“We’ve had this game concept for some time, and we’re finally able to bring our vision to life with the support from Sony and the capabilities of the new hardware,” said Mike Grier, chief creative officer of Ember Lab. The game features immersive haptic feedback including simulated string resistance for Kena’s Spirit Bow. Kena: Bridge of Spirits has been designed to take advantage of the PlayStation 5 hardware performance and DualSense controller. Building a bond with the Rot leads to a deeper, more organic combat and a nuanced skill evolution. One of the most unique aspects of the game revolves around enhancing Kena’s abilities with the help of her Rot companions. The film was named Best Film at DragonCon Best Sci-Fi by Hollyshorts Best VFX, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best of Fest at Filmquest and is a Worldfest Remi Award Winner. It has been viewed more than 20 million times across YouTube and Facebook and has been praised as one of the best game-inspired fan films.Įmber Lab also released an original sci-fi/fantasy short film titled Dust. The short combines real-world locations and CG characters. Many in the game industry may know the studio for Majora’s Mask – Terrible Fate, a short fan film released in 2016 that explored the dark origin story of the Skull Kid. Ember Lab is a tight-knit team of 14 that seeks out and collaborates with emerging talent and developers worldwide. The studio was formed in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier with the mission to tell great stories with universal appeal. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the first game from Ember Lab, a small indie studio that honed its skills creating character-driven animated commercials and branded game apps for clients such as Coca-Cola, Major League Baseball, and Hisense. Using her staff and the help of her collection of tiny companions known as the Rot, the player will disarm adversaries, unlock new skills, uncover secrets, and restore the beauty of the land. Players take on the role of Kena, a young Spirit Guide on a quest to uncover the mysterious story surrounding the demise of the village. Releasing August 24 on PS4, PS5, and the Epic Games Store, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is now available for preorder.This gorgeous adventure takes players on a journey of self-discovery as Kena restores balance to an ancient village in a once-thriving environment.
The success of their commercial and independent projects led them to develop their passion project and first game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. In the studio, the lines between technical and artistic development tend to disappear as teams focus on delivering fantastic and innovative experiences.Įmber Lab produced the award-winning short film, Dust, and the acclaimed Majora’s Mask fan film, Terrible Fate. The company’s culture is based on a highly collaborative environment that melds the creative and production processes. The studio’s commercial work includes ad campaigns and animated shorts developed from concept to completion for The Coca-Cola Company, Hisense, and Major League Baseball.
Ember Lab originally specialized in character development for advertising. Founded in 2009 by brothers Josh and Mike Grier as an animation and digital content creator, Ember Lab’s vision is to create immersive and evocative stories with characters that resonate and worlds that inspire.
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