Animator of the Year for Shank

7th November 2011

Congratulations to Aaron Bouthillier, who was just named Animator of the Year at the Canadian Game Development Awards! Along with Aaron, Jeff Agala was also nominated Visual Artist of the year — we’re super proud of both of them! Check out Jeff and Aaron’s blogspots for more of their work.

Sword & Sworcery: EP’s Craig Adams (aka Superbrothers) ended up taking the Visual Artist award, which we are also super happy about. They are certainly deserving, and if you haven’t tried S&S:EP, you really should!

Look out for Aaron’s work on Shank 2 early next year. Hit the jump to see the award in all its fine glory.

The trophy is solid metal! Heavy enough to clobber someone with.

13 Comments Klei Replies Leave a comment

Shank's Fan on November 8th, 2011 at 7:21 am

Cool, congrats this is just nice.
joseffani on November 8th, 2011 at 9:12 am

can’t wait shank2….

shank’s fan
Yamato Ryou on November 8th, 2011 at 12:58 pm

Waaaa……
an@98 on November 8th, 2011 at 1:07 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You deserved that award! :-D
Radinquddus on November 8th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

Did i put 2 comment?If there,comment me
Radinquddus on November 8th, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Awesome shank 2D games ever!That reward…….Totally awesome!!!!Let’s support them everybody.
- an@98 on November 9th, 2011 at 7:24 am
  
  Yes! SUPPORT KLEI ENTERTAINMENT!!! :D
Dom on November 9th, 2011 at 2:30 am

CONGRATS, BOYS! :D
an@98 on November 20th, 2011 at 10:24 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mEftGaSo2gY

I saw the 1st trailer of Shank and I have to say this: It is even better from the E3 Trailer! because it expresses the REAl meaning of the game: Shank is not only a strong and violent man. he has another kind and tender side, that he shows only to the people he loves. And he wants to take revenge not only for his self, but because he lost the only person who made him happy.. You can watch the trailer by clicking on the URL below
vanz on December 10th, 2011 at 10:46 am

эта игра самая лучшая
an@98 on December 13th, 2011 at 3:34 pm

yep
Michael on December 19th, 2011 at 11:14 am

hmmm…. I wonder, that shank 2 can be on linux too??
- Olorin on January 4th, 2012 at 10:09 am
  
  I will nag if otherwise. ;-) It would make sense if Klein also ported their other titles, as this probably would secure them a foothold in new and growing markets.

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Mark of the Ninja Special Edition DLC Coming This Summer! 19th March 2013

Every since Mark of the Ninja was released, we’ve had numerous requests for more. The trouble is, we very intentionally built Ninja to be a complete experience, both in terms of its mechanics and narrative.

But you all kept sending us messages. Then we considered what a “Criterion Collection” version of the game might be like. And with that in mind, we’ve been putting together Mark of the Ninja Special Edition. Here’s what you can look forward to in the Special Edition:

- A new level, set in a flashback to the early life of Dosan (the enlightened tattoo artist) that will set the stage for the events that transpire in Mark of the Ninja.

- A new style of play, which includes a nonlethal takedown ability, and provides a hybrid of lethal and nonlethal approaches to the game.

- Two new items, one more geared to stealth and concealment and one a bit more direct. Both the items and the new play style will be available in the main game as well as the new level. (more details at a later date).

- Finally, we’ve added a ton of developer commentary to the main game. All the original levels will feature a number of commentary nodes that discuss various aspects of the game’s creation, anecdotes, at least two history lessons and other behind the scenes info from nearly everyone on the team.

- Developer commentary has been fully localized for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese. (Additional details below.)

For anyone who has already played Mark of the Ninja, we’re hoping the Special Edition will give them a reason to revisit the game with both new challenges and insights, much like you’d watch the director’s commentary of one of your favourite movies.

The Special Edition will be available as DLC on Xbox Live Arcade and Steam. It will be released this summer (price still TBD).

Additionally, the Special Edition will be playable in part at PAX East this upcoming weekend at booth #774. If you’re going to be in Boston, we’d love to chat with you and have you check out the game (along with Don’t Starve, of course)!

Thanks again for support us and our game, and we can’t wait to get the Special Edition out to you all!

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