Risen demo released

Deep Silver and developer Piranha Bytes have released a North American version of the playable demo for the role-playing game Risen, offering players a chance to get a first impression of some of the adventures that await them on the island of Faranga. Of course, the demo also allows them to test how well the full version of Risen will run on their PCs.

The demo is available for download at risen.deepsilver.com.

The Risen demo lets players experience the introduction of the nameless hero who survives a shipwreck and lands on the shore of the Island of Faranga. Numerous decisions must be made within the course of the adventure, each one influencing the storyline in different ways. The complete retail version of Risen is now available in stores and via Steam.

It came from retail: Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009

Games making their way to retail this week are like cable television: plenty of selection with not much really worth getting involved in. On the other hand, the new PSP GO system - you know that new PSP with a new design, high price tag and the ability NOT to play UMD disc is in stores on Oct. 1, assuming you’re looking forward to that.

There are some promising prospects this week including the new RPG Risen from Deep Silver, Beaterator, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Tornado Outbreak. Full list below, sorted by date and alphabetical order for your convenience!

Sept 28:

Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition - Xbox 360, PS3

Sept. 29:

Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition - Wii

Battle of Giants: Dragons - DS

BCFX: The Doug Williams Edition - Xbox 360

Beaterator - PSP

Deca Sports 2 - Wii

Dreamer: Top Model - DS

Family Fun Football - Wii

Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun - Wii

Family Feud - Wii, DS, windows

Hidden Mysteries Titanic - Wii, DS

Imagine: Salon Stylist - DS

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - DS

MySims Agents - Wii, DS

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - PS3

Rock Band: Beatles Special Value Edition - Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

Tornado Outbreak - Wii, Xbox 360, PS3

Undead Knights - PSP

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga - Wii

Wii NERF Switch Shot w\ Red Reveal - Wii

Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road - DS

Oct. 1:

Fallen Earth: Welcome to Apocalypse - Windows

Gran Turismo - PSP

Sony PSP GO (Black)

Sony PSP GO (Pearl White)

PSP Go 2GB M2-Pro with Adapter - PSP Go!

PSP Go 4GB M2-Pro with Adapter - - PSP Go!

PSP Go 8GB M2-Pro with Adapter - PSP Go!

PSP Go Carry Case - PSP Go!

PSP Go Component Cable - PSP Go!

PSP Go Screen Protective Film - PSP Go!

PSP Go In-Ear Headset - PSP Go!

PSP Go Traveler Case - PSP Go!

Oct. 2:

Risen - Windows

One more web tale for Risen

Deep Silver today announced the third and final chapter of the official Risen Experience website at risen.deepsilver.com.

The stranded hero, the star of this new game from the makers of the Gothic series, has acquired a mighty weapon and is given a mission by island dweller Neil. He is supposed to obtain a treasure from a nearby temple. Naturally, this quest involves all kinds of danger. But once he has fulfilled this task, the road to HarbourCity will finally be open to him. This is how the latest story begins..

Risen will be released for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC. More information about Risen can be found at risen.deepsilver.com.

Risen voice talent revealed

Deep Silver revealed the voice talent it has lined up for the forthcoming role-playing game from Piranha Bytes. Piranha Byte’s game, Risen, will feature Andy Serkis as The Inquisitor. Serkis is best known for his CG character representations of Gollum in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong in the movie of the same name. Veteran British actor, John Rhys Davies, who has starred in such films as Indiana Jones and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, plays the role of Don Esteban. Movie actress Lena Headey, who played Sarah Connor in Terminator TV spin-off Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles takes on the role of Patty.

Serkis, Rhys-Davies and Headey are joined by a lineup of British TV actors including Torchwood actor Burn Gorman, Larkrise to Candleford star Brendan Coyle, Damian O’Hare from The Royal, I’m Alan Partridge star and Star Stories narrator Simon Greenall, Grange Hill actor Donald McCorkindale, fellow Grange Hill actor and Secret Diaries of a Call Girl star Stuart Organ. The Archers actress Louiza Patikas and Eastenders star Timothy Watson.

Risen will be released for the Xbox 360 and Windows. More information about the game check out risen.deepsilver.com.

Risen dated, hit beta milestone

Deep Silver announced that Risen will make its international debut on October 2, 2009. The new RPG from Piranha Bytes, the developers of the popular Gothic series of action games, recently entered into beta. Risen will be available for the Xbox 360 and Windows. Deep Silver says that the game is already “code complete,” with all voiceovers recorded and most of the code ready for vigorous testing and polish. A total of three quality assurance teams are working on the game - one directly at Piranha Bytes, one at Deep Silver, plus an additional external studio. Players can only hope that this new game offers a better localization for English speaking countries in Europe and North America.

Risen is an action role-playing game set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island. Much like Gothic, The Risen offer multiples ways to develop the story by actions and decisions. That story unfolds over four chapters. The game also promises a user control interface that supports both casual and hardcore gamers as well as full world streaming support for a seamless experience in the game world.

you can learn more about the game by visiting risen.deepsilver.com.

Risen web site goes live

Deep Silver and developer Piranha Bytes have launched the official website for the upcoming action role-playing game, Risen, today. Located at risen.deepsilver.com, the web site offers a glimpse into the latest RPG from the makers of the Gothic series including news, information, screenshots, videos and a place for the community to talk about the game.

Risen is a PC and Xbox 360 action role-playing game set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island. Risen unfolds over four chapters and will offer multiple ways to develop the story by the player’s actions and decisions. The developers of this game promise “an innovative and intuitive user control interface that will support both casual and hardcore gamers.” Other promises include full world streaming support, a unique character development system, and an advanced graphical experience built on Piranha Bytes’ latest game development technology.