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Disney Interactive Studios' games take players through experiences on a variety of platforms, including home consoles, handheld devices, computers and smart phones, including iPhone and Android. Products target diverse demographics while taking advantage of each hardware's unique features to provide high-quality entertainment experiences that showcase both new intellectual properties and well known Disney franchises.
"Disney Interactive Studios continues to stake a leadership position in making innovative and creative games available to players everywhere they play," said Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager, Disney Interactive Studios. "We're continuing to drive our business by leveraging familiar Disney brands and creating new innovative properties that provide audiences with entertaining products which create lasting positive memories."
The company's rich line-up is highlighted by new franchises for home consoles: Split/Second, an intense, action arcade racing game in which players trigger large-scale, dramatic events that take out opponents and alter the race track; Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned, a new open world action role playing game with an original story based in the Pirates of the Caribbean universe; Toy Story Mania!, a fast-paced, fun-filled video game inspired by the immensely popular new attraction at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, featuring the iconic characters and humor from the popular Disney/Pixar "Toy Story" franchise; Spectrobes: Origins, the next step in the evolution of the popular sci-fi game franchise to the Wii; and Disney Sing It: Pop Hits, the third title in the hit video-based karaoke video game series.
The Disney E3 video games line-up also includes numerous games for all systems and devices based on popular entertainment properties.
Games that will appear in Disney Interactive Studios' E3 booth:
Original Intellectual Properties
a- Split/Second: Set within the world of a
hyper-competitive reality television show in a made-for-TV city
rigged for destruction, Split/Second is an intense action
racing game in which competitors can trigger events that take out
opponents or completely change the track as they compete for the
ultimate prize - to become the season's champion. Split/Second
is from Black Rock Studio, Disney's racing game studio in
Brighton, England, and the developer of PURE, the Game
Critics Awards' Best Racing Game of E3 2008.
Platforms: The Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows
PC
Release Date: Early 2010
a- Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned: Armada
of the Damned is an action RPG that takes players on a journey
into the Pirates of the Caribbean world during a time before the
stories from the films. Players will take on the role of a pirate
while making decisions that affect the evolution of the original
story's progression. The game will feature the ability to sail and
fight through a massive open world filled with dangerous enemies,
questionable allies, epic sea battles and the mysterious
supernatural.
Platforms: Next-generation consoles and Windows PC
Release Date: Fall 2010
a- Toy Story Mania!: Toy Story Mania! showcases
an array of entertaining games inspired by the new Disneyland
Resort and Walt Disney World Resort attraction, while featuring
the iconic characters and humor from the popular Disney/Pixar "Toy
Story" franchise. In addition to rapid fire shooting galleries
adapted from the attraction, the game includes new and original
galleries and a series of mini games, all hosted by beloved
characters from the movies. Toy Story Mania! also includes
bonus 3D features, transforming the game experience with
eye-popping visuals.
Platform: Wii(TM)
Release Date: Fall 2009
a- Spectrobes: Origins: Disney's monster battle
franchise comes exclusively to Wii as the saga of planetary patrol
officers Rallen and Jeena continues. The two characters will
explore new worlds alongside the powerful Spectrobes. Players will
discover the depths of the Spectrobes mythology while battling,
exploring, excavating and playing alone or together in cooperative
mode on the same Wii system.
Platform: Wii
Release Date: Fall 2009
a- Disney Sing It: Pop Hits: The third title in the
video-based karaoke video game franchise from Disney Interactive
Studios features 30 master recordings and popular music videos
from fan favorites, including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor
Swift, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Hannah Montana, Jesse
McCartney and Coldplay. With the help of Disney Channel star
Tiffany Thornton from "Sonny With A Chance," the newly expanded
"Sing It Pro" mode lets players develop their singing and
performance skills to unlock special rewards as they play.
Platforms: Wii and PLAYSTATION 3 system; PlayStation(R)2 computer
entertainment system (Europe only)
Release Date: Fall 2009
a- Club Penguin: Club Penguin, from Disney
Online, is one of the largest and fastest growing virtual worlds
for kids. It's a snow-covered, online wonderland where children
from around the world interact, play games and let their
imaginations soar. From new games to theme parties and special
events, there's always something exciting happening in the world. Club
Penguin is now available to play in English, Portuguese,
French and soon, Spanish. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force,
available separately for Nintendo DS(TM), enables online connectivity
to Club Penguin.
Platforms: Windows PC and Mac; Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force:
Nintendo DS(TM)
Release Date: Available Now
a- KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days: Published by Square Enix
Co., Ltd., KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas,
the "other" hero from KINGDOM HEARTS II, and his
days as a member of Organization XIII. Follow Roxas and the rest
of Organization XIII across the various Disney Worlds, and
discover the connection between him, Sora, and the mysterious 14th
member, and the reasons behind his eventual departure from the
organization. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days also features a
multiplayer mode for the first time, allowing players to control
their favorite Organization XIII members.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2009
Entertainment Properties
a- G-Force: Inspired by the upcoming feature film
"G-Force" from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, G-Force
is a fast-paced action-platform game featuring a unique team of
specially trained guinea pigs that use high-tech gadgets and
specialized talents to complete a dangerous secret mission. G-Force
features innovative gameplay with a unique sense of scale and
puzzle solving that requires players to manipulate environments or
enemies, including evil household appliances like waffle irons,
water coolers and vacuum cleaners to complete their mission. In
addition, G-Force on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system has
implemented technology that allows gamers to experience the game
in high-quality 3D using included glasses.
Platforms: Wii, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, PlayStation 2
system, PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Nintendo DS and Windows
PC
Release Date: July 21, 2009
a- The Princess & The Frog: In the magical,
jazz-infused, world of 1920s New Orleans, young Tiana dreams of
owning a restaurant but must overcome the hurdles set before her
to discover that dreams really do come true. The Princess and
the Frog captures the story and style of Disney's triumphant
return to traditional animation in a charming adventure game
packed with activities inspired by the film's events.
Platforms: Wii and Nintendo DS
Release Date: November 2009
a- Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure:
Coinciding with this fall's release of "Tinker Bell and the Lost
Treasure" from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, the second
Nintendo DS title in the Disney Fairies franchise allows players
to create and customize their very own Fairy to help prepare for
the Autumn Revelry, or play as Tinker Bell to find a lost treasure
north of Never Land. Players can experience new levels of
integration with the Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com)
virtual world from Disney Online, including the ability to upload
a Fairy avatar and various gatherables from the Nintendo DS game
to the virtual world.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2009
a- Disney's A Christmas Carol: Inspired by the Charles
Dicken's tale and re-imagined by Robert Zemeckis for film this
holiday, A Christmas Carol is an innovative
puzzle-adventure game celebrating the spirit of the holidays with
a Scrooge twist. The game invites a new generation to connect with
the illustrious story and characters like never before and is sure
to become a tradition embraced by the whole family.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: November 3, 2009
a- Cars Race-O-Rama: Published by THQ Inc., Cars
Race-O-Rama lets players race against new characters through
action-packed tracks to win the Race-O-Rama trophy as their own
personalized Lightning McQueen. Join Lightning McQueen in Radiator
Springs as he prepares his academy of student racers for the
Race-O-Rama exhibition. The game features car customization, new
characters, new worlds of racing, cooperative play, dynamic game
mechanics and mini games.
Platforms: Wii, Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system, PlayStation 2
system, PSP system and Nintendo DS
Release Date: October 2009
Disney Channel Properties
a- Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show: In the first
Hannah Montana game for the PSP system, play as Hannah Montana and
perform 11 songs, including three new tracks. Jackson and Lilly
are on hand to help Hannah on her tour as they travel to seven
locations around the world and customize outfits, design stages,
assemble song lists and more. Players will add their flair to
performances by creating unique routines for each song with the
"Rock Star Moment Maker" by customizing dance moves, lighting and
special effects.
Platform: PSP system
Release Date: August 4, 2009
a- JONAS: JONAS allows players to take on the
role of three superstar brothers - Nick, Joe and Kevin Lucas - in
new adventures from the Disney Channel comedy series "JONAS."
Players help the JONAS band members juggle concerts, school,
friends and fans to find the balance between their rock star world
and everyday lives. JONAS features other main characters
from the show, including good friends Macy and Stella, and lets
fans explore familiar locations such as the brother's firehouse
and school as seen in the television show.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2009
a- Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizards of Waverly Place
is an adventure game that allows fans to play as their favorite
wizard-in-training, Alex Russo, while casting magical spells,
exploring new storylines and participating in mini games to
complete tasks and acquire new magic skills. Players can
experience the lives of the Russo kids as they explore locations
from the television series, including the Waverly Sub Station, the
Wizards Lair, Tribeca Prep, the Russo loft and many more.
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Mobile Games
Disney's games for mobile devices are integrated with upcoming
Disney Interactive Studios' console and handheld games. Games are in
development for all existing and emerging mobile platforms.
a- Breakspin: In this arcade title, players use a ball
of energy to destroy dark cells, unleash cosmic creatures and
charge energy matter in 40 challenging levels.
Platforms: iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, BlackBerry, Java/Brew
Release Date: August 2009
a- Fairies Fly: Players will tilt their device to guide
their Fairy while picking up items and collecting Pixie Dust to
score points and unlock new surprises.
Platforms: iPhone/iPod Touch
Release Date: Now Available
a- G-Force: The Game: Players take control of three
characters from the film - Juarez, Darwin and Blaster - in a
series of mission-based adventures. Teamwork is crucial in the
action/strategy game that requires players to use the different
abilities of each character to decipher clues and sneak into enemy
territory to destroy targets.
Platforms: iPhone/iPod Touch, Android, BlackBerry, Java/Brew
Release Date: July 2009
a- G-Force: Mooch Fly: Players assume the role of
Mooch, a house fly, as they try to avoid obstacles while hovering
through the air. The game's graphics were inspired by Mooch from
the console games.
Platforms: iPhone/iPod Touch
Release Date: June 2009
a- Hannah Montana: Star Moves: The adventure game
features Miley and Hannah while letting players explore Miley's
home, school, the beach and the park. Players also perform
on-stage as Miley and go to parties.
Platforms: Android, BlackBerry, Java/Brew
Release Date: Now Available
a- JONAS: Fans get to experience their favorite band in
a new way as they help Joe, Nick and Kevin juggle the demands of
school, fashion and music with a series of mini games that allow
them to match wardrobe, play beats, name tunes and ace exams.
Platforms: Android, BlackBerry, Java/Brew
Release Date: June 2009
a- Toy Story Mania: The mobile game, based on the new
attraction at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort,
features the well known characters from the Disney/Pixar "Toy
Story" franchise. The game has five carnival games: egg toss, boot
camp, balloon land, wild west and space range.
Platforms: iPhone/iPod Touch, Java/Brew
Release Date: June 2009
a- Wizards of Waverly Place: The mobile game takes
place during summer vacation and the world famous Wizards
convention is coming up fast but only one of the Russo kids can
go. Players will need to prove they are the right wizard while
performing magic spells to solve problems and playing mini games.
Platforms: BlackBerry, Android, Java/Brew
Release Date: August 2009
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multiplatform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
Product names, release dates and features may be subject to change.
SOURCE: Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios Eric Wein, (818) 553-4137 eric.wein@disney.com or Michelle Jacob, (818) 553-6877 michelle.jacob@disney.com
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