Leisure Suit Larry�s Back For More
- October 28, 2003 00:00 AM PST
New love-deprived Larry seeks romance in college Life
Vivendi Universal Games announced today that the next installment of Leisure Larry, Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude" is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles and the PC in late 2004.The "Leisure Suit Larry" adventure game series began in 1987 with The Land of the Lounge Lizards, the first of seven games in the series. The games starred Larry Laffer, an aloof libido-driven guy who strives toward sex and love.
"For years, gamers worldwide have begged us to create another 'Leisure Suit Larry' game," said Luc Vanhal, VU Games' North American President & COO. "Thanks to the hard work of the game's designers at VU Games and High Voltage Software, 'Magna Cum Laude' will build upon the popularity of the PC franchise and extend the 'Leisure Suit Larry' experience to console gamers."
"Inspired by films like 'American Pie' and 'There's Something About Mary,' the game is packed full of outrageous humor and raucous game-play," said Philip O'Neil, SVP Sales & Marketing, Vivendi Universal Games. "We have captured the distinctive style and feel of the original series, while taking the humor and visuals to a level that hasn't been seen before. With all these ingredients combined we are sure it will please old and new fans alike."
Developed by High Voltage Software, Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude has a new main character, starring Larry Lovage, nephew of Larry Laffer. In Magna Cum Laude, Lovage starts as a loser enrolled at Community College who spends most of his time in his dorm room, or on campus striking out with women. When he hears that a reality TV dating show will visit his college campus, he resolves to reform his life and win. As in the previous games, Larry sets out an adventure to find a �love.� (or more probably a fling)
The game will most surely have an ESRB rating of �Mature.�
