Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that a game based upon the movie Wanted is being created. Under development at GRIN, whose credits include Tom Clancy: Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and the upcoming Bionic Commando, the game will incorporate elements like "curving bullets" and "assassin time." Story-wise,the Wanted game will take place directly after the movie and even will go into more detail of Wesley Gibson’s training
"Wanted is a striking property with gripping action, which presents strong gaming possibilities," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Publishing the Wanted game is an excellent opportunity for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to team with Universal on a global property with terrific cross-platform potential. Players will get to immerse themselves in the Wanted universe with a stunning visual experience and engaging gameplay."
"The team at GRIN has a proven track record of creating action games that push the envelope in terms of gameplay and combat," said executive game producer Pete Wanat. "With the Wanted video game, GRIN is creating entirely new gameplay mechanics and an experience that pulls no punches. Gamers and fans of the film alike will be blown away by the ability to curve bullets, pull off amazing combat sequences and literally conduct a symphony orchestra of action with the arsenal available to the most powerful assassins in the world."
The Wanted game will release late in 2008 for PC and "next-gen consoles."
