MechAssault Devs Hook Up With LucasArts News

In a joint statement, LucasArts and Day 1 Studios have announced a deal that will see the producers of the Xbox MechAssault series create and develop a new Intellectual Property for the Californian-based publisher.

The new IP, which is to be revealed at a later date, will be released on the next-generation platforms.

"LucasArts is determined to deliver outstanding new ideas to next-generation consoles, and our partnership with the great people at Day 1 Studios creates another opportunity for us to bring innovation and creativity to the market," said Peter Hirschmann, Vice President of Product Development at LucasArts. "The phenomenal technology created by Day 1 directly affects gameplay in extremely innovative ways- and it perfectly complements the engaging story and intriguing characters you'd expect of a LucasArts title."

"We wanted to work with a publisher who would set the bar sky-high," said Denny Thorley, President of Day 1 Studios, "It's a privilege to work with the creative minds behind some of the most successful franchises in entertainment history, and we are inspired by the opportunity to work with LucasArts on their first entirely new property specifically for next-generation consoles."

Day 1 is currently working on the Xbox 360 version of F.E.A.R for sierra Entertainment.

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