WEBVTT -- English 00:00:10.663 --> 00:00:22.195 Consortium: The Tower is, like our previous game, a non-linear, single-player first-person immersive simulation, taking place entirely within a single location 00:00:22.242 --> 00:00:25.865 This time, you will find yourself at the center of a highly unusual 00:00:25.910 --> 00:00:27.910 hostage situation, atop a massive skyscraper 00:00:27.911 --> 00:00:30.131 in the heart of a near future, London England 00:00:30.132 --> 00:00:34.755 You will sneak, fight, explore and talk your way through 00:00:34.756 --> 00:00:37.807 an interactive story that is driven entirely by you. 00:00:37.807 --> 00:00:41.265 There are no cut-scenes, and we never take control away from you 00:00:41.267 --> 00:00:47.033 Think....the original Deus Ex videogame, combined with Die Hard 00:00:51.198 --> 00:00:54.304 Let's take a look at a few different approaches to the same situation... 00:00:54.969 --> 00:01:00.875 A contingent of potential combatants are on an outdoor balcony, and you've been tasked with discovering what they're up to. 00:01:01.048 --> 00:01:03.963 First off, you could try your hand at diplomacy 00:01:04.246 --> 00:01:09.176 In the Tower, you'll be able to literally speak any time, and anywhere. 00:01:10.539 --> 00:01:12.539 Terrorist: It's him! Form around me... 00:01:12.831 --> 00:01:15.754 Terrorist: O.K. Bishop Six, easy now... put down your weapon! 00:01:16.948 --> 00:01:18.948 Terrorist: Come on, Bishop... drop it! 00:01:22.132 --> 00:01:25.596 Terrorist: Good! Uhhh... now... you're coming with us! 00:01:26.662 --> 00:01:28.945 Terrorist: A deal?! This isn't the Global Senate.. 00:01:29.593 --> 00:01:35.716 Another approach is through the use of experimental, stealth gadgetry, you can avoid potential combatants entirely. 00:01:35.828 --> 00:01:37.828 Terrorist: Reynolds, is that you?! 00:01:38.186 --> 00:01:40.186 Terrorist: What the hell? 00:01:46.956 --> 00:01:50.094 Rook 25: Thank you, Bishop, I have access now... interpreting it... 00:01:50.486 --> 00:01:52.486 Rook 25: Let's see... 00:01:55.158 --> 00:02:00.564 Rook 25: Whoa. You're not going to believe this, but that device... it... this can't be right. 00:02:01.046 --> 00:02:04.314 And then, there's always the wild card. 00:02:04.420 --> 00:02:07.546 Knight 15: Need I remind you, that is not a Consortium issue hard-point! 00:02:09.810 --> 00:02:11.810 Rook 25: He's gonna do it... 00:02:11.890 --> 00:02:13.890 Knight 15: Six... don't you dare! 00:02:16.675 --> 00:02:18.675 Rook 25: You sick, son of a bitch! 00:02:19.081 --> 00:02:23.336 Knight 15: Bishop Six. You. Are. Done. 00:02:26.824 --> 00:02:31.756 You might think that being kicked from the Consortium means that you're failed, or that it's game over 00:02:32.479 --> 00:02:36.900 But in the Tower, the experience only stops... when you die. 00:02:37.509 --> 00:02:40.375 Mysterious Ally: Don't worry, Seeker. We've got you. 00:02:41.223 --> 00:02:43.223 Mysterious Ally: Welcome. 00:02:43.301 --> 00:02:45.301 Reporter: It appears as though Bishop Six has gone Rogue... 00:02:46.078 --> 00:02:48.858 Reporter: The Consortium have officially severed their... 00:02:49.485 --> 00:02:52.675 Finally, there is of course the John McClane approach. 00:02:53.044 --> 00:02:58.388 Explore the Tower's ducts and shafts, and you may just discover a few of its hidden secrets... 00:03:04.924 --> 00:03:08.361 Knight 15: Watch your step, Six. Look around, but don't touch anything. 00:03:10.913 --> 00:03:14.296 Rook 9: I'm, uh, picking up some bizarre power readings. 00:03:18.741 --> 00:03:20.741 Rook 25: What is that thing?! 00:03:37.804 --> 00:03:41.105 The Tower will be a fully standalone, single player experience 00:03:41.183 --> 00:03:43.885 But it is also the second, in a planned trilogy of games. 00:03:44.370 --> 00:03:49.496 To be honest, this is the one we've most looked forward to making after almost ten years of planning. 00:03:49.788 --> 00:03:55.655 In 2013, we ran a successful Kickstarter campaign that allowed us to finish the foundation of our trilogy, Consortium. 00:03:56.419 --> 00:04:01.831 Since then we've completed the game, supported it through two years of patches, and delivered on backer rewards. 00:04:02.325 --> 00:04:07.896 Five years of world-building and pre-production proceeded an intense, three year production cycle for the game, 00:04:08.087 --> 00:04:12.145 Made by six core team members, plus contractors, on a tight budget. 00:04:12.848 --> 00:04:15.405 We are selectively expanding our core team 00:04:15.442 --> 00:04:20.526 and we plan on nothing less then to push the boundaries of what is possible with a single player, immersive simulation. 00:04:21.048 --> 00:04:26.305 The experience we're aiming for doesn't simply consist of good guys, bad guys, or even a choice between the two. 00:04:26.408 --> 00:04:33.735 Instead, it's about characters and their agendas, and your freedom to be able to investigate and respond to them as you see fit. 00:04:33.805 --> 00:04:39.853 You will enter the Tower as officer Bishop Six of the Consortium, an organization claiming to maintain world peace... 00:04:40.324 --> 00:04:43.004 But how you leave it is entirely up to you... 00:04:43.502 --> 00:04:47.125 We refuse to compromise our vision for the Tower for any reason 00:04:47.615 --> 00:04:50.547 So we're looking for folks who believe is what we're trying to do. 00:04:50.728 --> 00:04:52.728 This is hopefully where you come in. 00:04:52.781 --> 00:04:56.937 By backing us, you are effectively helping to greenlight this project or production. 00:04:57.074 --> 00:05:02.475 All backers will have access to daily development updates, and depending on the level of support... 00:05:02.759 --> 00:05:06.975 Semi-regular video Q&A sessions to talk about anything you may have on your mind. 00:05:07.151 --> 00:05:10.545 We have quite a few detailed updates scheduled over the next few weeks 00:05:10.605 --> 00:05:16.836 So stay tuned to find out exactly how we plan on combining some of the best elements of certain old school video games, 00:05:16.903 --> 00:05:18.903 With our unique approach to interactive storytelling. 00:05:19.430 --> 00:05:21.430 But we can't do this without YOU. 00:05:22.017 --> 00:05:24.017 I invite you to join us. 00:05:24.086 --> 00:05:28.350 Together, let's make the ultimate, single player, sci-fi immersive sim. 00:05:28.517 --> 00:05:31.083 The future of our studio is in your hands. 00:05:31.779 --> 00:05:33.779 Thank you for watching. 00:05:42.309 --> 00:05:44.309 Rook 9: Touchdown. 00:05:52.488 --> 00:05:56.827 Knight 15: For in this sleep of death, what dreams may come. 00:05:57.848 --> 00:06:00.036 Knight 15: Ancestor's forgive us...