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Ignition plan new Unreal-powered FPS

New game taking shape in Florida

A brand new first-person shooter is being created by Ignition, the "groundbreaking" title set to make use of the Unreal Engine 3, Epic's middleware used in so many different titles in this generation.

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"Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 is an extremely versatile engine," offered Jeremy Stieglitz, game designer at Ignition Florida.

"So when deciding on technology for Ignition Florida’s first next-generation video game, there was no questioning that Unreal Engine 3 is the way to go."

The title is said to be based on a new IP, which is due out in 2009, and Epic are also happy to be involved.

"Ignition Florida is pushing Unreal Engine 3 in a very exciting direction, especially in terms of environmental capabilities," beamed the affable Mark Rein.

"These guys have the chops to create some remarkable games, and we have complete faith in their technical and creative abilities."