The next big summer blockbuster brought to you by Hasbro will also be falling in line with an almost obligatory video game release. Hasbro and Activision are once again teaming up to bring a video game based on a movie, based on an entertainment product. Activision has confirmed that Double Helix will take the helm for development of the game.
“We’re geared up for an outrageous sea and land conflict with the all new Battleship video game,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. “Inspired by the film’s exciting action and stunning backdrop, the game is next-gen naval warfare that thrusts players into the middle of humanity’s last stand against an unfamiliar menace.”
Interestingly enough, the game will be taking on a first person perspective, away from the traditional naval-based broadside action that many have become accustomed too. The new game will be a first person shooter from the perspective of one of the movie’s characters.
“With a Battleship videogame, we have an amazing opportunity to take our beloved property and give it a modern-day spin,” said Mark Blecher, senior vice president and general manager of Digital Media and Marketing at Hasbro. “The merging of tactical and action elements immerses players in an epic maritime conflict. Activision is completely up to the task of delivering a high-intensity thrill ride that’s perfectly suited for today’s console owners.”
This new game is just another example of the plight of the Battleship, a warship that has not seen a major naval engagement since the Battle of Jutland during the First World War. Though great ships such as the Musashi, Yamato, Bismarck and Tirpitz did see action in World War II, the age of the aircraft carrier has all but sealed their fate. The announcement of a Battleship game as a first person shooter has just put another dent in the majesty of the great warships of the 20th century.
