TRON 2.0 Takes Center Stage With Multiplayer Light Cycle Debut At
Buena Vista Games' Booth, Number 924, South Hall
LOS ANGELES, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Buena Vista Games, Inc., the global
interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company, today announced its
new line-up of exciting PC and video game titles designed to rivet players of
all ages to their gaming devices at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo
(E3). Leading the portfolio is the much-awaited TRON 2.0 for PC. The game's
new high-speed multiplayer light cycle racing feature is debuting on the show
floor at the company's booth, number 924, South Hall.
Buena Vista Games publishes titles under two labels: Buena Vista
Interactive, which focuses on high-profile multi-platform games based on the
diverse creative content from numerous businesses within The Walt Disney
Company, and Disney Interactive, which markets and distributes the company's
award-winning children's entertainment and learning software and video games.
"This year's E3 is a significant kick-off milestone for Buena Vista
Games," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager, Buena
Vista Games. "We're showcasing a wide range of PC and video games under two
separate publishing labels, allowing us to more effectively reach a broader
segment of the market."
Blockbuster Interactive Entertainment Properties
Gamers can jump right into the virtual action of the following blockbuster
interactive entertainment properties:
* TRON 2.0, a story-driven, first-person action game inspired by the
classic TRON movie starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Jeff
Bridges. The title combines an epic adventure with innovative,
never-before-seen gameplay and a unique, groundbreaking visual style.
Players now have the opportunity to race against each other on
multiplayer light cycles re-designed by Syd Mead, the film's concept
and original light cycle designer. Actress and supermodel Rebecca
Romijn-Stamos stars as the voice of sexy light cycle champion Mercury,
who helps players fight through perilous enemies and situations.
Rated T, TRON 2.0 will be available for PC in August 2003 through
Buena Vista Interactive.
* SPYKIDS 3-D: GAME OVER plunges kids inside the cyber world of a video
game in 3-D with their favorite spies Carmen and Juni. Based on the
upcoming summer movie of the same name, SPYKIDS 3-D: GAME OVER is
available as two distinct games for Game Boy(R) Advance and PC in July
2003 from Disney Interactive. The Game Boy(R) Advance version is the
first game with 3-D for this handheld platform. Both titles let kids
crack secret codes that unlock rewards viewable with special SPY KIDS
3-D: GAME OVER glasses that come with the game or theater showing the
film.
Action adventure games on display from Buena Vista Games' licensees
include:
* ALIAS for PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM)
video game system from Microsoft, from Acclaim Entertainment.
* PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN for Xbox and PC from Bethesda Softworks.
* PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL for Game Boy
Advance, from TDK Mediactive.
* A sneak peak at TIM BURTON'S NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS for
PlayStation 2, from Capcom.
Girl Games
For older and younger girls who want to pal around with Disney's popular
television heroines Lizzie McGuire and Kim Possible, as well as play in the
enchanted, magical world of Disney Princess royalty, the company is
presenting:
* LIZZIE MCGUIRE, a great Game Boy Advance title for girls on the go.
The game features fun activities and party games that young girls
love, such as Charades and MatchMaker. Girls can even keep track of
horoscopes, biorhythms and their best friends with a built-in address
and date book. Disney Interactive is publishing LIZZIE MCGUIRE, which
is slated for release in fall 2003.
* KIM POSSIBLE: REVENGE OF MONKEY FIST, a dynamic, must have title with
a can-do attitude for Game Boy Advance. Inspired by the hit animated
comedy series airing on Disney Channel and ABC Kids, KIM POSSIBLE
takes girls on an extraordinary, fast-paced action adventure around
the world to chase down evil villains Dr. Drakken and Monkey Fist, who
are plotting to take over the world. It's up to Kim to battle an army
of Monkey ninjas, foil Drakken's plan and save her missing loyal
sidekick, Ron Stoppable. Published by Disney Interactive and
available now at retail stores nationwide.
* DISNEY PRINCESS ROYAL HORSE SHOW, a PC/Macintosh hybrid that allows
players to help Princesses prepare for the Royal Horse show. Girls
can groom their favorite horses and dress them up in beautiful
accessories to get them ready for the festivities. Young virtual
equestrians can even ride the horses through various environments and
obstacles at the Royal Fairgrounds. DISNEY PRINCESS ROYAL HORSE SHOW
is shipping in fall 2003 from Disney Interactive.
* DISNEY PRINCESS CINDERELLA'S CASTLE DESIGNER, the first real-time 3-D
Princess game that lets girls join Cinderella in her fantasy land and
create and decorate beautiful castles and gardens. Girls can build
the palace of their dreams by customizing different magical castles,
designing the walls and landscapes, and furnishing the interior of
Cinderella's home with hundreds of accessories. The Disney
Interactive-published title is available now for PC/Macintosh.
THQ, Inc.'s DISNEY PRINCESS for Game Boy Advance is also available on the
show floor.
Youngsters and Families
Young kids, moms and dads will enjoy exploring the following interactive
worlds that are destined to entertain and enchant them for hours:
* BROTHER BEAR, based on the Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film
of the same name, slated for the big screen in fall 2003. The game
lets players follow the adventures of Kenai and Koda, two Kodiak bears
in the Pacific Northwest. Disney Interactive is shipping PC and Game
Boy Advance versions of the title in November 2003.
* THE WIGGLES: WIGGLE BAY, a fun-packed CD-ROM that lets boys and girls
ages three and older wiggle the whole day long with The Wiggles, the
children's entertainment sensation from Australia. Kids and their
families will have a blast learning and discovering through puzzles,
music and games that are accompanied by The Wiggles and their loveable
sidekicks, such as Wags the Dog. Published by Disney Interactive and
available now for PC/Macintosh.
Other family-oriented licensed titles at the booth are:
* FINDING NEMO for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and
PC/Macintosh, from THQ.
* THE HAUNTED MANSION for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox and Game Boy
Advance, from TDK Mediactive.
* DISNEY'S MAGICAL QUEST 2 STARRING MICKEY AND MINNIE for Game Boy
Advance, from Capcom.
* DISNEY'S PARTY for Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy Advance, from
Electronic Arts.
For all sports fans and boys, several titles published by licensees are
featured:
* DISNEY'S EXTREME SKATE ADVENTURE for PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox
from Activision, Inc.
* NBA 2K4 AND NFL 2K4, featuring ESPN style presentations for
PlayStation 2 and Xbox, from Visual Concepts Entertainment.
* POWER RANGERS NINJA STORM for Game Boy Advance and PC, from THQ.
Massively multi-player online gaming followers can now also enter an
exciting brand new Disney world and connect with people from all over the
Internet to play:
* TOONTOWN ONLINE, Disney Online's first massively multiplayer 3-D
online game for kids, is an irreverent, ever-changing online world
where Toons join together to defeat the evil Cogs -- a money-hungry
mob of business robots that are attempting to take over Toontown. The
adventures in this game involve flying pies, falling pianos, evil
corporate cogs and thousands and thousands of Toons.
About Buena Vista Games
Buena Vista Games, Inc. is the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt
Disney Company's Consumer Products business unit that creates, markets and
distributes a broad portfolio of PC and multi-platform video games worldwide.
The company also licenses properties and works directly with third-party
interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Titles
for Buena Vista Games fall under two publishing labels: Buena Vista
Interactive, which focuses on high-profile multi-platform games based on
creative content from the numerous businesses within The Walt Disney Company,
and Disney Interactive, which markets and distributes the company's
award-winning children's entertainment and learning software and video games.
* Product names, images, features and release dates relate to product in
development and may be subject to change.
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For further information please contact: Kehau Rodenhurst, kehau@fdpr.com,
or Cecilia Daclan, cecilia@fdpr.com, both of Faiola Davis Public Relations,
+1-310-248-5454, for Buena Vista Games; or Angela Emery of Buena Vista Games,
+1-818-553-3923, angela.emery@disney.com.
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CONTACT:
Kehau Rodenhurst, kehau@fdpr.com, or Cecilia
Daclan, cecilia@fdpr.com, both of Faiola Davis Public Relations,
+1-310-248-5454, for Buena Vista Games; or Angela Emery of Buena
Vista Games, +1-818-553-3923, angela.emery@disney.com
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