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[Bundy]

Today, at the Nordic Game Conference 2014, we were awarded 500.000 Danish Kroner (67.000 EUR) in development support from the Nordic Game Program for the concept of our new IP ‘Hunger’ (working title).

‘Hunger’ is a third-person 3D action adventure game with stealth and exploration elements. A nine-year old girl named Six is kidnapped from her home and taken to work in The Maw – a surreal underwater resort catering to the whims of the powerful elite. When an unexpected twist of fate offers her a chance at freedom, Six takes a journey through the bizarre and unpredictable world of The Maw, and catches a glimpse at the corrupt heart of modern happiness.

“This is not only a huge vote of confidence from the Nordic Game Program expert group,” says CEO Ola Holmdahl. “The grant enables us to explore an idea we are deeply passionate about. Hunger holds fantastic potential, and our job now is to harness that promise into a great experience.”

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Update

There's no word on platforms, but Tarsier did sign a first-party deal with Sony back in 2010 on an unannounced project. Also, today's press release notes the studio is "working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment," although that's not specified as relating to Hunger.

Update 2:

Super excited about this!

As mentioned earlier, we are currently aiming to make it a downloadable title for PS4. I can't say more than that and what's in the blog post, but it's really encouraging to see that you guys like what we've revealed today.

 

[injurai]

Seeing a bit of a spirited away influence in this. Look forward to seeing more.

 

[Usobuko]

Well, I like the premise, back story and aesthetics of concept art.

 

[GCX]

Hopefully they'll be able to convey that concept art and atmosphere to the final game.

 

[Sendou]

Oh neat.

 

[StuBurns]

Their website still teases Metronome, crazy.

 

[Guymelef]

Never forget

 

[Aostia]

I like the artwork, let's take a look at the gameplay!

 

[Steverulez]

Looks and sounds good.

 

[Dusky]

Might want to add this to the OP

Currently there are no details on release dates for Hunger. Holmdahl told Polygon that Tarsier is aiming to make Hunger a downloadable title for PlayStation 4.

http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/21/5735248/hunger-tarsier-studios-new-game-littlebigplanet


Loving that art style btw.

 

[Salex_]

I love the premise and genre choice. Looking forward to learning more about the game.

 

[Acquiescence]

Bit of a City of Lost Children vibe there. I'm intrigued.

 

[TomShoe]

That water looks fantastic. I'm certainly interested.

 

[Empty]

their littlebigplanet game was brilliant but it'll be interesting to see them tackle a radically different tone

 

[Kouriozan]

‘Hunger’ is a third-person 3D action adventure game with stealth and exploration elements.

Sign me in.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Sounds interesting. Tarsier have a publishing deal with Sony, don't they? Any chance it will show up on Vita?!

 

[Crab Milk Mickey]

Murky underwater scenery? Ick.

I'd still like City of Metronome to be revisited one day though.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

Looks interesting, I was wondering what they might do next.

 

[OldRoutes]

Oh man, I love this era of Indie Gamers. I'm excited about all those unique titles being announced right next to the Call of Duties 28!

 

[shink]

Art looks cool. I'm interested.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Looks cool. Getting some James and the Giant Peach vibes from the art for some reason

LBP Vita was fantastic. Interested to see this in action

 

[Hoo-doo]

"Bring me Solo and the Wookie"

 

[P33KAJ3W]

Never forget

What is this?

 

[KZObsessed]

For PS4? Awesome.

I wonder if pixeljunk are doing anything PS4

 

[Mdk7]

Sick concept art, it's under my radar from now on.

 

[LilWayneSuckz]

Yes. This sounds excellent. And I loved LBP Vita

 

[dampflokfreund]

Excellent Sony! Away from these generic shooters.Pls more of this!

 

[Mdk7]

What is this?

City of Metronome, a PS3 game stuck in a developement limbo announced at the beginning of last gen.

 

[Tregard]

Sounds good, I'm interested.

Still hoping Metronome is a thing, though.

 

[PSYGN]

What is this?

I think it's from "The City of Metronome" and I think it was cancelled, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Shin-Ra]

Didn't Tarsier split in two? I'm still confused about that.

First thing I thought of from the concept is Abe's Oddysee.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Excellent Sony! Away from these generic shooters.Pls more of this!

Sony is never mentioned, and the fact that they got funding from the Nordic Game Program makes me think this will be on the PC.

 

[Mr. Bamboo]

I'm getting some Machinarium vibes from that art style, and it excites me. Another reason to look forward to E3.

 

[Tsundere]

Awesome, can't wait for this on PS4/Vita.

 

[Number45]

Well LBP Vita is great and I love the style, so I'm tentatively in!

 

[BruiserBear]

It looks like she's standing on Jabba the Hutt.

 

[benny_a]

Blowny with another indie for the Indiestation. Where is Agent, where is Grand Theft Auto?

 

[Drencrom]

This sounds right up my alley, really dig the concept art.

 

[Doczu]

Hunger? Is it for the Vita? Because that's what i feel when i want to play on it.

 

[P33KAJ3W]

City of Metronome, a PS3 game stuck in a developement limbo announced at the beginning of last gen.

Well now I am sad.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

City of Metronome, a PS3 game stuck in a developement limbo announced at the beginning of last gen.

It was never announced for PS3 (or any other specific platform, for that matter), their partnership with Sony came about after The City of Metronome had already been put on indefinite hold.

 

[PaulloDEC]

Premise sounds fantastic, and Tarsier seem to have their heads screwed on. Count me way in.

 

[kiguel182]

That concept art looks amazing. I'll be keeping an eye on this.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Sounds pretty cool. Can't wait to see some screenshots.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Blowny with another indie for the Indiestation. Where is Agent, where is Grand Theft Auto?

What does this have to do with anything? What's the context for these comments?

 

[Jacobi]

I hope it's for Vita. 67.000€ is nothing though...

 

[AmethystEnd]

Blowny with another indie for the Indiestation. Where is Agent, where is Grand Theft Auto?

You're actually serious, aren't you? Ahaha, wow.

 

[Bundy]

Sony is never mentioned, and the fact that they got funding from the Nordic Game Program makes me think this will be on the PC.

=

There's no word on platforms, but Tarsier did sign a first-party deal with Sony back in 2010 on an unannounced project. Also, today's press release notes the studio is "working closely with Sony Computer Entertainment," although that's not specified as relating to Hunger.

 

[Syroc]

Super excited about this!

As mentioned earlier, we are currently aiming to make it a downloadable title for PS4. I can't say more than that and what's in the blog post, but it's really encouraging to see that you guys like what we've revealed today.

 

[Bundy]

Super excited about this!

As mentioned earlier, we are currently aiming to make it a downloadable title for PS4. I can't say more than that and what's in the blog post, but it's really encouraging to see that you guys like what we've revealed today.

Thank you for the update
(in the OP now)

Am I allowed to ask:
Is it a PS4-only game?
Or has the Sony deal (years ago) nothing to do with "Hunger"?
Aaand is the exclusive first party deal with Sony still going?
Oooooor Option 3: You can't talk about it