Peter Molyneux’s much talked about powerhouse Lionhead, today announced a new game to be developed betwixt veteran Jeff Minter, and Mr Molyneux himself. The new game, titled ‘Unity’, has been in development some five months, and is being built specifically for the GameCube. Minter’s studio in Wales is apparently undertaking the core of the development, but will be assisted by Lionhead’s extensive audio, testing, production and PR departments. Here’s some official spiel:

Unity is a fabulous journey through a succession of beautiful abstract 3D spaces, with gameplay varying in tempo, from fast paced shooting to a more gentle progression. Audio effects will be closely linked with the games pace and tempo and will be an integral part of the playing experience.

The project is already five months underway and is to be the subject of a ten- page EDGE feature at the end of the month. The visual effects that Minter has already managed to create stunned even Edge's experienced editorial team.

commented that "Jeff Minter is one of the people that inspired me to get into the industry. I queued along with everyone else in the 80's to get his autograph and even considered getting a Llama! To be working with one of the founding figures of this industry is a huge honour, I am sure we'll be producing a game that is amazing and unique". Jeff Minter expressed similar enthusiasm. "I am very happy indeed finally to be able to talk about this excellent collaboration between Llamasoft and which will allow me to work on what is basically my dream project. The chance to undertake this work with the backing of one of the best and most respected development houses in the world, and with the guidance of some of the finest and most creative minds in the business, is perhaps the greatest opportunity I have had in my entire career, and I believe that together we can produce something truly extraordinary". More news on the intriguing Unity as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge

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  1. Nick Unregistered 6 years ago

    Perhaps Minter can teach Molyneux to make games fun, rather than 'revolutionary', again. Lets hear it for the llama's!

  2. dgh Unregistered 6 years ago

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