Factsheet

Developer:
Extend Studio
Based in Bangkok, Thailand

Founding date:
July 4, 2008

Website:
x10interactive.com/ares-ex

Press / Business Contact:
contact@x10studio.com

Social:
Facebook
Twitter

Releases:
PC, XBLA

Address:
8, Viphavadi-Rangsit 16/28, Dindang, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

Phone:
+6626907818

Description

"A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX" is the upgraded version of A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda, the award-winning 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling platform game that originally hit Steam in 2009.

The game takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Features

  • Receiving EX Transmission – A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX has been refitted with new friendly UI, control scheme, and leaderboards.
  • Upgrade Complete – Armed with new weapons, abilities, and even a new playable ally, humanity’s secret weapon has never been stronger.
  • Obstruction Eminent – Ares isn’t the only one with new tricks; new enemies and bosses have also joined the fray. Along with challenges stages, you’ll need all your might and power to fight off these guys.
  • Uncharted Sectors – With readjusted maps and completely new levels, there are an abundance of areas to explore for new and returning robots alike. Delve deeper into the world of A.R.E.S. and discover new areas of Minos Space Station you never knew existed!
  • Visuals Updated – New high resolution textures as well as brand new animated cut scenes.
  • Audio Enhanced – A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX comes complete with the original soundtrack by Hyperduck Soundworks. Also now boasting a completely new additional soundtrack for the second campaign from Heavy Metal master Charlie Parra Del Riego, a perfect fit for Tarus the heavy metal Tanker.

Videos

A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX - E3 Trailer Vimeo

A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX - Debut Trailer Vimeo

Images

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Awards & Recognition

  • "Microsoft Dream-Build-Play Challenge 2010" - Worldwide, 2010
  • "Thailand ICT Award 2013" - New Media and Entertainment Category, 2013

Selected Articles

  • "A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda finally coming to XBLA with EX edition, sequel planned"
    - John Polson, Indiegames
  • "A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda getting an EX version for X.B.L.A."
    - Mike Schramm, Joystiq

Team & Repeating
Collaborators

Nenin Ananbanchachai
Game Producer, Lead Game Designer

Chakkapun Singto-ngam
Lead Programmer

Somjade Chunthavorn
Lead Artist

Sittipon Simasanti
Engine Programmer

Chanyut Leecharoen
Graphic Programmer

Siruit Busayapoka
Game Designer

Aeksiam Wuttirak
Artist

Sirawat Pitaksarit
Sound Programmer

HyperDuck SoundWorks
Sound Music

ORiGO GAMES
Co-developer

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