Patrick Stewart, best known for his role as Captain Picard on Star Trek, will be lending his voice to the upcoming The War of the Worlds title, a downloadable title for the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.
The sidescrolling title is based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells and will showcase Stewart's distinct voice as the narration for the game, which follows one man's experience in 1950s London during an alien invasion.
"As a young boy, I remember watching The War of the Worlds so many times I was quoting the lines," said Stewart. "The alien invasion both terrified and fascinated me and the movie has stuck with me since then. Now, being part of this project will provide a new way for gamers around the world to experience a fresh new take on a classic."
The War of the Worlds will be retold as a single player 2D action-adventure with gameplay that parallels the events from the classic novel and the 1953 movie adaptation. The game will pay homage to cinematic platformers like Flashback and Out of This World.