2K & 3D Realms Officially Announce Prey - 26.4.05

2 K Games and 3D Realms have announced Prey for the PC and an upcoming "next-generation" console.

The game will be developed on a "significantly enhanced" version of id's DOOM 3 engine by Human Head Studios under the supervision of 3D Realms, and will be unveiled at the E3 Expo in a movie-theater-style exhibition:

"The initial concept for Prey had been incubating for a while, waiting for the right opportunity to come along," said George Broussard, President of 3D Realms. "We jumped at the chance to create this game with a talented developer like Human Head Studios and next-generation technology like the Doom 3 engine."

Scott Miller, CEO of 3D Realms, added, "Prey is special for many reasons, including several new and original gameplay features and a tightly integrated story that packs an emotional punch, unlike other first person shooters."

"Our collaboration with 3D Realms has been enormously rewarding," added Timothy Gerritsen, CEO of Human Head Studios. "With their help, Prey is sure to breathe new life into the first person shooter genre with a compelling story, innovative gameplay mechanics and dazzling imagery, which is powered by our significantly enhanced version of id Software's original Doom 3 engine."

2K Games And 3D Realms Announce Prey - Human Head: PREY ANNOUNCED!!!!!!

The game idea was initially created in 1995 but ended up being shelved for many years before the first rumour of development being restarted came from a report on CNN's Game Over Column earlier this month, shortly after, a teaser website (www.prey.com) appeared.

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3DRealms.com
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Scott Miller blog - CEO of 3D Realms
Internet Archive of the Prey Game FAQ from 1998
Prey Taking Shape (17 April)
Shelved 3D Realms Prey to be Unveiled at E3 (6 April)
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