Posts Tagged ‘Shank’

  • Shank - Review
    Shank is the latest game to hit Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network from Klei Entertainment.  In this game you assume the role of Shank and you are on a quest for revenge.  Shank is a side scrolling, over the top beat em up similar to Contra, except more brutal.  As you progress in the game you will gain access to more powerful weapons that will allow you to...
    by Brandon Hofer at August 29th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • Shank Gets Released This Week
    Electronic Arts and Klei Entertainment has announced that the downloadable 2D action game Shank, will be available for download on Playstation Network beginning today, August 24 and on XBox Live Arcade on August 25th. Shank tells a classic story of gangland betrayal through a violent, pulp-fiction lens.  Gamers play as Shank, getting their hands bloody as they uncover...
    by Brandon Hofer at August 24th, 2010 at 01:08 pm
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    Gaming for the Adrenalin Junkie
    Experience the rush of reaching a final table at a major poker tournament, where the prize money reaches 6 figures and you need nerves of steel to keep your cool. Certainly not for the faint-hearted when your own money is at stake.  Poker games for all kinds of players from experienced pros to beginners starting out on a new adventure.
  • Klei Releases Shank Launch Trailer
    Shank is getting set for a release this week and Klei Entertainment has released the launch trailer.  This trailer offers a glimpse at the bloody campaign for revenge.  With an aesthetic inspired by graphic novels and golden age comics, Shank is the answer to the question, “what would happen if Quentin Tarantino abandoned cinema and instead, crafted intense 2D...
    by Brandon Hofer at August 23rd, 2010 at 07:08 pm
  • New Shank Combo Trailer Released
    A new combo trailer has just been released for Shank.  For Shank, no cut will gouge deep enough in his graphic pursuit of revenge, launching on August 24 on PSN and August 25 on XBLA.  Take a look at this brand new trailer and tell us what you think about how Shank is looking.
    by Brandon Hofer at August 11th, 2010 at 04:08 pm
  • New Shank Concept Art Released
    In approximately two weeks, Shank will descend into the bloody bowels of revenge when Klei Entertainment unleashes the 2D action brawler on August 24 for PSN and August 25 for XBLA.  To prepare for the carnage to come, Klei has released some concept art for the heroes, villains and weapons of Shank drawn by Jeff Agala, co-creator and creative director. Take a look at...
    by Brandon Hofer at August 11th, 2010 at 01:08 pm
  • Download Shank Music For Free
    An exclusive track from the upcoming title Shank has been released.  The soundtrack for the game was scored by a local friend of Klei Entertainment (the game’s developer), Vancouver musician Vince De Vera.  If the team can get 1,500 people to show their love for Shank by joining the community on Facebook, they’ll release the entire soundtrack for free…in...
    by Brandon Hofer at August 5th, 2010 at 03:08 pm
  • New Shank Co Op Screenshots
    Some new screenshots for Shank were released today showcasing some of the co op game play that this title will feature.  These screenshots show off Shank and his deadly sidekick Falcone in action. Shank is set to launch on August 24th for the Playstation Network and August 25 for XBox Live Arcade.  Check out the screens below and tell us what you think. ...
    by Brandon Hofer at July 21st, 2010 at 04:07 pm
  • New Shank Co Op Trailer Released
    A new trailer has been released for Shank and it has been revealed that it will hit the Playstation Network on August 24th with XBox Live Arcade following up on August 25th.  This is a new co-op trailer showcasing how Shank and his deadly sidekick Falcone ply their particular brand of retribution in the local multiplayer campaign. Shank tells a classic story of gangland...
    by Brandon Hofer at July 20th, 2010 at 06:07 pm
  • EA Announces Krawczyk As Shank Writer
    EA and Klei Entertainment announced today that acclaimed writer Marianne Krawczyk will be writing the story for the striking 2D action brawler Shank.  Krawczyk is best known for her BAFTA award-winning work on the God of War franchise and was named by Gamasutra as one of the top 20 game writers in the industry. “I’m very excited to be a part of Shank,”...
    by Brandon Hofer at May 13th, 2010 at 01:05 pm
  • New Shank Gameplay Video Released
    A new gameplay video for the upcoming title, Shank, is currently being shown at the Games Developer Conference in San Francisco.  This new video showcases new levels, new moves and new bosses.  Shank is a 2D cinematic brawler that is currently set to hit XBox Live and the Playstation Network sometime this summer.  Check out the new video below and tell us what you...
    by Brandon Hofer at March 9th, 2010 at 03:03 pm