14 DAY TRIAL // Video game developer Remedy Interactive and publisher Microsoft are delivering a new live-action trailer for their upcoming Quantum Break, which is designed to introduce the core story elements of the title and the cast of characters that will bring it to life.
The focus is on the powerful and nefarious Monarch Solution corporation, which is led by villain Paul Serene, portrayed by Aidan Gillen of "The Wire" and "Game of Thrones" fame, and how it seeks to control the future and determine the fates of men.
The only man who can stop them is Jack Joyce, played by Shawn Ashmore from "X-Men: Days of Future Past," who gains time manipulation powers after an experiment, goes awry, and he needs to use his skills and his intelligence to find out which version of the future is the one that needs to exist.
The official Xbox Wire states, "In Quantum Break, the difficult choices you are challenged to make in the game ripple throughout the entire story, impacting the events of both the game and integrated live-action entertainment to create an action-packed, modern-day thriller that can be experienced in different ways."
Quantum Break is launching on April 5 on the Xbox One, where gamers will be able to also get access to a full version of Alan Wake, which features its two downloadable content packs.
Quantum Break is the first big game of the year for the Microsoft device
The publisher is also offering a special bundle centered around the video game, with includes a 500 GB Cirrus White home console and a special wireless controller, offered for 299 dollars or Euro via the Spring Sale.
Placing a digital pre-order for Quantum Break on the Xbox One or getting a bundle also gets gamers access to the Windows 10 version of the title.
When Microsoft announced that the title would arrive on both platforms, some fans of the home console criticized the company, especially when it was revealed that the graphics options associated with it are more extensive on the PC.
Quantum Break uses relatively classic third-person shooter mechanics but gives the player a variety of time manipulation powers that can affect both enemies and the environment.
Gamers will have to rely on a solid Internet connection to download or stream the 75 GBs worth of live-action video that makes up the TV show that delivers the villain's side of the story.
