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“Velocity 2X first launched back in 2014 and quickly became a bit of a cult-classic.”
– Tyler Fischer (DualShockers)
Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition arrives on PlayStation 4 & PS Vita on June 30 (UK, Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand)
Publisher BadLand Games and developer FuturLab have now confirmed that the sci-fi platformer VELOCITY 2X: CRITICAL MASS EDITION will indeed be coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita as a boxed release in the near future 🙂
* UK, Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand: June 30, 2017
* North America: TBD
New Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition Reveal Trailer:
https://youtu.be/TEOTbI-B4Ek
Fans and newcomers to the franchise will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the development of Velocity 2X with war stories about the game’s creation, bass thumping tunes from the soundtrack, and the buttery-smooth 60 fps puzzle-platforming action Velocity 2X is known for. Those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive artbook courtesy of FuturLab (retailer-dependent).
DEVELOPER QUOTE:
James Marsden (director, FuturLab):
“Aside from receiving the lovely art book, soundtrack and all the expansions, the behind-the-scenes special feature content is really excellent. Fans will learn a great deal about how the game came about, how it developed, and the important roles that Shahid Ahmad and Joris de Man played in its production.”
ABOUT VELOCITY 2X:
Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition casts players as Lt. Kai Tana, the pilot of the prototype Quarp Jet. Nefarious tactics send Kai Tana and her teleporting Quarp Jet to a galaxy ruled by the evil Vokh, a tyrannical race of aliens who believe they have a divine right to rule the universe. They’ve created an armada by enslaving other races and seek to make humanity their next conquest. Kai Tana must free the enslaved races and use her Quarp Jet to stop the Vokh before they can discover its secrets and invade Earth.
KEY FEATURES:
* Experience top-down shoot ’em-up gameplay mixed with a side-scrolling platformer.
* Play more than 66 levels – plus the Daily Sprint expansion at 60 fps.
* Employ a variety of moves – including on-foot teledash, Vokh teledash combat, 360-degree shooting, telepod throwing, and cybernetic sprint.
* Engage the Quarp Drive teleport to outsmart your enemies in race-tuned space combat – and then dock your ship to infiltrate bases and destroy their defenses.
* Enjoy an expanded soundtrack by the talented Joris de Man, who’s back on board to provide audio and music!
Pre-Order Incentive:
Order now to get an exclusive Velocity 2X artbook courtesy of FuturLab. (retailer-dependent).
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PlayStation 4
Critical Mass Edition PlayStation 4 (on disc):
* Velocity 2X game.
* Critical Urgency expansion with 6 extra levels.
* Dual Core expansion with 10 extra levels.
* Daily Sprint expansion (a platforming level that is generated randomly each day; players can practice the level as many times as they like – but once they choose to start their final run, that score will be the one that appears on the leaderboard).
* Exclusive Making-Of Documentary (20+ minutes) produced by BadLand Games and Picture Book Films.
* Official soundtrack CD by Joris de Man (OST composer of Horizon: Zero Dawn).
* Exclusive Studio Booklet focusing on the inspiration behind the creation of the game.
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PlayStation Vita
Critical Mass Edition PS Vita (on cartridge):
* Velocity 2X game.
* Critical Urgency expansion with 6 extra levels.
* Dual Core expansion with 10 extra levels.
* Daily Sprint expansion (a platforming level that is generated randomly each day; players can practice the level as many times as they like – but once they choose to start their final run, that score will be the one that appears on the leaderboard).
* Exclusive Making-Of Documentary (20+ minutes) produced by BadLand Games and Picture Book Films.
* PS Vita edition does not include the OST and Exclusive Studio Booklet.
Pre-Order Details:
Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition is currently available to pre-order now from the retailers listed below.
PlayStation 4:
* Amazon – Spain
* GAME – Spain
* Lamee Software – Spain
* Fnac – Spain
* Juegaya – Spain
* Video Oca – Spain
* GameStop – Italy
* Mighty Ape – Australia
* JB Hifi – New Zealand
* Mighty Ape New Zealand
* EB Games – New Zealand
* GameStop – Germany
* Computer Universe – Germany
* Amazon – Germany
* Avilla – Germany
* Boom Stores – Germany
* MC Game – Germany
* Rakuten – Germany
* Media Markt – Germany
* GameWare – Germany
* GAME – UK
* 365 Games – UK
* Amazon – UK
* OZ Games Shop – UK
* Shop4World – UK
* Micromania – France
* Loot – South Africa
PS Vita:
* Amazon – Spain
* GAME – Spain
* Fnac – Spain
* PC Componentes – Spain
* Juegaya – Spain
* Video Oca – Spain
* Xtra Life – Spain
* GameStop – Italy
* GAME – UK
* 365 Games – UK
* Amazon – UK
* Shop4 – Germany
* Loot – South Africa
* Micromania – France
ABOUT FUTURLAB:
FuturLab was founded in Brighton, UK in 2003 by fine art graduate James Marsden. With no background in programming and design, James set about teaching himself everything from web design to console game development. He developed and published his first game for PSP and PS3 in 2010 called Coconut Dodge, which won Game of the Year 2010 from PSN Stores. By 2012, Velocity was born – and FuturLab soon became an award-winning game studio developing original handheld and console games.
ABOUT BADLAND GAMES:
Based in Madrid, Spain and established in 2011, BadLand Games is an independent company specializing in the physical distribution and global publishing of video games. In Spain, BadLand Games is the official distributor of AAA titles for all platforms including, Minecraft: Story Mode, La Voz, Sniper Elite 4 and the popular Darksiders Warmastered Edition. BadLand Games is also the publisher of indie titles such as: Anima: Gate of Memories, Heart & Slash, Dex, Castles, Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today, Ginger: Beyond the Crystal, BOOR, Vostok Inc, Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition, The Sexy Brutale: Full House Edition, Demon’s Crystals, and the in-house developed game, Awe.
BadLand Games Signs Deal with FuturLab to Publish Award-winning Game Velocity 2X
MADRID — Jan. 19, 2017 — Developer FuturLab and Spanish publisher BadLand Games have signed a deal to release the extremely popular and multiple award-winning game Velocity 2X for the PlayStation 4 and the PS Vita as boxed editions.
Velocity 2X made a stellar impact back in 2014. The forthcoming physical release will be a permanent reminder of what is most important to FuturLab — and the start of a great partnership with BadLand Games.
“We are delighted to be working with FuturLab. PlayStation gamers will be able to experience this addictive platform/shoot-em-up game with some fantastic extra content that was not previously included,” adds BadLand Games CEO Luis Quintans.
FuturLab has called the PlayStation 4 release the ‘Critical Mass Edition‘ because it represents a major milestone and a tipping point for the company. FuturLab Owner and Director James Marsden adds:
“The Critical Mass Edition is a statement of determination, taking creative leaps of imagination to inspire our players, and to continue creating opportunities for our team to learn, grow and inspire each other.”
This is the first collaboration between FuturLab and BadLand Games. FuturLab’s James Marsden continues:
“Working with BadLand Games to bring ‘Velocity 2X Critical Mass Edition’ to market was an easy decision,” explains James. “Their vision was clear, and their enthusiasm was palpable and infectious.”
Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition and the Standard Edition demonstrate BadLand Games’ continuing tradition of including amazing value-added content to its physical releases.
The PlayStation 4 Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition will contain the following:
Velocity 2X game.
Daily Sprint DLC.
Critical Urgency DLC, includes 6 extra levels.
Dual Core DLC, includes 10 extra levels.
Behind the scenes, making of videos.
Soundtrack CD by Joris de Man.
Exclusive studio booklet.
The PS Vita Velocity 2X: Standard Edition will contain the following:
Velocity 2X game.
PSN DLC code for Velocity Ultra on PS Vita.
Availability:
Both the Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition for PlayStation 4 and the Velocity 2X: Standard Edition for PS Vita are scheduled to be released in Q2 2017.
Assets:
Screenshots & Logos http://imgur.com/a/ulaqW
Mockups & Other Assets https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qvpqzah13o5oyns/AABTvl3upfXOeriEQeSybdKOa?dl=0
Social Media:
FuturLab
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/futurlab
Twitter – https://twitter.com/futurlab
Google+ – https://plus.google.com/107502185705446244872
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/FuturLabVideo
BadLand Games
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BadLandGamesINT/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/badland-indie
Twitter – https://twitter.com/BadLandGamesINT
About FuturLab:
FuturLab was founded in Brighton, UK in 2003 by fine art graduate James Marsden. With no background in programming and design, James set about teaching himself everything from web design to console game development. He developed and published his first game for PSP and PS3 in 2010 called Coconut Dodge, which won Game of the Year 2010 from PSN Stores. By 2012, Velocity was born — and FuturLab soon became an award-winning game studio developing original handheld and console games. For more information about FuturLab and Velocity 2X, please visit http://www.futurlab.co.uk and http://velocitygame.co.uk.
About BadLand Games:
Based in Madrid, Spain and established in 2011, BadLand Games is an independent company specializing in the physical distribution and global publishing of video games. In Spain, BadLand Games is the official distributor of AAA titles for all platforms including WRC 6, the Zombie Army Trilogy, and the highly rated Telltale Games titles The Walking Dead and The Wolf Among Us. BadLand Games works hard to support international indie developers by providing a work environment and a commercial and marketing program highlighting BadLand Games’ extensive publishing and distribution experience. Indie titles already published include Anima: Gate of Memories, Heart&Slash, 8DAYS, Dex, Zenith, Dead Synchronicity, Castles, Ginger: Beyond the Crystal — and the in-house developed game, Awe. To learn more about BadLand Games, please visit http://badlandgames.com.