Chime, developer Zoe Mode's for-charity XBLA title, now has a firm PC release date and a special surprise for Valve fans--a sixth level inspired by Portal, which will use the sensational tune "Still Alive."
The music-infused puzzle game is due out on September 6, according to the game's pre-order Steam page. And it appears as if it'll launch largely unchanged from its original version, aside from the sweet level addition. You'll still be tasked to move around different-shaped blocks in an attempt to form solid patterns called quads, which can then be expanded upon--if you're quick enough. The game's Lumines-like beat line, which solidifies your creations, can be a jerk sometimes, I've been told.
Chime for PC will still net some cash for the game's two charities: Save the Children and Starlight Children's foundation. The percentage of profit being handed over has dropped from 60- to just 5-percent from the XBLA version though. The game's full price has yet to be confirmed.
== TEASER ==Want to know if your hardcore rig can handle Chime? Here's the system requirements:
Minimum: OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista or Windows 7 Processor: 1.7 GHz processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: VGA DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card, shader model 3.0 Hard Drive: 180Mb Sound: Stereo
Recommended: OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista or Windows 7 Processor: Pentium 4 processor, 3.0 GHz or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 1280x720 DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card, shader model 3.0 Hard Drive: 180Mb Sound: Stereo
