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A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX is coming to XBLA
March 7th, in the year of our Lord 2013 -Torrance, CA
– Aksys Games is proud to announce that the epic world-saving
platformer game A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda will be re-imagined
for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft as A.R.E.S Extinction Agenda EX. Developed by Extend
Studio and Orgio Games, A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX puts you
in control of an advanced robot named Ares on a mission to save
the entire planet from eminent destruction. With all new special
content, including weapons, enemies, and new areas, A.R.E.S.
Extinction Agenda EXwill bring an awesome new world-saving
experience to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360. For more on what’s
in store in A.R.E.S Extinction Agenda EX, here is a quote from
Adam McClard, CEO of Origo Games:
“We are tremendously pleased to be working with Aksys to bring
this enhanced release of A.R.E.S Extinction Agenda. We feel this
version represents the full product we had in mind from step one
of the project. Aksys has been a big help to us with Xbox LIVE
Arcade for Xbox 360 and we hope that the fans of both of our
companies love this rendition of the game.”
A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX Story Summary
In the year 2060 Earth has reached the stars, during that time
an alliance was formed with a Robotic Alien race which the
humans call Atzai. The Atzai gave humans the means to end the
pollution plaguing their planet by building the Minos Space
Station, which the waste of Earth is used to form efficient
forms of energy for space travel. For once Earth was at peace,
and a strong bond forged between Human and Machine. However not
all Atzai agreed with helping the warmonger human race, and
slowly rebel factions formed inside the Atzai ranks.
Now the year is 2094 and the rebel faction Leader Zytron has
attacked and taken control of all the machines onboard the Minos
station. Atzai Command receives a distress call from Dr. Julia
Carson a chief engineer revealing that there are still survivors
on board at that Zytron has a secret Extinction Agenda for
mankind. Atzai Command sends their best option to infiltrate and
retake Minos from enemy hands, with the priority of saving the
hostages at all cost.
Take control of Ares and newcomer Taurus for two separate story
arcs, and uncover the conspiracy behind Zytron’s invasion of
Minos Station.
Ares is a combat specialist built to run faster, jump higher,
and fire quicker. And Taurus who is a battle veteran built for
giving and taking damage with his tank like body. Together with
their orbital handler Valkyl, they must race against the clock
to save the survivors and stop Zytron’s Extinction Agenda at any
cost.
A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX Features
Receiving Console Transmission - A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX
has been refitted with new console friendly designs, including a
new UI, control scheme, and leaderboards.
Upgrade Complete – Armed with new weapons, abilities, and even a
new playable character, humanity’s secret weapon has never been
stronger.
Obstruction Eminent – Ares isn’t the only one with new tricks;
new enemies and bosses have also joined the fray.
Uncharted Sectors – With readjusted maps and completely new
levels, there are an abundance of areas to explore for new and
returning robots alike.
Visuals Updated – New high resolution textures as well as brand
new animated cut scenes.
Audio Enhanced – A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX comes complete
with the original soundtrack by Hyperduck Soundworks. Also now
boasting a completely new soundtrack for the second campaign
from Heavy Metal master Charlie Parra Del Riego, a perfect fit
for Taurus the heavy metal Tanker.