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The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, Trailer And Screens
The surprisingly awesome Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay video game, which was released in 2004 for original Xbox is being shoved back in the womb, and let sit for a bit longer so it may be shot back out for the Xbox 360, PC, and Playstation 3in the spring of 2009. And it’ll be even more awesome.
You don’t believe me that it was awesome? Just read this testimonial:
BurnTheBlueSky: Excuse me, sir, SIR!
Reset Oh, yes? Me?
BurnTheBlueSky: Uh yes, you sir, game of the year, 2K4?
Reset Oh that’s definitely The Chronicles Of Riddick: EFBB.
BurnTheBlueSky: Really? Even better than Doom 3? Silent Hill 4? Fable?
Reset Oh yeah, no doubt.
BurnTheBlueSky: Even more mind blowing than Halo 2? Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal? Half-Life 2?
Reset Oh for sure.
Well, you read it here folks. Any how, back to the matter at hand. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is what they are calling the remake. It’ll be refinished in sweet sweet high def glory, with a whole new chapter, and online game play. Make sure you check out the trailer
Read on for more fun stuff. And check out an interview from Game Trailers
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• Multiple forms of combat – Unique blend of first-person range and melee combat with stealth kills and counter-attacks
• Atmospheric and cinematic first person shooter – Great story telling in sci-fi environments handled with AAA Hollywood treatment for an immersive journey through Vin Diesel’s blockbuster universe
• Multiplayer modes – Variety of fast-paced multiplayer and online options available for the first time in the Riddick franchise
• Bonus material –Escape from Butcher Bay, considered as one of the best games of 2004, has been re-mastered and will be included along with The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war, but it was a cheerful illustrator from England who helped to define the terrifying war-torn imagery that inspired what we now know as Grimdark (a hybrid genre combining horror with sci-fi/fantasy).
Unfortunately for fans of Warhammer 40,000, Trench Crusade and countless other sources of Grimdark thrills, veteran artist John Blanche passed away this week after struggling with health issues for the past few years.
While the artist retired back in 2023, he leaves us with an enormous legacy of iconic artwork that continues to inspire gamers and storytellers around the world to this very day.
The news is especially gloomy as it was only last year that Daniel Lowman and Napoleon Dynamite himself Jon Heder released The Grim & the Dark: The Search for John Blanche, a documentary following Heder’s exploration of the Grimdark genre culminating in a heartwarming encounter with Blanche in his own home.
Below is one of my favorite pieces by Blanche, his highly influential depiction of Warhammer 40k’s God-Emperor of Mankind on his Golden Throne.
We send our deepest condolences to John Blanche’s family, friends, and fans.
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