Details on Demonik and The Darkness

Majesco Entertainment Company, a provider of diversified products and content for digital entertainment platforms, today announced, Demonik and The Darkness ? next generation games which will send the heart pulse racing on players. Demonik is being developed for Xbox 360 and PC, while The Darkness is being made for the PlayStation3 and Xbox 360.

Demonik
Platforms: Xbox 360, PC
Genre: 3rd Person Action/Horror

Deep within the Underworld, Demoniks rage against their hell-like slavery and are summoned to do the bidding of the humans brave, or foolhardy, enough to summon them. As a Demonik, you will stalk through various environments and perform the tasks of vengeance your summoner bids you to do. Many will stand in the way of your vengeance, but no one ever said causing pain and destruction would be easy. Luckily, you're extremely proficient at causing suffering. For every successful summoning, you will grow in power until you can finally break free from the chains that bind you. Soon, Earth will do your bidding and you will rule them all.

Features:

Master Horror writer, Clive Barker, to pen Demonik's story
Wield over 25 deadly powers to maim, kill and wreak havoc, such as:

- Hellfire: Burn everything in sight and rain down fire from above

- The Devil's Hand: Grab and manipulate objects or humans before throwing them where you see fit

- Plague: Spread disease and leprosy amongst your targets. Body parts that fall off may contaminate others or even explode

- Swarm: Command swarms of locusts, scarabs and other varied creepy-crawlies and set them against your target; often only bones will remain
Cheat death by possessing and taking control of any human character you encounter
10 massive levels from around the globe featuring objects to throw, impale upon and wreak havoc with
Challenge your friends' mastery of their Demonik powers via Xbox Live death matches
Demonik models created by world-famous Marvel artist David Finch (X-men, Avengers)
Supports HDTV and Dolby 5.1 Surround sound

For more information on Demonik, view this news.

The Darkness
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Genre: Action

Fearless Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado is part of the Franchetti crime family helmed by vicious cousin Paulie. On the eve of his 21st birthday, Jackie is suddenly possessed by the terrifying and spectacular powers of the Darkness. Though his supernatural entity lets him wreak terrible havoc on his enemies, the Darkness also has a strong will of its own. Jackie must learn to control the Darkness that lurks within him while harnessing its power to overthrow Paulie and fulfill his destiny.

Features:

Based on the best-selling comic The Darkness created by Top Cow. Launched in 1996, the highly popular comic is currently published in 19 different languages around the world.
A seamless and unique blend of modern crime drama and supernatural horror with both first and third person non-linear game play
Highly destructible environments: Stalk the gritty New York slums, harbors, subway tunnels and rooftops, then defeat the terrifying creatures of The Otherworld-a parallel reality where the Darkness dwells
Developed by Starbreeze-the team behind the best-selling and critically acclaimed The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
Experience the market-leading Starbreeze engine for the next generation of consoles