Newsflash:
Red vs. Blue Creators Take on Shadowrun
Published June 7, 2007
From the creators of the acclaimed "machinima" series Red vs. Blue comes a hilarious new miniseries set in the world of the new Xbox 360™ adventure Shadowrun™. In "1-800-MAGIC," follow the intense yet comical adventures of two opposing teams as they battle to control the re-emergence of magic into their world.
Episode One
In the first chapter, an elite human and elf team faces off in an alley against a horde of well-armed trolls. The leader of the team, Bidderman, calls a cantankerous tech support dwarf when his SMG malfunctions. The battle is interrupted when a mystical event occurs, signaling the possible presence of magic.
Episode Two
Bidderman learns from a mysterious force that not only does he possess magical abilities, but that he has somehow wound up fighting for the wrong side. He returns to the battle, and must make a difficult choice of allegiance while struggling to control his newly discovered powers.
Episode Three
Bidderman learns that he has killed the mentor that would have taught him the ways of magic. He is forced to make do on his own. The human and elf team suspect that Bidderman may betray them, while the trolls are not ready to trust him either.
Episode Four
The battle between the two sides reaches a fever pitch as Bidderman, unable to control his new powers, is forced to seek help. We learn that there is a secret underworld of magic holders, and that they have their own support line: 1-800-MAGIC. Bidderman's journey is just beginning …
The 1-800-MAGIC episodes will also be appearing on Marketplace, so check back for the latest episode.
Shadowrun Demo
The new demo for Shadowrun is now available, with three training missions that give you a taste of the races, magic, and tech you'll experience in the full game.
It's tech versus magic in the world of Shadowrun.
After a 5,000-year absence, magic has returned to the world of Shadowrun. It is 2031 and global corporations battle a relentless ancient order to harness this reawakened power. Be a part of the RNA, a global mega-corporation, and bring order (and profit) to a world of chaos. Join the Lineage to keep magic wild and free at all costs. Choose a side and wage war for the future of magic in the new world of Shadowrun.
Vie for supremacy in the Shadowrun universe that rewards cleverness, cunning, and split-second improvisation through a unique combination of modern weapons, ancient magic and advanced technology.
