GamesRadar - Beowulf: The Game

Ninja Theory: "We could make Beowulf for 20% of the cost" (News)

Jun 11, 2008

Games Industry reports:

Ninja Theory's Tameem Antoniades has said he believes that his company could have produced a movie like Beowulf for the fraction of the cost by using a game engine - in fact, around a fifth of the estimated film's USD 150 million budget.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Antoniades talked of plans to move his company into movie and TV production - which would run alongside its games business.

"We see an entirely different area of progress: a form of independent production based on real-time game engine technology. We reckon you could do something like Beowulf for 15-20 per cent of the cost," Antoniades explained.

"If you are already creating hi-res assets for a game, then sharing these can bring that cost down even further... We have a lot of experience in performance capture, animation, rendering and so on. We can compete in the same way that indie films can live alongside blockbusters."

A year in breasts (Feature)

Dec 29, 2007

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Game Informer crushes Time Crisis 4, Soul Caliber Legends; praises Galaxy, Rock Band (News)

Dec 11, 2007

Game Informer have just sent out their newest edition to American stores nationwide and this months' review scores can be found below. Super Mario Galaxy receives the game of the month award, while Rock Band also impresses. Time Crisis 4, Soul Caliber: Legends and Jenga were this months' worst games.

Rock Band (PS3/Xbox 360/PS2, EA): 9,25 / 9,25
F.E.A.R. Files (Xbox 360, Sierra): 6,5 / 7
Beowulf (PS3/Xbox 360, Ubisoft): 5,75 / 5
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3/Xbox 360, Eidos): 7 / 7,25
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command (NDS, THQ): 8 / 8,5
MX vs. ATV Untamed (Xbox 360/PS3, THQ): 8 / 8,25
Scene It? (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 8,5 / 7
Viva Pinata: Party Animals (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 5,5
Bee Movie (Xbox 360/PS2/Wii/NDS, Activision): 6,5
Time Crisis 4 (PS3, Namco Bandai): 4,25 / 4,5
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo): 9,75 / 9,75 **Game of the Month**
Smarty Pants (Wii, EA): 7,5 / 6
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii, Ubisoft): 7,75 / 8
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii, Capcom): 8,25 / 8
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii, Namco Bandai): 4 / 4
Ghost Squad (Wii, Sega): 7 / 6,5
Battalion Wars 2 (Wii, Nintendo): 7,25 / 7,25
Endless Ocean (Wii, Nintendo): 6
Trauma Center: New Blood (Wii, Atlus): 7,5
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 (Wii, EA): 6,75
Dancing With the Stars (Wii/PS2, Actgivision): 5,25
Jenga (Wii, Atari): 2

Beowulf: The Game Gone Budget in Record Time (News)

Dec 5, 2007

Beowulf the movie is certainly not a budget title. It uses the latest technology to create a 3d CG experience like never before, and employs actors at the top of their game - who surely cost a bomb. The budget must be huge. Budget for the game? HmmÂ¿well it could still be quite significant, but with this news they can't have put that much cash into at all.

US and European releases for week ending Dec 07 (News)

Dec 3, 2007

Nintendo, which has been historically criticised for not providing enough software for its platforms, emerges as the clear winner this week Â¿ at least in terms of quantity.

Specficially, American gamers get to choose between eight DS titles over the next five days, including the likes of Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 and Pocket Pets. Also, a quintet of Wii releases are available through Friday, which includes the towering arrival of Godzilla Unleashed and Myth Makers: Super Kart GP.

4HEAD Studios cancels indie "Beowulf Project" (Early Screenshots Inside) (News)

Nov 15, 2007

As the new blockbuster movie "Beowulf" from Paramount Pictures debuts in cinemas worldwide and the official game of the movie becomes available, work on the independently developed game of same name has been suspended.

The game had been under development at German game developer 4HEAD Studios in collaboration with graphics and animation studio 3D-IO. Paramount Pictures has obtained the rights to the project's core properties including trademarks, Internet domains, and other assets.

Beowulf: The Game (Review)

Nov 15, 2007

Nov 15, 2007 If you've seen Beowulf's motion picture magic in 3D IMAX, you already know it's a must-see blockbusting behemoth. But don't let the big screen sparkle fool you; Beowulf was meant for the big screen, not your little one. In fact, following in the forgettable footsteps of this summer's Pirates and Fantastic Four celluloid-to-console adapts, Beowulf: The Game is destined to line bargain bin bottoms. It has its hacking and slashing moments, but like so many movie-licensed titles, it ...

Beowulf - Trailer 11-13-07 (Video)

Nov 13, 2007

There's some satisfying sword-swinging to be had, but it's hard to recommend based solely on that, especially when the recent Conan release offers a far better sword-and-sandal epic.

Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of November 11 (News)

Nov 11, 2007

US Games

* Assassin's Creed
* Kane and Lynch: Dead Men
* Need For Speed: ProStreet
* WWE Smackdown vs RAW
* Beowulf: The Game

EU Games

* Assassin's Creed

Asian Games

* Heavenly Sword

Anthony Hopkins, Ray Winstone Make Video Game Debuts in Beowulf (News)

Oct 24, 2007

Ubisoft has enlisted the help of film stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ray Winstone for the upcoming Beowulf game based on the movie. This marks the first time that Hopkins and Winstone will work on a game. Other talent from the movie have signed up for the game as well.

Beowulf release announced; PS3 and PSP versions pushed back (News)

Oct 19, 2007

Ubisoft just sent out its newest release schedule for Europe. No real surprises as Naruto is still listed for release on November 1 exclusively on Xbox 360 and Assassin's Creed is still listed for November on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. Beowulf however has received an exact release date on all platforms.

Beowulf will launch first on Xbox 360 and PC on November 8, followed three weeks later on Playstation 3 and PSP on November 29. A reason for this short delay was not given. Blazing Angels 2 for Playstation 3 has also been pushed back from late October to a November 22 release.

Beowulf - Intoxicating mushrooms 10-04-07 (Video)

Oct 4, 2007

There's some satisfying sword-swinging to be had, but it's hard to recommend based solely on that, especially when the recent Conan release offers a far better sword-and-sandal epic.

Trailer Trash (Feature)

Sep 28, 2007

Sept 28, 2007 Beowulf Beowulf: The Film will be out in November, and will be sharing a publicity budget with a Game of the same name. The film is produced by Robert Zemeckis (this isnt the last Zemeckis reference in this weeks Trailer Trash - youve been warned), and features an all star cast including Angelina Jolie, John Malkovitch, Anthony Hopkins, Crispin Glover, and others. This trailer for the game, however, stars a sword falling into a puddle over and over while some repetitive-looking ...

Beowulf - Trailer 09-27-07 (Video)

Sep 27, 2007

There's some satisfying sword-swinging to be had, but it's hard to recommend based solely on that, especially when the recent Conan release offers a far better sword-and-sandal epic.

Beowulf: The Game (Screenshots)

Aug 24, 2007

Beowulf - first look (Preview)

Jul 31, 2007

Right off the bat, publisher Ubisoft's adaptation of Beowulf - based on the upcoming Robert Zemeckis film, which in turn is based on a centuries-old epic poem - commits an unpardonable sin in the eyes of literary types. You might already be familiar with the story's progression: Beowulf, a mighty Scandinavian warrior, battles and slays a man-eating monster named Grendel with his bare hands. He then beheads Grendel's vengeful, horrific mother and - finally - dies fighting a dragon some 30 years ...

First Beowulf trailer and screens (News)

Jul 26, 2007

Are you a champion warrior from Norse mythology? Well shucks, why not? Youd be as strong as 30 Vikings, youd salivate with lust at the sight of gold, and youd brawl a juggernaut whos trying to wreck your homeland. You can test-drive this magnificent savagery by peeping the Beowulf trailer perched menacingly below this very paragraph. This gruesome interactive entertainment will supplement the blockbustin movie of the same name directed by the lovely Robert Zemeckis. Weve also got some ...

Ubisoft Anounces : Beowulf (News)

May 22, 2007

Beowolf film of Robert Zemeckis will be adapted on PlayStation 3 by the developers of UbiSoft.