Vivendi Universal Games to Publish Video Games Based on New York Times
Best-Selling Novel Turned 20th Century Fox's Highly Anticipated Feature
Film; Fans Will Get a First Look at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3
Expo) May 10-12
LOS ANGELES, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivendi Universal Games (VU
Games) announced today they are bringing the fantasy-adventure Eragon to
the Sony PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) video game
system from Microsoft, Xbox 360(R) video game system from Microsoft, Game
Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo DS(TM), the Sony PSP(TM) portable entertainment
system, and the PC in November 2006. Developed by Stormfront Studios for
consoles and PC, and Amaze Entertainment for handhelds, Eragon is based on
the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox feature film inspired by Christopher
Paolini's best-selling fantasy novel, featuring Edward Speleers, Djimon
Hounsou and Robert Carlyle.
"Christopher Paolini's amazing fantasy worlds, characters and
adventures portrayed in Eragon offer fans of the genre an opportunity to
step into Eragon's world and live out the dragon rider legacy," said Bruce
Hack, CEO of VU Games. "Eragon is sure to be one of the most anticipated
movies of 2006 and we are excited to bring this rich story to gamers
worldwide."
Elie Dekel, Executive Vice President Licensing & Merchandising for 20th
Century Fox added, "VU Games has done a wonderful job adapting many of our
top films to the interactive format. Eragon has proven to be the best
example to date of what can happen when true collaboration comes to
fruition. Movie-goers are going to be hugely impressed with the film, and
gamers will be blown away by this state-of-the-art video game.
Movie-goers and gamers will get to experience the rich fantasy of
Eragon on the big screen when the film hits theaters December 12, 2006.
The Eragon Story
Based on the best-selling novel, this epic fantasy-adventure centers on
a young farm boy named Eragon whose destiny is revealed with the help of a
dragon. Eragon, now a Dragon Rider, is swept into a world of magic and
power, discovering that he alone has the power to save -- or destroy -- an
Empire.
The Dragon Rider Legacy will be revealed at the upcoming Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) when Fox and Vivendi Universal Games will be
premiering exclusive footage from the studio and a first look at gameplay
from Xbox 360, PS2, Xbox, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.
About Eragon for Console and PC
Based on the worldwide literary phenomenon and Fox 2006 tentpole film
starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons and Academy Award nominee John
Malkovich, Eragon immerses the player in a magical world of dragons,
destiny and adventure. Gamers will engage in intense battles with an
unparalleled combo and magic-based combat system, including stunning
finishing moves, multiple grapples and degradable blocks with unique
counter attacks. The adventure is heightened with breathless dragon
flight-based combat and devastating dragon summon attacks. Fantasy fans can
also share the adventure with 2 player co-op featuring team attack bonuses
and dragon fight/flight combo gameplay.
About Eragon for Handheld
Offering a completely different gaming experience on all major handheld
platforms, Eragon will offer Nintendo DS gamers an action-filled combat-RPG
with touch screen spell casting and unique dual screen attack mode. Gamers
can also sharpen their magic and dragon riding skills in unlockable
mini-games.
Delving further into the rich story of the Eragon universe, Eragon for
the GameBoy Advance is a deep, story-driven turn-based RPG with nine
playable characters and fully customizable character skills, along with
weapon forging and potion crafting.
Eragon and Saphira take flight in this aerial combat game, featuring
four person multiplayer in seven different arenas with 12 unlockable arena
game types for the Sony PSP. An extensive single player story mode allows
gamers to experience the epic Eragon saga from the dragon's perspective.
For more information go to http://www.eragongame.com.
About FOX Licensing & Merchandising
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and
Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox
Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned
with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of
primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.
About Vivendi Universal Games
Vivendi Universal Games (http://www.vugames.com) is a global developer,
publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. The
company is a leader in the subscription-based massively multi-player online
(MMO) games category, holds leading positions in the PC, console and
handheld games markets, and is an emerging player in mobile and wireless
games. Its development studios and publishing labels include Blizzard
Entertainment(R), Radical Entertainment, Sierra(R) Entertainment, Massive
Entertainment(TM), Swordfish Studios and High Moon Studios. VU Games'
library of over 700 titles features owned intellectual properties including
Warcraft(R), StarCraft(R), Diablo(R) and World of Warcraft(R) from Blizzard
Entertainment; Crash Bandicoot(R), Spyro The Dragon(R), Empire Earth(R),
Leisure Suit Larry(R), and Ground Control(R) from Sierra(R) Entertainment.
VU Games also maintains strategic relationships with industry leading
content partners, including Universal Music Group, NBC Universal, Twentieth
Century Fox and Ludlum Entertainment.
Eragon(TM) & (C) 2006 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All
rights reserved. Twentieth Century Fox, Eragon and their associated logos
are registered trademarks or trademarks of Twentieth Century Fox Film
Corporation.
"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
(TM), (R), Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo DS are
trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2004 Nintendo. The rating icon is a registered
trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks
are property of their respective owners.
Xbox is a registered trademark in the United States and/or other
countries.
SOURCE Vivendi Universal Game
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Erik Reynolds of Vivendi Universal Games,
+1-310-431-4530, Erik.reynolds@vugames.com
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