Harbinger Wars goes 8-bit in new trailer

Valiant Comics’ first foray into the world of video games will soon be on the way with their ode to 8-bit gaming- Harbinger Wars.

“With Harbinger Wars: Battle for Las Vegas, we were very much trying to create a throwback to the greatest games of the late 80s and early 90s, and our partners at Storm City and Gameshastra have managed to strike the perfect balance between nostalgia and cutting-edge mobile utility,” said Russell A. Brown, Valiant’s President of Consumer Products, Promotions and Ad Sales. “A cross-promotion like this has never before been attempted by a major comics publisher, and it’s our hope that it gets fans and retailers all the more excited for the exciting storytelling that Valiant has in the offing with Harbinger Wars.”

This is just a great idea in general. Valiant really hit the nail on the head (which is getting to be a ‘thing’ with them) with both the execution and the fan service in making a mobile game that not only pays homage to the source material, but also gives players a fun, throwback gaming experience for free. And who’s going to say no to that?

Harbinger Wars hits the App Store on May 2nd, one day after Harbinger Wars #2 hits comic shops. That’s a lot of super-powered tussling for one week.