100 Bullets (video game)

100 Bullets 100 Bullets Acclaim screenshot.jpg The Acclaim game is played from the third person perspective and combat included taking hostages. Acclaim Studios Austin Acclaim Entertainment Cancelled Action Single-player PlayStation 2, Xbox The 100 Bullets video games were cancelled adaptations of the comic book series of the same name, which was created by Brian Azzarello. The first cancelled title was to be developed by Acclaim Studios Austin and published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was planned to release for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in October 2004. It would star two characters: Cole Burns (a character from the comic), and Snow Falls, a character created for the video game and designed by Azzarello. Eduardo Risso (another figure involved in the comic) was responsible for the art direction. Key gameplay mechanics revealed include an auto-aim system that rewards players for patience, a "rage meter" that when full allows players to kill all enemies nearby, and the ability to use enemies as human shields. The game was cancelled following Acclaim's financial problems and closure. Gameplay and premise Both incarnations of the 100 Bullets video games are an adaptation of the comic of the same name produced by DC Comics and Vertigo.Round Up: 100 Bullets Signed, GameTap At E3, King Reviewing Games http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/100120/Round_Up_100_Bullets_Signed_GameTap_At_E3_King_Reviewing_Games.php Gamasutra Dobson Jason 2006-05-03 2014-01-06 2014-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107080728/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/100120/Round_Up_100_Bullets_Signed_GameTap_At_E3_King_Reviewing_Games.php dead In the Acclaim Entertainment-published game, players would control Cole Burns, a character from the comic. The game was to introduce a new playable character named Snow Falls. The plot was especially created for the video game. Its gameplay has been compared to other shooter video games including Halo, Max Payne, and Minority Report: Everybody Runs. Players would be offered a selection of weapons, which include pistols, a grenade launcher, a shotgun, and a rifle. The game would have had a "rage meter" that would grow as players kill enemies; when it is full, it would kill all enemies on screen. The developers were planning to feature an auto-aim system that would cause the players' crosshair to stick to an enemy for a short amount of time. Players who wait longer will be able to target more vulnerable areas of their enemies. Players would also be able to use enemies as human shields. Development DC Comics conducted a deal with publisher Acclaim Entertainment in June 2003 to produce games based on the 100 Bullets comic book. 100 Bullets was in development by Acclaim Studios Austin.First Look: 100 Bullets http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/01/24/first-look-100-bullets IGN Dunham Jeremy 2004-01-23 2014-01-06 2014-02-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223050420/http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/01/24/first-look-100-bullets live The game's art was designed by Eduardo Risso, who also worked on the comic. The character of Snow Falls was created by the comic's creator Brian Azzarello. A stated goal of Acclaim's was to "challenge players to 'think before they shoot' and allow them to explore the moral implications of their actions".Acclaim Announces 100 Bullets http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/pr/8737 Nintendo World Report 2003-06-11 2014-01-06 It was featured at the 2004 E3 convention.Acclaim confirms E3 lineup http://www.gamespot.com/articles/acclaim-confirms-e3-lineup/1100-6096534/ GameSpot Culvert Justin 2004-05-07 2014-01-06 2014-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20140126205206/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/acclaim-confirms-e3-lineup/1100-6096534/ live It was slated to release in October 2004,Missing in Action: The Lost Games of Xbox http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/02/missing-in-action-the-lost-games-of-xbox IGN Goldstein Hilary 2007-02-01 2014-01-06 2014-01-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20140104072621/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/02/missing-in-action-the-lost-games-of-xbox live but was cancelled following Acclaim Entertainment's financial troubles. A deal established between Warner Bros. Entertainment and D3 Publisher of America in May 2006 gave D3 the rights to adapt the comic into video games on home game consoles, handheld game consoles, and PCs. Its first release was planned for Q3 2007.D3 signs 100 Bullets licence http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/news040506100bullets Eurogamer Bramwell Tom 2004-05-04 2014-01-06 2014-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107034723/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/news040506100bullets live Careen Yapp (Vice president of licensing and business development for D3) was positive about the project and noted that the publisher would try to "maintain the authenticity consumers demand". It was planned for release on Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, and Wii.100 Bullets http://www.ign.com/games/100-bullets/xbox-360-826155 IGN 2014-01-06 2014-02-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223050417/http://www.ign.com/games/100-bullets/xbox-360-826155 live D3 did not comment on the project for years; a rumour surfaced when a "GameStop insider" stated that it would release in 2009 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A spokesperson for D3 could not give anymore details due to the game being built from the ground up.Rumor: 100 Bullets coming in early 2009 [update] http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/22/rumor-100-bullets-coming-in-early-2009/ Joystiq McElroy Justin 2008-04-22 2014-01-06 2014-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107035010/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/22/rumor-100-bullets-coming-in-early-2009/ live All releases of this game excepting the Xbox 360 and Wii versions (which are labelled TBA or "to be announced") have been cancelled.D3 Publisher http://www.ign.com/companies/d3-publisher https://web.archive.org/web/20121129061841/http://www.ign.com/companies/d3-publisher dead November 29, 2012 IGN 2014-01-06 D3 no longer features 100 Bullets on its list of video games.Games http://www.d3publisher.us/ProductListing.asp D3 Publisher of America 2014-01-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127163605/http://www.d3publisher.us/ProductListing.asp 2012-11-27 usurped When asked for news on the project, Azzarello noted that it was dead and if it was picked up, he expected to be a consultant. He expressed optimism that the comic could be adapted to a video game.Brian Azzarello's 100 Bullets Runs Out of Ammo https://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/04/intro/ Wired Thill Scott 2009-04-14 2014-01-06 He stated in an interview that he was never looking to adapt 100 Bullets into a video game and only took the opportunity to make one to "see what happens". He felt that the story didn't adapt well to a video game.Azzarello hints at '100 Bullets' future http://www.digitalspy.com/comics/news/a164246/azzarello-hints-at-100-bullets-future.html Digital Spy Armitage Hugh 2009-07-09 2014-01-06 2014-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107032358/http://www.digitalspy.com/comics/news/a164246/azzarello-hints-at-100-bullets-future.html live He later noted that while there was "still talk", he didn't expect that it would happen anymore, also stating that it was "a little too intense to get off the ground".Azzarello and Risso Revisit the World of 100 Bullets http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/24/azzarello-and-risso-revisit-the-world-of-100-bullets IGN Schedeen Jesse 2013-05-23 2014-01-06 2014-02-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223050423/http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/24/azzarello-and-risso-revisit-the-world-of-100-bullets live Reception Both the idea of an adaptation of 100 Bullets and the demo version of the Acclaim Entertainment adaptation have been met with positive reception. Brad Shoemaker's hands-on impressions for GameSpot of its E3 2004 build were generally positive. He praised its improvements over the previous build he saw, such as destructible environments and more finalized art.100 Bullets E3 2004 Hands-On Impressions http://www.gamespot.com/articles/100-bullets-e3-2004-hands-on-impressions/1100-6098177/ GameSpot Shoemaker Brad 2004-05-13 2014-01-06 2014-01-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20140128135314/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/100-bullets-e3-2004-hands-on-impressions/1100-6098177/ live He felt that it was a good comic to adapt to a video game.100 Bullets E3 2004 Preshow Impressions http://www.gamespot.com/articles/100-bullets-e3-2004-preshow-impressions/1100-6095643/ GameSpot Shoemaker Brad 2004-05-12 2014-01-06 2014-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20140126220405/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/100-bullets-e3-2004-preshow-impressions/1100-6095643/ live Ricardo Torres found the human shield mechanic entertaining and felt that the graphics were well-done.100 Bullets First Look http://www.gamespot.com/articles/100-bullets-first-look/1100-6086886/ GameSpot Torres Ricardo 2004-01-22 2014-01-06 2014-01-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20140128132103/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/100-bullets-first-look/1100-6086886/ live Jeremy Dunham felt that its faithfulness to the comic's style was "dead on". Siliconera's Spencer felt thankful that the project was revived by D3 and called the comic series a "great property".100 Bullets revived for a release http://www.siliconera.com/2006/05/04/100-bullets-revived-for-a-release/ Siliconera Spencer 2006-05-04 2014-01-06 2014-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107231438/http://www.siliconera.com/2006/05/04/100-bullets-revived-for-a-release/ live Ben Reeves expressed hope that the D3-produced video game would fare better than the Acclaim-produced one.Why Haven't They Made These Games? https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/12/28/why-haven-t-they-made-this-game.aspx?PageIndex=2 https://web.archive.org/web/20110103015913/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/12/28/why-haven-t-they-made-this-game.aspx?PageIndex=2 live January 3, 2011 Game Informer Reeves Ben 2010-12-28 2014-01-16 Justin McElroy expressed disappointment that the two adaptations of 100 Bullets have not had any luck at getting a release. References Category:Acclaim Entertainment games Category:Acclaim Studios Austin games Category:Cancelled PlayStation 2 games Category:Cancelled Xbox games Category:Video games based on DC Comics