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Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America

Posted By: Becky

Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/16/08 11:17 AM

Overclocked has Shipped to Stores



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Leading computer software publisher Lighthouse Interactive and dtp Entertainment are proud to announce that Overclocked: A History of Violence, is in stores now. Created by award-winning developer House of Tales Entertainment this psychological Adventure game on PC DVD-ROM is available in major retail stores across Canada and the U.S., including: Amazon®, Best Buy®, Circuit City®, EB Games®, Fred Meyer®, Fry’s®, J&R®, Microcentre®, Nebraska Furniture Mart® and Target®.

Overclocked explores an archetypical, yet actual condition of mankind: violence. Players will become engrossed in a world where memories and illusions; dreams and reality; perpetrators and victims… collide. Overclocked: A History of Violence is Windows® Vista™ compatible.



Standard Disclaimer: The game will reach shelves at some stores sooner than at others -- calling the store to see if the game has arrived yet might save you a trip.


Features

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· Experience Overclocked from various perspectives as you play as six different characters throughout the game
· Explore 45 diverse locations with densely animated pre-rendered settings
· Innovative storytelling techniques create a unique gameplay experience
· Meet and interact with a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own distinct personalities
· Characters come to life with fluid movements and realistic facial expressions created with EMotion™ FX 2 technology
· Cinematic cut-scenes designed using advanced camera techniques pioneered by feature films
· Exceptional visuals enhanced by shadow and shader effects, real-time atmospheric particle effects (rain, snow, lightening), and dynamic lighting
· Unique icon-based dialogue system



To read the GameBoomer's First Look and interview with the developer, click here. Click here for the game's webpage and here for the game's website.


MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS: Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista™
CPU: 1.3 GHz Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon™ processor
RAM: 512 MB (1 GB recommended for Windows® Vista™)
Video: DirectX® 9-compliant video card Shader Model 1.1
PC DVD-ROM: 4x
Sound: DirectX® 9 compliant sound card
Available Hard Disk Space: 5 GB
DirectX®: 9.0c
Other: Mouse, Keyboard and Speakers


Posted By: BrownEyedTigre

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/16/08 09:59 PM

Excellent news Becky! Thanks yay

Ana wave

Posted By: Darleen03

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/16/08 10:04 PM

Thanks, Becky

All go get your copy...Great game thumbsup
Posted By: Kaki's Sister

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/17/08 09:34 AM

Thanks Becky I'll start checking this weekend! bravo
Posted By: cailyn

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/18/08 09:09 AM

Thanks Becky,will be looking for this one in the stores wave
Posted By: Retired at last

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/20/08 03:08 AM

Dave form InteractCd sent me an email yesterday that my game has been shipped broccoli
Thank you Dave for such quick service bravo
Why wait for stores when you can go to InteractCD!!! thumbsup
RAL wave
Posted By: honeycomb

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/20/08 05:08 AM

I received it from InteractCd today. Dave was very fast in the delivery to Australia (under a week). Kudos.

One problem is when I tried to install the game my virus s/w (McAfee) picks up a program Adware-PornKings in the extract dll. I googled this problem in relation to the game and found another instance but only in relation to McAfee. It's either a bug in McAfee or ... well it's hard to believe a malicious adware program has got into the game's install program. Hmmm...what to do...
Posted By: Becky

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/20/08 07:24 AM

Honeycomb -- errr, really? You might try posting about this in the Glitches forum and see if any of the experts there have ideas about it. You could also contact Lighthouse Interactive Tech Support.
Posted By: honeycomb

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/20/08 09:30 PM

Thanks Becky. I installed it despite the warning and then did a scan. It was all clear. I think it was just McAfee being overly suspicious.

Looking forward to the game next weekend.

cheers
Posted By: Becky

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/20/08 09:33 PM

Good to know! Thanks, honeycomb.
Posted By: VRMpls2

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/20/08 11:22 PM

Found Overclocked at Best Buy yesterday. Have things to do tonight, but will be playing it when I get home.
Posted By: mission

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/21/08 04:51 PM

Saw Overclocked at EB Games. Placed at the bottom shelf, displayed sideways - front cover not seen, EB Games should give a new release game more prominent display.

It is quite difficult to browse for games at EB Games. They have a section for PC Games, but they do not classify the titles into New Release, Adventure, Action, Simulation etc like a book or music store.

Posted By: Belgar

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/23/08 04:34 AM

Same at Circuit City ... looked for about 10 minutes, nothing in order and they only had one box.

Great game, 2 dvd's one to install, one to run.
Posted By: Darlene

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/23/08 04:37 AM

wave Hello, all! Was browsing at BestBuy during a little free time today and 'Overclocked' is on the shelves. Was tempted, but wanted to get more info on what the 'Boomers think. So...I wait for your word.... smile
Posted By: gaily

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/23/08 03:41 PM

Darlene,
Just my opinion, but I would recommend Overclocked. It is very dark and atmospheric. Not for kids. Point/click dialog driven story. The story follows a logical progression. Nice graphics. A rather short game overall. I enjoyed playing it, but thought the ending was kind of weird.
Posted By: Belgar

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/23/08 04:34 PM

I loved the early easter egg ... the bus stop by the pier had a "moment of silence" poster, the guy said: "hmm a game by some unkown people and developpers".
Posted By: nickie

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/23/08 04:46 PM

I loved that too, Belgar. The developer having a little fun with us.
Posted By: GuybrushThreepwood

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/23/08 07:53 PM

My local Best Buy has about a dozen copies of Overclocked. I didn't buy it because I'm in a drawing for it at another site. That and since they had fewer copies of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened I decided to get it instead.
Posted By: fov

Re: Overclocked Arriving on Store Shelves in North America - 04/24/08 03:45 AM

I ordered it from Amazon this morning. I was going to wait for some reviews but I'm a big sucker for this type of game and I really enjoyed Moment of Silence, so I thought why not. Can't wait to start playing. laugh
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