Sony and Virgin Comics have announced a partnership to develop an MMO based on the comic book, “Ramayan 3392 A.D.” Sony will develop and publish the game, while Virgin will act as creative consultant.
The comic book, written by Shamik Dasgupta, was originally published in late 2006 and deals with a futuristic re-imagining of a well-known Indian epic, called “The Ramayana.” The story deals with the conflicts between human and demon factions in a post-apocalyptic world. The spiritual links found in the epic however are replaced with technology in the comic book. Many of the demons, for example, are created through robotics and nano-technology.
The game promises to be a different experience for players, as the core story elements will be derived from mythology probably less known to most gamers. As Sharad Devarajan, Co-Founder and CEO of Virgin Comics, explained:
“In a world increasingly dominated with games influenced by a western Tolkien mythos, Ramayan will offer gamers a chance to experience a whole new universe of characters and archetypes derived from one of the oldest cultures on Earth. Our mission at Virgin Comics has always been to allow this generation of Indian youth to have a creative platform through which to speak to the world. Through this collaboration with the likeminded visionaries at SOE, our young Indian creators will make gaming history worldwide.”
It already sounds like a good backdrop for an MMORPG. You can check out some initial art for this game here.
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by: Sisha
On February 23, 2008 at 9:43 am
i m so happy!! i grew up watching ramayan, and the pics are so cool.
can wait till it comes out!!!
by: suman lahiri
On March 14, 2008 at 12:15 pm
mind blowing artwork . that’s all i have to say.
by: tushar priyadarshi
On April 9, 2008 at 4:01 am
The images have given a good impact. Its good if it also has Mythology.The thing to be known is when will it come and the bad thing is the price.I am waiting to buy it !
by: Rabin
On July 14, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Western Boy: Ram is cool, he has a electrical sword, and he fights robotic creatures…
Indian Boy:He does not…
Where are we headed…
by: Raj Ramprachand
On September 26, 2008 at 10:55 am
This utterly disgusting and a plain consumerism of the west chewing up and making the most of our long and strong religion and culture. The worst thing about this all is that Indians are supporting this tripe (see above comments). Wake-up!…realise what’s really going on here and make a stand, I myself will be making a formal complaint to Virgin Comics and The Hindu Council UK.
Virgin you are making a BIG mistake.
Raj
by: Gurpreet Sandhu
On September 26, 2008 at 10:57 am
This is crap!…try doing that about the Koran…Virgin comics sucks!!
by: Rita P
On September 26, 2008 at 10:58 am
Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!Crap…utter crap how a company like Sony let alone Virgin can be associated with this is blasphemy!…BOYCOTT SONY AND VIRGIN I SAY!
by: Gary Ellery
On September 26, 2008 at 10:59 am
Boycott Sony! Boycott Virgin! Protest!
by: Kavita Chauhan
On September 26, 2008 at 11:02 am
Boycott Sony! Boycott Virgin! Protest!…can people get away with this crap?