Game Launch

Posted: 09/12/07

The much-anticipated title Heavenly Swordis now available in retail.

 


Animation Series - Episode Five: The Day of the Warrior

Posted: 09/06/07

The prophecy is a lie the girl child, Nariko, is an impostor. Yet duty does not stop. Nor does the march of Bohan's army. With the clan's destruction close at hand, Nariko's true destiny begins to emerge...


Making of Series - Episode Five: Creating the Music

Posted: 09/06/07

Watch and listen as the Heavenly Swordsoundtrack, composed by acclaimed musician, Nitin Sawhney, is brought to life by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Combining cinematic grandeur with the atmospheric intricacies of ethnic music from around the world, Sawhney's score is at once stirring and soothing, chaotic and calm and never anything less than amazing.

Animation Series - Episode Four: The Divine Birth

Posted: 08/30/07

Year after year, warlords pursue the Heavenly Sword™ and the clan protects it, but at a terrible cost. Their only consolation: the prophecy which promises that the Heavenly Warrior will be reborn among them.


Making of Series - Episode Four: The Sound of Combat

Posted: 08/30/07

Follow a tale of junk shops and flea markets as a team of New York-based foley artists hunt down the materials they need to create the thrilling sound effects for Heavenly Sword™.    

 


Animation Series - Episode Three: The Rise of Evil

Posted: 08/23/07

Two young men, Shen and Bohan, are destined to lead. Together they study the arts of war, but only one will learn the value of honor and duty. For the other, no earthly crown will ever be enough.

 


Making of Series - Episode Three: Capturing Performance

Posted: 08/23/07

Sixty cameras, a team of digital artists and the most advanced motion capture technology available provided the perfect platform for Dramatic Director Andy Serkis to shape the characters at the heart of Heavenly Sword™.


Animation Series - Episode Two: Guardians of the Sword

Posted: 08/16/07

The power of the Heavenly Sword™ is too strong, so strong that no mortal man can resist it. Yet, for those who succumb to temptation, the glory is fleeting. Wielding the sword carries a heavy, heavy price.


Making of Series - Episode Two: Bringing Design To Life

Posted: 08/16/07

See the development of characters, including Nariko, Kai and King Bohan, as they go from stills on a concept artist's drawing board to moving, fighting beings on an animator's computer screen. Thanks to the next-generation processing power of PLAYSTATION®3, the designers of Heavenly Sword™ are able to bring an incredible fantasy vividly to life.

Episode One: Introduction

Posted: 08/10/07

Meet some of the team from developer Ninja Theory, and find out about the concept behind Heavenly Sword™ - to create the world's first truly cinematic combat adventure game, and immerse gamers in the action like never before.


Episode One: The Legend of the Sword

Posted: 08/10/07

A weapon forged in heaven; a warrior sent by the gods.  Together they are mankind's only hope against the evil that corrupts the land.

 


The Official Heavenly Sword™ Website Goes Live

Posted: 6/12/07

Welcome to the official website for Heavenly Sword™, a cinematic, action-packed adventure game exclusive to the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) system. There's already plenty to see. Watch trailers, grab downloads and check out the latest screen shots now. Keep coming back for updates as we reveal more details. Nariko's story of redemption and revenge is one that PLAYSTATION®3 system owners won't want to miss. This is where they'll find everything they need to know as  Heavenly Sword's™ much-anticipated release date approaches.

 

 


 

Posted: 9/06/07

Cheatcc.com - Heavenly Sword Review
Gameinformer.com - Game Review
PS3.Gamezone.com - Reviews
Gamepro.com - Game Review


Posted: 8/16/07

Gamepro.com - Heavenly Sword News
IGN.com
GameTrailers.com - Trailers of Heavenly Sword
Gamespot.com - Video Interviews
Gamespot.com - Demo Launch
Joystiq.com - On With Heavenly Sword - Preview
Kotaku.com - Heavenly Sword Preview
Ninja Theory Blog
Gamersyde.com - E3 Update

 

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