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“First True Digital 3D Console Game” Hits XBLA, PSN

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By Tom Ivan

August 26, 2009

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Namco Bandai has released the “first true digital 3D console game,” Blitz Arcade’s Invincible Tiger: The Legend Of Han Tao, via Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network.

Available for 1200 MS points/$15, the downloadable kung-fu fighter is a retro-style arcade beat ‘em up designed to work as a 2D experience, as well as with all 3D Ready TVs and a selection of PC 3D gaming displays.

“We’re really pleased with Invincible Tiger; it’s been quite a journey getting to this stage and it’s brilliant to see such a quality game at the end of it. We aimed to first make a great retro-arcade game that’s easy to play but difficult to master first and then included a great digital 3D experience second,” said Blitz Arcade’s Ollie Clarke, who designed the concept.

Speaking at GDC Europe last week, Blitz Games Studios CEO Andrew Oliver said that games have the potential to drive sales of 3D-capable TVs in the same way that they have driven adoption of HD TVs. “People ask if 3D is really going to happen, but we're past that now,” he said. “It's happening. The technology is here.”

You can visit this website for more info about Invincible Tiger and for 3D support.