The last gamers heard of the 100 Bullets game, based on the noir comic book series by DC Comics, Acclaim had the license and was on track to release the game in the Fall of 2004. Acclaim’s crash and burn changed all that, and left the license in limbo. Today, Warner Bros. Interactive and D3Publisher of America announced that they are moving forward with the license, and are targetting consoles, the PC, and handhelds for a release in the third quarter of 2007. While the 100 Bullets comic book has a strong pedigree, having won both Harvey and Eisner rewards, D3Publisher is a bit of a blank. The company’s US website currently lists a Naruto game for both Gamecube and Gameboy Advance, where apparently mostly localization work took place. The site also lists a couple of licensed titles (presumably original) for the Gameboy Advance and a puzzle game for the PSP. Since the track record for Warner Bros. licensed titles has been spotty at best, the 100 Bullets must be considered a question mark at this time.

Press Release after the jump.

D3Publisher of America and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Ink Licensing Agreement for DC Comics/Vertigo 100 BULLETS(R)
LOS ANGELES—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 3, 2006—D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced a licensing agreement for DC Comics/Vertigo’s 100 BULLETS, allowing D3PA to develop and publish console, handheld, and PC games based on the renowned comic book series. The first game is scheduled for release in Q3 2007.

“100 BULLETS has all the elements necessary to translate exceptionally well into video games,” said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development of D3PA. “We look forward to bringing the unique characters and storyline of 100 BULLETS to life with the latest interactive technology and graphics, and will work closely with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics/Vertigo to maintain the authenticity consumers demand.”

“Taking the thrilling story elements and incredible action from the 100 BULLETS comic series and incorporating explosive gameplay will make an exciting game for fans and gamers,” said Scott Johnson, vice president of business development for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Working with D3PA and DC Comics/Vertigo, we will utilize the source material to give players the authentic feel they are looking for.”

“100 BULLETS is an innovative crime-noir series that combines powerful story telling with non-stop action, and will be a great addition to the gaming world,” said John Nee, vice president of business development for DC Comics. “We look forward to working with both D3PA and Warner Interactive Entertainment on this exciting new project.”

Written by contemporary comic book writer Brian Azzarello and illustrated by award-winning artist Eduardo Risso, 100 BULLETS is part crime story and part espionage thriller. It tells the interrelated stories of people who are given the chance to take deadly revenge against those who have done them wrong with no strings attached.

About D3Publisher of America, Inc.

D3Publisher of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of D3, Inc., with headquarters in Tokyo. D3Publisher of America’s strategic focus is on licensed and original titles from leading third-party developers that appeal to mass-market consumers or gaming enthusiasts. Based in Los Angeles, D3Publisher of America distributes and publishes software for personal computers and the major console platforms, including Game Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), PlayStation(R) game console, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PSP(TM) portable entertainment system and the Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft. For additional information on D3Publisher of America and its products, visit the website at http://www.d3publisher.us.