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  Oddworld - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oddworld, as a planet, is measured as ten times the size of Earth, a fraction of which has been featured in the games.
Elum are one of the few creatures domesticated by Oddworld's native cultures, and are used as beasts of burden by the Mudokons.
Scrabs are one of the Oddworld ecosystem's apex predators.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oddworld   (4721 words)

  
 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee - GameCritics.com
Fans of the 2-D Oddworld games, Abes Oddysee and Abes Exoddus, might be miffed at just how differently Munchs Oddysee plays, but if the character designs were the big draw before, they may still have a good time with this one.
A great example of this is Oddworld: Munchs Oddysee, a game that combines its own original, undercooked ideas with redundant elements culled from many different genres to form an innovative, uneven, tedious mess.
It feels like Oddworld Inhabitants had some great preliminary ideas and not enough time or imagination to follow through on their promise.
www.gamecritics.com /review/oddworldmunch/main.php   (1235 words)

  
 WORTHPLAYING - - All about games !
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience.
Since its debut, the Oddworld series has become one of the most popular game franchises of all time with nearly five million units sold worldwide, garnering more than 100 industry awards and gracing the cover of more than 50 magazines.
Oddworld Stranger, which is currently under development for a planned spring 2005 debut, will be published and distributed by EA under the EA GAMES brand.
www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=21287   (249 words)

  
 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath - Xbox (XB) Reviews - The Armchair Empire
The Oddworld games have always been known for their great storylines, great graphics, and generally strange cast of eclectic monster-looking-but-not-quite-a-monster characters.
And OSW is much better than the previous Oddworld universe Xbox-exclusive title, Munch’s Oddysee, by bringing an absolutely amazing story, just as amazing graphics, and a Sergio Leone spaghetti Western flair to both its lead character and setting.
The Stranger is reminiscent of some sort of feral, mountain lion-like creature, while many of the townsfolk are fowl creatures and the tribe appears to be is a bunch of gigantic walking tadpoles.
www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/XBox/oddworld-strangers-wrath.htm   (1265 words)

  
 Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Review / Preview for Xbox (XB)
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath explores a new dimension in the Oddworld universe.
It was said that they wanted to take the Oddworld universe in a new direction and let gamers experience new characters.
Oddworld Inhabitants represent the type of high quality developer with which we’re seeking to partner moving forward,” commented Greg Richardson, General Manager of EA Partners.
www.cheatcc.com /xb/rev/oddworldstranger.html   (1211 words)

  
 Stranger finds a home with Electronic Arts - Xbox News at GameSpot
Oddworld had previously partnered with Microsoft and developed its last game, Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, exclusively for the Xbox, but the two parties long ago went their separate ways.
In a statement to be released later today, Oddworld Inhabitants president Lorne Lanning said of the deal: “Partnering with EA is a major win for us." For its part, EA also expressed high hopes that the arrangement would net a solid game and a solid performer at retail.
GameSpot spoke with Oddworld cofounder Lorne Lanning about the upcoming game--how it differs from earlier Oddworld titles, a thing or two he learned from Munch, and what the sport of fly-fishing has to do with game design.
www.gamespot.com /news/2004/06/17/news_6100793.html   (1575 words)

  
 Oddworld Universe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Oddworld Universe and Oddworld-Web had the fortunate oppurtunity of interviewing Mark Snoswell, the CEO of Ballistic Media, and the main man behind the Art of Oddworld.
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath has been officially released in North America, according to a press release from EA Games.
Oddworld Universe is in no way associated with Oddworld Inhabitants, Infogrames, EA Games or Microsoft.
oddworld.dreamhost.com /oddworlduniverse.com   (480 words)

  
 Kikizo Games: News: Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath: Latest
Ever since EA started bringing Oddworld Inhabitants and the gaming media back together for demonstrations of Stranger back in September, we've been convinced that this is going to be something pretty special.
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath, as it was recently renamed, looks more than slightly impressive in this footage, which again raises the question of why on earth Microsoft would ever have dumped its developer (and yet still enthusiastically go about publishing a handful of comparatively pretty poor titles).
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is actually approaching rapidly now, with a US release scheduled for January 25.
games.kikizo.com /news/200412/005.asp   (286 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Oddworld Abe's Oddysee: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The game's developers, Oddworld Inhabitants, refer to the creature AI process as A.L.I.V.E. (Alive Lifeforms In a Virtual Environment), and it goes a long way toward making you feel as if you're interacting with an actual world and all its inhabitants.
Other variations from the platform norm include the absence of scoring (the goal is just to stay alive and save your friends, not rack up points), life meters (you'll know when you've expired), or extra lives (after death you simply start back at the beginning of the section you were in).
Best yet, unlike any number of platformers, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee requires lots of thinking in solving its puzzles, which are well constructed and challenging, instead of cheap and frustrating.
www.amazon.com /Oddworld-Abes-Oddysee/dp/B00000JHPN   (2036 words)

  
 Oddworld Stranger's Wrath » PopCultureShock
Years ago, Oddworld was released and gamers across the globe fell in love with its main protagonist, Abe.
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is a hybrid mixture of traditional 3D platforming and first-person shooting.
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is easily the most unique game in the series and also one of the best.
www.popcultureshock.com /reviews.php?id=3844   (966 words)

  
 TVG: Oddworld Speak Out // News
The latest in the Oddworld series, starring a new hero and an entirely new cast of characters.
Thankfully Oddworld Inhabitants CEO Lorne Lanning recently conducted a revealing interview that shed further light on the title.
To this extent Oddworld Inhabitants have developed an entirely new engine to power the game, one that they hope will power a wider range of games for 2004.
www.totalvideogames.com /news/Oddworld_Speak_Out_4910_3425_0.htm   (416 words)

  
 EA - Oddworld Strangers Wrath
In this new chapter in the Oddworld series, step into the role of the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah.
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath combines 1st- and 3rd-person action and shooting, award-winning Oddworld visuals, and an all-new game engine to deliver an unparalleled gameplay experience.
Equipped with a one-of-a-kind weapons system that gives a whole new meaning to “live” ammo, you will encounter massive environments, devious opponents, and hostile challenges along the way.
www.ea.com /official/oddworld/strangerswrath/us/features.jsp?ncc=1   (299 words)

  
 AVault | PC | Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Just as he closes in on a much-needed sabbatical after rescuing his companions from Ruptured Farms, where they were about to become the main ingredient in an appetizing edible, he has a vision.
Given its ghoulish nature, he could have attributed it to too much Soul Storm Brew, but the truth is, his ancestors are unable to rest because the Oddworld's greedy entrepreneurs are at it again, this time digging up ancient Mudokon bones to use as an ingredient in the popular SoulStorm beverage.
It brings character interaction to a higher level, and proves that Oddworld Inhabitants is on the right path with the AI and experiments regarding "living, breathing" game characters.
www.avault.com /reviews/review_temp.asp?game=abe   (594 words)

  
 PlanetXbox - Features - Chats - Oddworld Inhabitants
Oddworld will be coming to the Xbox, chat with the developers to learn more...
This will be your chance to ask the developers of the Oddworld series any questions regarding their upcoming Xbox titles.
PlanetXbox: *resurrectionbob* The story of you telling the story of Oddworld to Sherry a few years ago is almost legendary now.
www.planetxbox.com /features/chats/oddworld   (3941 words)

  
 News: Oddworld Stranger Trailer - GamersHell.com
Oddworld Stranger, the next installment in the famous Oddworld series (Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, Abe’s Exoddus and Munch’s Oddysee), is scheduled for release in Spring 2005, on PS2 and Xbox.
Oddworld Stranger combines first and third-person gameplay with familiar Oddworld elements and an all-new engine to deliver a unique gameplay experience.
Oddworld Inhabitants, Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, Abe’s Exoddus and Munch’s Oddysee are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
www.gamershell.com /news/14895.html   (594 words)

  
 Electronic Arts To Publish The Next Oddworld Game For Playstation 2 And Xbox
Electronic Arts announced today that it has signed a agreement with Oddworld Inhabitants for the worldwide publishing rights to the next Oddworld game, the latest in the internationally acclaimed character-based action series.
With this next title the Oddworld team has taken a combination of traditional genres and added their own unique twists to deliver a refreshingly new interactive experience.
Oddworld Stranger on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in Spring 2005
www.gameinfowire.com /news.asp?nid=4578   (545 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Peculiar weapons help 'Oddworld' shine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The gimmick in EA Games' new "Oddworld Stranger's Wrath" is its weapons system, which isn't like any you might expect.
To earn your bounty, you must walk up to the stunned (or deceased) outlaw and press the X button on the Xbox controller, which sucks him into a bag with a kind of portable vacuum cleaner.
That said, "Stranger's Wrath" is just as humorous and entertaining, and ultimately, it's a more gratifying adventure than its predecessors because of the live ammo gimmick that remains fresh until the game's climactic conclusion.
www.usatoday.com /tech/columnist/marcsaltzman/2005-02-09-saltzman_x.htm   (608 words)

  
 Oddworld is developing game for PS2 - Beyond3D Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Then MS made the deal with Oddworld to make it Xbox-exclusive and then Lorne talked about how PS2 was too limited and only Xbox could let him realize his creative visions.
Recently abandoned by Microsoft, Oddworld Inhabitants and their next game in the Oddwold series, has found a home.
Oddworld pulled their nearly complete last game (Munch's Oddysee) off the PlayStation 2 because they claimed the Xbox was the only console that can do the game justice.
www.beyond3d.com /forum/showthread.php?t=11521   (761 words)

  
 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee was the first game in the planned five part Oddworld Quintology, which includes Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee.
Oddworld Inhabitants had to alter the design of Mudokons to having only three fingers, or else face legal battles and large fines.
Oddworld Inhabitants made the altered designs a permanent feature; subsequent versions of Abe's Oddysee released outside Japan included both the changed packaging and changed Mudokon hand.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oddworld:_Abe's_Oddysee   (3152 words)

  
 CNN.com - Technology - Preview: 'Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee' - March 20, 2001
"Oddworld" veterans will appreciate the fact that Abe, the original star, is in this new game, but this time, Munch, an aquatic Gabbit, plays Costello to Abe's Abbot.
The previous "Oddworld" games for the PlayStation used pre-rendered backgrounds and each screen was relatively static.
Like the "Oddworld" games of old, "Munch's Oddysee" looks like it will deliver the same manic action/adventure gameplay that fans have come to appreciate.
archives.cnn.com /2001/TECH/fun.games/03/20/munch.oddyssee.idg   (359 words)

  
 Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee - AOL Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee is a very smart game with great puzzles, yet there's not enough variety in those puzzles to keep it completely entertaining throughout.
In later levels, the ones with the Egg Crates, you are capable of using a...
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee Reviews, Cheats, Previews, Screenshots, News and more on AOL Games.
videogames.aol.com /videogame/oddworld-munchs-oddysee/2922/game-main   (157 words)

  
 IGN: Oddworld Stranger's Wrath
Oddworld breaks rank from its past to give gamers a wild, beautiful and exceptional action experience.
The newest Oddworld adventure is unlike any Oddworld adventure before it.
Oddworld gives us the skinny on its new unlikely hero.
xbox.ign.com /objects/568/568699.html   (604 words)

  
 EA - Oddworld® Stranger's Wrath™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In Oddworld Stranger's Wrath, the new chapter in the award-winning Oddworld series, players step into the role of the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah.
Switching in real-time from 1st to 3rd person view allows the player to run at top speed through the richly detailed environments, ramming the opposition and with the use of the triggers on the controller, initiating melee combat via a head butt or spinning/flying fists maneuver.
Along the way, Stranger will encounter a variety of townspeople, enemies, and natives that could only be found in the Oddworld universe.
www.electronicarts.co.uk /products.view.asp?id=495   (452 words)

  
 Welcome to The Oddworld Library (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab5.csail.mit.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
TOL presents Oddworld fans with a comprehensive catalogue of knowledge, understanding, news and media, from the earliest interviews to the latest gossip.
Until then we have The Oddworld Cinema to keep us busy: created almost single‐handedly by Xavier, this gigantic database of over 300 videos encompases trailers, interviews, cut‐scenes and even channel idents and music videos, all available to download.
The Oddworld Library is not officially affiliated with Oddworld Inhabitants, Infogrames, Microsoft, Electronic Arts or Ballistic Publishing in any way.
www.oddworldlibrary.net.cob-web.org:8888   (478 words)

  
 Oddworld Forums - Powered by vBulletin (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab5.csail.mit.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This is the place where you can talk about miscellaneous things that aren't related to Oddworld.
Here is where you can view or post fan fics and art to receive feedback.
Take on a character and transport yourself to the world of Oddworld.
www.oddworldforums.net.cob-web.org:8888   (245 words)

  
  - Next Level Gaming News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
One of the most anticipated titles of 2005, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath takes the series in a new direction, combining first and third person gameplay with signature Oddworld humor and storytelling.
"Oddworld Stranger's Wrath" challenges players to step into the role of the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah.
Developed by Oddworld Inhabitants, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath for the Xbox is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.99.
www.nlgaming.com /nl/asp/id_4095/nl/newsDisp.htm   (248 words)

  
 Oddworld Stranger's Wrath News
In Oddworld Stranger's Wrath, players step into the role of the Stranger, a rough and tumble bounty hunter who tracks down outlaws for moolah.
Using a special weapons system that gives a whole new meaning to "live" ammo, players encounter deviant species and hostile challenges along the way.
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath Official site at eagames is now open!
www.oddworld.com /stranger/ow_stranger_main.shtml   (130 words)

  
 The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Art of Oddworld Inhabitants: The First Ten Years 1994 - 2004 is a high quality art book featuring the artistic journey of the legendary game company Oddworld Inhabitants from its first ten years - from Lorne Lanning's vision of the first Oddworld hero in 1994 to the present.
The book is an extraordinarily high quality fine art production depicting the story of the art and vision of Oddworld and how the company approaches the art/design process.
It also shows how the design process maintained the highest standards of creativity and quality while evolving a coherent universe populated with characters that expressed rich and unforgettable personalities.
www.ballisticpublishing.com /books/oddworld   (256 words)

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