SEGA releases a new batch of screenshots from Bizarre Creations’ upcoming third-person shooter, The Club, showcasing character Seager (pictured above) and a new location: the streets of Venice.

The Club is slated for a 2008 release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

The Club Screenshots

SEAGER

In his early 20s, Seager is a handsome, athletic, and confident rich kid who likes nothing more than living life on the edge. A complete thrill-seeker, you name it, Seager’s tried it; extreme sports, illegal street racing, Russian roulette, bare-knuckle boxing and more, he’s always pushed himself to the edge, looking for the next high, and the latest and most extreme test of his abilities.

Then he heard about The Club. After hearing rumours of this secretive, elite and dangerous club, Seager spent months and a small fortune following its trail, before he eventually found what he was looking for.

However, The Club weren’t going to just welcome a new comer such as Seager with open arms. This isn’t a club where you just walk in off the street and instantly become a member. Oh no, Seager was beaten to the brink of death and only at this point did The Club enforcers ask him, “What is it you want?” With his last bit of energy Seager broke free, pulled a gun from nowhere and shot his captures dead, before levelling the weapon at The Club’s money man. Grinning through bloody teeth he calmly reached for his pocket and pulled out a cash-stuffed envelope, throwing it down in front of the money men’s agent. “I want to play.”

Seager had found what he’s looking for – the ultimate high – had The Club found its ultimate contender? Only time will tell.

VENICE

Whilst being one of the most unique cities in the world, Venice is also sinking. The Italian government and world heritage organisations have devoted considerable resources to engineering projects to save the city. The expense has been considerable, so an offer of financial assistance from a consortium of wealthy philanthropists was all too gratefully received. The consortium’s resources were all devoted to one particular area of the city, an area so badly affected by structural damage that it was abandoned years ago. However, some of the materials used in the rebuilding and restoration process were extremely hazardous and many of the buildings in the affected area were dangerously unstable, so, for reasons of public safety, the area was completely sealed off. To compensate, extravagant and noisy fireworks displays were often put on for the people of Venice, all at the consortium’s expense.

The effort and expense of all this to The Club was considerable, but the final result was worth it. A showpiece deathgame arena, right in the heart of one of the world’s most famous and beautiful cities reflects the power and invulnerability of their organisation.

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