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More info on Twisted Pixel's 'Splosion Man photo

Even though Twisted Pixel told me they weren't kidding, their new title 'Splosion Man certainly sounded a bit... funny. Today, the developer has reiterated that is wasn't an April Fools' gag -- 'Splosion Man is no joke.

Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade, 'Splosion Man is a game about a scientific creation born too close to the sun, a side-scrolling game that has you exploding enemies into chunks of ham and ribeyes. The title will feature four-player cooperative multiplayer, both online and off. 

Twisted Pixel has sent out a bunch of artwork for the title, which features robots and a four-armed ribeye monster. No s**t. Check it out.

BY THE WAY, WE WEREN’T KIDDING ABOUT ‘SPLOSION MAN

Creators of The Maw Confirm Next Title For Xbox LIVE® Arcade

AUSTIN, TX – April 2, 2009 – Millions quake in fear today as Twisted Pixel Games confirms the existence of the ‘Splosion Man.  In a world already doomed by the planet-scourge The Maw, this new threat emerges from a top-secret military lab, big science gone wrong.  His tale will be found on Xbox LIVE® Arcade shortly before the world is incinerated.

The Man Behind The ‘Splosion

Like a bad Icarus metaphor, scientists create ‘Splosion Man too close to the Sun.  Born of plasma and flame in an underground military lab, ‘Splosion Man can ‘splode at will, propelling himself around a side-scrolling world and destroying everything in his way.  Scientists unleash all of their technology in an attempt to stop him, but his path is relentless.  Any scientist he catches is ‘sploded into chunks of ham and ribeyes, the smell of their destruction terrifying, but also a little succulent.

The Four ‘Splosions of the Apocalypse

Scattered video feeds point to a chilling prospect: ‘Splosion Man may not be alone.  Up to four ‘Splosion Men have been seen traveling in concert, ‘sploding off of each other and working cooperatively towards total mayhem.  Further reports indicate the controllers of these ‘Splosion Men may be huddled together on couches, some may be connected via the interwebs, or perhaps even on couches and interwebs at the same time.

A Sick Populace Responds

Rather than phoning Mom or their local Congressman, some have seen fit to embrace this scientific monstrosity, going so far as to score his destruction and his fastest times and posting them to “leaderboards.”   Others have championed the largest creations of the scientists, dubbing them “bosses” and marveling at their strength and power.  Still others have acknowledged the upcoming destruction of our world and sat back to enjoy some last barbequed ribs; this is the only response we can truly condone.

About Twisted Pixel Games, LLC

Founded in 2006 by industry veterans, Twisted Pixel is the independent game development studio behind the 2009 IGF finalist and 2008 PAX 10 Audience Choice Award winning game The Maw for Xbox LIVE® Arcade, Steam, Greenhouse, and Direct2Drive. The company has two goals: 1) To create inspiring, character-driven original IP for premiere console titles; and 2) Providing top-flight contract games development work to leading publishers on their highly-anticipated titles. Learn more about us at www.TwistedPixelGames.com.

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Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 17:48
Tubatic
I still think Explodemon could take 'Splosion Man in a fight.

Seriously, these guys need to get together and put up a good old fashioned game character beef. Like Bandicoot vs. the rest of the industry.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 17:54
Chronic Logic
Insomniac vs Naughty Dog. Remember the good ol days?
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 17:55
Darren Nakamura
No way, Tubatic, 'Splosion Man could totally beat Explodemon.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 18:02
DaedHead8
I think they both look awesome but Explodemon has me more excited, probably because I've seen a teaser video for it. Do you hear me Twisted Pixel, I siad, TEASER VIDEO.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 18:03
Tubatic
Interesting wrong assessment, Dexter.

Explodemon has both explosion colored armor and the power of Engrish.

'Splosion Man would simply to become brittleness fluid. No contest.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 18:12
fetusmilk
not to mention explodemon is not on XBLA. so this is 360's knock off version
mrplow8's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 19:10
mrplow8
How is this different from Explodemon?
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/02/2009 22:03
Electro Lemon
fetusmilk: Actually, aside from the fact that these games play completely differently, Explodemon! might come to XBLA. Many people have reported it as doing so.
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