Buena Vista Games Rolls Out Games for Forthcoming Films
Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Co., announced its largest and most diverse lineup ever of console, computer and handheld videogame titles at E3 last week.
"Buena Vista Games' 2006 portfolio features the most diverse and extensive product mix to date, with titles based on the rich movie and television brands of The Walt Disney Co. and new original properties that we look to build into evergreen franchises for the future," said Graham Hopper, svp/gm, Buena Vista Games. "We continue to strengthen our self-publishing business with compelling new games that have broad entertainment appeal across all audiences and all major markets worldwide."
Console Games
TUROK is an epic, story-driven FPS game set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet. After the ship is shot down while approaching the planet, Joseph Turok must use his instincts and elite military training to elude an army of well-trained soldiers, and the ravenous, unpredictable creatures that populate the dangerous environment. Joseph Turok's mission? Survive at all costs.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Release Date: 2007
LUMINES PLUS is a pulsing new version of the original PSP system game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. LUMINES PLUS includes new skins and a two-player battle mode.
Platform: PlayStation 2
Release Date: Fall 2006
DISNEY'S MEET THE ROBINSONS, based on the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film, is a time-traveling action/adventure game. Players will experience the adventure as Wilbur Robinson, helping him chase the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy and his diabolical robotic hat Doris through multiple timelines in an attempt to thwart their evil plans. The game weaves in and out of the film's plot, expanding the Robinson world and offering an all-new adventure. Wilbur will have a host of gadgets at his disposal as he battles enemies and solves puzzles while pursuing Bowler Hat Guy and trying not to alter the future.
Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance
Release Date: 2007
Inspired by the "superhero movie within the movie" finale of Walt Disney Pictures' box office hit film CHICKEN LITTLE, DISNEY'S CHICKEN LITTLE: ACE IN ACTION features Ace, the superhero alter ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth. Battle evil alien robots through multiple levels across the solar system and combat your foes in one of three distinct game play modes: Ace on foot as a soldier, Runt as the driver of an armored tank, or Abby as the pilot of a spaceship. The original Chicken Little and his friends Abby, Runt and Fish we know from the film are featured in cut scenes throughout the game.
Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2006
In DISNEY'S KIM POSSIBLE: WHAT'S THE SWITCH?, Kim Possible and her perennial nemesis Shego must grudgingly team up to bring everything back to normal when the minds of Dr. Drakken and Ron Stoppable are switched in this action-packed adventure. It's now up to Kim and Shego to save the day — together.
Platform: PlayStation 2
Release Date: Fall 2006
Windows PC Game
A lifestyle simulation game for Windows based on the hit ABC/Touchstone Television phenomenon, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: THE GAME lets you become the newest housewife on Wisteria Lane, extending the experience from the TV series through new storylines. As a new housewife, you must uncover delicious scandals and reveal some shocking secrets of your own. The gameplay is a story-driven adventure, in which each episode contains unique plot points and secrets for you to uncover.
Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista
Release Date: Fall 2006
Handheld Games
"Buena Vista Games' 2006 portfolio features the most diverse and extensive product mix to date, with titles based on the rich movie and television brands of The Walt Disney Co. and new original properties that we look to build into evergreen franchises for the future," said Graham Hopper, svp/gm, Buena Vista Games. "We continue to strengthen our self-publishing business with compelling new games that have broad entertainment appeal across all audiences and all major markets worldwide."
Console Games
TUROK is an epic, story-driven FPS game set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former Black Ops commando, now part of an elite Special Forces squad on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically-altered planet. After the ship is shot down while approaching the planet, Joseph Turok must use his instincts and elite military training to elude an army of well-trained soldiers, and the ravenous, unpredictable creatures that populate the dangerous environment. Joseph Turok's mission? Survive at all costs.
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Release Date: 2007
LUMINES PLUS is a pulsing new version of the original PSP system game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. LUMINES PLUS includes new skins and a two-player battle mode.
Platform: PlayStation 2
Release Date: Fall 2006
DISNEY'S MEET THE ROBINSONS, based on the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated film, is a time-traveling action/adventure game. Players will experience the adventure as Wilbur Robinson, helping him chase the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy and his diabolical robotic hat Doris through multiple timelines in an attempt to thwart their evil plans. The game weaves in and out of the film's plot, expanding the Robinson world and offering an all-new adventure. Wilbur will have a host of gadgets at his disposal as he battles enemies and solves puzzles while pursuing Bowler Hat Guy and trying not to alter the future.
Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance
Release Date: 2007
Inspired by the "superhero movie within the movie" finale of Walt Disney Pictures' box office hit film CHICKEN LITTLE, DISNEY'S CHICKEN LITTLE: ACE IN ACTION features Ace, the superhero alter ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth. Battle evil alien robots through multiple levels across the solar system and combat your foes in one of three distinct game play modes: Ace on foot as a soldier, Runt as the driver of an armored tank, or Abby as the pilot of a spaceship. The original Chicken Little and his friends Abby, Runt and Fish we know from the film are featured in cut scenes throughout the game.
Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS
Release Date: Fall 2006
In DISNEY'S KIM POSSIBLE: WHAT'S THE SWITCH?, Kim Possible and her perennial nemesis Shego must grudgingly team up to bring everything back to normal when the minds of Dr. Drakken and Ron Stoppable are switched in this action-packed adventure. It's now up to Kim and Shego to save the day — together.
Platform: PlayStation 2
Release Date: Fall 2006
Windows PC Game
A lifestyle simulation game for Windows based on the hit ABC/Touchstone Television phenomenon, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: THE GAME lets you become the newest housewife on Wisteria Lane, extending the experience from the TV series through new storylines. As a new housewife, you must uncover delicious scandals and reveal some shocking secrets of your own. The gameplay is a story-driven adventure, in which each episode contains unique plot points and secrets for you to uncover.
Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista
Release Date: Fall 2006
Handheld Games
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