GRAW PC Dev Producing Wanted Game News

The Fraternity of Assassins may already be on the silver screen, but Universal Pictures Digital Platform Group (they REALLY have to think of a snappier name) has today confirmed that a videogame based on the James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie vehicle, Wanted, is on the way.

The somewhat belated title, which publisher Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment exclaims with glee has been in development since 'early 2007', is currently being produced by GRIN. The Swedish outfit has in the past worked on the PC editions of Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 1 and 2. The studio is also in the process of developing the new look Bionic Commando for Capcom.

"Wanted is a film with a fantastic visual style, an in-your-face attitude and edge-of-your-seat action sequences, and moviegoers around the world have resoundingly embraced it," said Bill Kispert, Vice President and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. "From the time we read the script and saw the film's pre-visual material, it was clear that Wanted was a powerful property - one that was well poised to deliver an engaging gaming experience. We look forward to working closely with the film's creative team to extend Wanted's mythology and to expand the story behind the Fraternity of Assassins."

"Wanted is a striking property with gripping action, which presents strong gaming possibilities," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Publishing the Wanted game is an excellent opportunity for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to team with Universal on a global property with terrific cross-platform potential. Players will get to immerse themselves in the Wanted universe with a stunning visual experience and engaging gameplay."

"The team at GRIN has a proven track record of creating action games that push the envelope in terms of gameplay and combat," said Mr. Wanat. "With the Wanted video game, GRIN is creating entirely new gameplay mechanics and an experience that pulls no punches. Gamers and fans of the film alike will be blown away by the ability to curve bullets, pull off amazing combat sequences and literally conduct a symphony orchestra of action with the arsenal available to the most powerful assassins in the world."

So far, UPDPG are yet to reveal specific platforms that the game will be arriving on, together with any suggestion of a release date. Considering that the movie is already doing the rounds, this all leaves us with one very important question: when it does finally arrive, will Wanted actually be wanted?