It has been revealed that the first game from the newly formed development company iRock will feature the rock musician Ozzy Osborne in a starring role. The game, Ozzy's Savage Skies, will also feature an original Ozzy Osborne soundtrack delivered dynamically to heighten tension in the game's fast-paced action sequences.
"As with all iRock Interactive products, the focus is on taking different elements of the artist's career and music, and incorporating them into a complementary fictional setting where enthralling gameplay is truly king. Ozzy, of course, provides an incredibly rich and diverse foundation from which to work," said Robert Stevenson, vice president of production at iRock.
In speaking with GameSpot, Stevenson further confirmed that the game is specifically in development for the Sony PlayStation 2 console and the PC. In fact, the company plans to support both platforms with future game releases. Additionally, if the opportunity presents itself, iRock would like to bring the game to the Microsoft Xbox console. Specific gameplay details were not revealed, but Stevenson did state that Ozzy's Savage Skies will be based on a fantasy theme.
The iRock development team had previously been a part of iEntertainment Networks, where it had been developing Red Fury, a first-person speedboat combat game with remarkably realistic water physics. Ozzy's Savage Skies is currently confirmed to ship in 2001 for the PC and the PlayStation 2.