcome" around here)

Just read metacritic review quotes 'till they turned yellow. Something tells me "If you liked Alan Wake, you're gonna enjoy this".

So yeah, I'm picking it up.

@TheShaper The game is much better than Alan Wake. This is the game Alan Wake strove to be but didn't have the guts the Walk In Fire.

@Fire Walk With Me

I loved both games for different reasons. However, DP for $20 was pretty slick.

@KungFuChaosNinja both games were very good I just personally feel that DP was the better game overall.

Craziest game ever.

Do you know who else walks backwards? YOUR MOM!!!

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Deadly Premonition walking backwards to UK Games on Demand next week

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