New Titles Announced for the PlayStation(R)2 Computer Entertainment System
And the PC
LOS ANGELES, E3 Booth #1200, South Hall, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Interactive, a studio of Vivendi Universal Games, has announced that it will
publish additional J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired video games.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," in development by
Seattle-based Surreal Software, is scheduled for release in fourth quarter
2002 for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the PC. An
action/adventure, the game features three members of the Fellowship as
playable characters.
In a storyline faithful to the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic novel,
players relive the experiences of Frodo, Aragorn and Gandalf as they journey
from the peaceful lands of the Shire through the darkness of Moria to the
River Anduin. On their quest to protect the One Ring from the Dark Lord
Sauron, players will explore the massive environments of Middle-earth while
solving puzzles and fighting enemies such as Orcs, Black Riders and an evil
Balrog.
"As source material for the creation of compelling interactive
entertainment, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' is incomparable," said
Jim Wilson, president of Universal Interactive. "Universal Interactive's goal
is to create the most authentic 'Lord of the Rings' game experience possible
by drawing from Tolkien's intricate plot, expansive environments, and host of
unique characters. The new title unveiled at E3 this week will extend the
game's availability to an increased number of action/adventure gamers and
Tolkien fans."
As part of Vivendi Universal Games' long-term agreement with Tolkien
Enterprises, the company acquired the exclusive rights to develop interactive
entertainment based on selected Tolkien literary works. Universal Interactive
and Sierra Entertainment are responsible for developing products for the
license.
Universal Interactive is also scheduled to publish "The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring" for the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft
and the Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance. Further information about Universal
Interactive's titles based on the greatest literary epic of the 20th century,
J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," is available at
http://www.lordoftherings.com .
About Universal Interactive
Universal Interactive is a leading global interactive entertainment
company focusing on the development of world-renowned, studio-based and
original franchises across multiple game platforms including handheld, next
generation game consoles and the PC. The company's owned and licensed
properties include Bruce Lee, Crash Bandicoot, The Hulk, The Scorpion King,
and Spyro the Dragon. Based in Universal City, Calif., Universal Interactive
is a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing and part of the company's Vivendi
Universal Games division.
About Vivendi Universal Games
Headquartered in New York, NY, Vivendi Universal Games ( http://www.vugames.com )
is a worldwide operating division of Vivendi Universal Publishing and a global
leader in multi-platform interactive entertainment. A leading publisher of
PC, console and online-based interactive content, the Company's portfolio of
development studios includes Blizzard Entertainment, Sierra Entertainment and
Universal Interactive. Through its Partner Publishing Group, Vivendi
Universal Games also co-publishes and/or distributes interactive products for
a number of strategic partners, including Empire Interactive, Fox Interactive,
Mythic Entertainment and Simon & Schuster, among others. Games are one of
parent company Vivendi Universal's key content areas, along with movies, music
and other publishing activities.
SOURCE Universal Interactive
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Related links:
http://www.vugames.com
http://www.lordoftherings.com
http://www.universalstudios.com
CONTACT:
Alex Skillman, +1-818-777-6290,
alex.skillman@unistudios.com, or Sandra Shagat, +1-818-777-3518,
sandra.shagat@unistudios.com, both of Universal Interactive
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