The official press release is copied below.
Firefly
Online:
Cult Hit Series to Get Officially Licensed Multiplayer Online
Role-Playing Game
LOS
ANGELES — July 17, 2013 — Fox Digital Entertainment (FDE) and QMx
Interactive Inc. (QMXi), a developer of mobile games and apps, are
heading back to the Verse of the much beloved cult hit TV series
Firefly,
announcing today the first officially licensed video game, titled
Firefly
Online.
Firefly
Online (FFO)
is a multi-user, social online role-playing game that will initially
be available for smartphones and tablets, including those based on
iOS and Android operating systems.
Players
take on the role of a ship captain as they hire a crew and lead
missions, while trading with and competing against millions of other
players like themselves. Much like the crew of Serenity, the
Firefly-class transport ship featured in the original show, players
must do whatever it takes to survive in the Verse: find a crew, find
a job and keep flying.
Firefly
Online is
currently in development by QMXi and Spark Plug Games, an independent
video game studio. The game is expected to be released during the
summer of 2014.
“At
QMx, we know firsthand how great and powerful a franchise Firefly
is
and how mighty the Browncoats are,” said Andy Gore, CEO of QMXi and
Quantum Mechanix Inc., which produces official collectibles and
replicas for Firefly.
“It
has always been our mission to bring the Verse to life for our
customers in every way possible. The idea of creating an interactive
experience where fans can have their own Firefly adventures -- well,
that’s just too shiny for words,” Gore said.
“We
are thrilled to be partnering with QMx on Firefly
Online,”
said Matt McMahon, VP of Mobile for Fox Digital Entertainment. “QMx
has a long and successful history with Firefly
and
we couldn’t think of a better partner to make a truly innovative
game that will stand up in the Verse and to its passionate fans.”
“When
we were first approached with this challenge, we realized that
Firefly
is
unique among shows and movies, so only a unique game experience could
do it justice,” said John O’Neill, President of Spark Plug Games.
“Firefly
Online,
while having a lot of familiar game elements, will be like no game
you’ve ever experienced,” added O’Neill.
Firefly
Online players
will play a captain in the Verse that’s struggling to get by, just
like Capt. Mal Reynolds from the show, and dive in the following
features:
- Create a crew, customize a shiny ship and explore the Verse.
- Aim to misbehave in space and planet-side adventures.
- Pick-up and play anywhere with cross-platform, cross-device game play support.
- Engage with unique social features connecting Firefly fans.
To
sign up for more information or preregister for the game, please
visit www.KeepFlying.com.
Savvy
consumers and Firefly
fans
should keep an eye out for first-look game content, exclusive
collectibles tied to the game, and more goodness yet to come by
signing up for:
- The QMx Insider newsletter http://insider.quantummechanix.com/
- Firefly Online (FFO) on Twitter http://twitter.com/firefly_game/
- Firefly Online (FFO) on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/fireflyonlinegame
FIREFLY
™
&
© 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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