Trailer: ‘Disney Universe’ Heads to Wall-E World, New Screenshots
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Disney Interactive today released this new game trailer for its upcoming title, ‘Disney Universe,’ expected to be released on October 31, 2011 (although an official date has not yet been released).
The video goes into the world of Wall-E, one of six that will ship with the game, with more to become available via downloadable content on the Xbox and PlayStation 3 platforms. We also get to see one of the players dressed in the Wall-E costume along with a sighting of Buy-N-Large in gameplay.
Although we could expect more screenshots and character designs in honor of San Diego Comic-Con, the next official video release date is August 18, presumably in honor of Disney D23 Expo.
We also have new screen shots from the game which feature Donald Duck, Wall-E and MO costumes in the Wall-E world.
And new costumes from Wall-E including WALL-E, EVE, MO, BURN-E and Cockroach
‘Disney Universe’ will also be available for the Nintendo Wii and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com
Categories: Video Games Tags: Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Universe, Microsoft XBox, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3
‘Kinect Disneyland Adventures’ Official Game Trailer Released
Microsoft and Frontier Developments have been generous enough to provide us with the official E3 game trailer for ‘Kinect Disneyland Adventures’ coming this holiday season to the Xbox 360.
The trailer features a family as they transition from the Disneyland theme park to their living room, virtually experiencing the park as they meet & greet with Snow White and Mickey Mouse and play mini-games inside iconic attractions such as Peter Pan’s Flight, the Matterhorn and Pirates of the Caribbean, all to the tune of the Fantasmic! theme.
Below is our gallery of stills from the game which we have previously shared:
Categories: Video Games Tags: KDA, Kinect Disneyland Adventures, Microsoft XBox
First Look: ‘Disneyland Adventures’ for Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect (Screenshots)
Experience a place where two magical worlds unite: Kinect for Xbox 360 invites you to take a journey where stories come to life and dreams come true, right in your living room! Explore Disneyland® park — from Main Street U.S.A. to Critter Country — join Peter Pan to battle Captain Hook, high-five Mickey Mouse or hug Snow White.
Harnessing the controller-free magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” allows children, families and Disney fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, step into adventures based on attractions, engage in challenging quests and interact with beloved Disney characters using their full bodies and voices,* no controller required. “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” is your portal to a magical world of Disneyland park adventures through Kinect.
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- Create memories. Whether it’s your first time or hundredth time exploring Disneyland park, relive your fondest memories or embark on a new adventure.
- Discover Disneyland park. Whether you want to go on an adventure in your favorite attraction or explore the entire park, “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” allows you to play at your own pace and customize your own Disneyland park experiences right from your living room, whenever you want.
- Explore attractions. Experience your favorite Disneyland park attractions as immersive adventures — explore Neverland at Peter Pan’s side and take up your sword to fight Captain Hook; battle your way to the island in Pirates of the Caribbean; or partner with a friend to enjoy the fascinating world of Alice in Wonderland.
- Meet the characters. Share magical moments with your favorite Disney characters — hug a princess, high-five Mickey Mouse, collect autographs and accept quests.
- Collect and unlock. Collect Disney-themed items, rewards and Xbox 360 Achievements as you make your way through the park to discover new game experiences, including themed parades and firework displays.
- Cooperative play. Partner with a friend or family member to explore Disneyland park; have him or her jump in to lend a hand on difficult challenges and help you earn rewards. Designed to adjust difficulty based on skill, “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” ensures that everyone is having fun and playing together.
Below is a gallery of screenshots as well as gameplay provided to us by Microsoft. Click on any of the thumbnails to expand its size
Categories: Video Games Tags: KDA, Kinect, Kinect Disneyland Adventures, Microsoft XBox
Video: ‘Kinect Disneyland Adventures’ Brings Theme Park Home to Microsoft Xbox
Ahead of its expected announcement at E3 in Los Angeles, video footage demonstrating a new game being developed for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect has emerged with USA Today providing additional details.
(‘Kinect Disneyland Adventures’ footage begins around the 2:22 mark)
According to the USA Today article, the game will offer players the opportunity to virtually explore the iconic theme park which includes opportunities to meet and greet and take virtual photos with characters as well as experience attractions such as Peter Plan’s Flight, which is expected to be demo’d at the expo.
No further information has yet been released, but it’s expected that just like it’s real world counterpart in Anaheim, it won’t offer FASTPASS, so gamers would be well advised to play it as soon as they wake up, or face long load times from mid-morning on.
Thanks to @StrikerObi for the heads up
Categories: Video Games Tags: Kinect, Kinect Disneyland Adventures, Microsoft XBox
New Game Trailers for ‘Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension’ and ‘Cars 2′ Released
Disney Interactive Studios has released two new trailers today in support of its summer releases, ‘Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension’ and ‘Cars 2.’
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same title, the PlayStation®3 system and Wii system versions of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ will allow fans to play as up to 10 characters. Players will have the option to work together in two-player cooperative modes while navigating through an old time 1928-style cartoon world, a lawn gnome land and a gelatin world. In a mission to save the world, players will journey through 25 exciting levels while overcoming obstacles. They also can upgrade cool new gadgets including the Carbonator, which fires carbonated orange soda that can melt enemies and Ninja Gloves, which allows players to stick to walls. Along the way, fans will collect cool items and unlock additional playable characters, including a new OWCA special agent created specifically for the video game. The PlayStation® 3 system version will also be the first time a Phineas and Ferb video game features PlayStation®Move motion controller compatible gameplay.
In the DS version of ‘Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension,’ fans will play as Phineas, Ferb or Agent P. Players will jump, dodge, race and battle through five outrageous worlds featuring more than 30 levels. Players will work to earn gadget upgrades including a baseball launcher and Agent P’s favorite gadget – the grapple gun, while solving environmental puzzles in an effort to save Alternate Danville.
Disney Interactive has also announced that show creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh will be at E3 on June 8 to meet with fans. Fans are encouraged to follow @DisneyE3 on Twitter.
‘Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension’ will be available to own for the Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS on August 2 and is currently available for pre-order from Amazon.com
Not to be outdone, another game trailer for ‘Cars 2′ titled ‘Elite Agents’ was released today. ‘Cars 2′ will be available to own on June 21 for all major gaming consoles and is currently available for pre-order from Amazon.com
Categories: Video Games Tags: Cars, Cars 2, Microsoft XBox, Nintendo Wii, PAF, Phineas and Ferb, Sony PlayStation
‘Disney Universe’ Delivers New Trailer, Details Including Downloadable Content
As promised, we have a new teaser trailer for Disney Interactive Studios’ recently announced title, Disney Universe, with a promise of additional content on June 7, as E3 begins.
‘Disney Universe is a vast treasure chest of Disney properties with memorable characters, places and experiences that gamers, as well as Disney fans will enjoy,’ said Adam Sussman, senior vice president of publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group. ‘The fast-paced, frenetic gameplay combined with wacky humor and hilarious situations make Disney Universe the perfect game to play with family and friends.’
Disney is not being loose with many of the game’s details yet, but has added that the different worlds that players can explore are not only inspired by, but follow the actual storylines of the selected Disney and Disney/Pixar films. Players will select a character-based costume, with each costume offering a specific tool that changes and grows in power as players adventure through the game. Disney Universe offers frenetic gameplay, multiplayer with up to three friends and slapstick humor that will appeal to players of all ages.
Disney Interactive has also announced plans to offer downloadable content (DLC) post-launch for the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming consoles in way of new character costumes and worlds. The game will also be available for the Wii platform and as downloadable content for the PC.
Disney has not announced an official release date as of yet, but Amazon.com
Categories: Video Games Tags: Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Universe, Microsoft XBox, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation
CONFIRMED: ‘Disney Universe’ Coming to Game Console Near You, Fall 2011
Last week, we reported a brief appearance of a video game titled ‘Disney Universe’ that had made its way to Amazon.com but was removed shortly thereafter.
The game, with adaptations for the Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, boasts the ability for gamers to team up to play more than 40 popular characters from the Disney arsenal.
Expected to be announced at or shortly prior to E3 next week, Disney Interactive Studios has released the following teaser for the game, which it now confirms to be released later this year. The teaser features little blue characters in CosPlay format, portraying a character from TRON: Legacy, Mike Wazowski from Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., Alice from Alice in Wonderland and Stitch from Lilo and Stitch along with the tagline: ‘Suit Up. Power Up. Team Up.’
According to the original description for the game, it will include six worlds inspired by Disney and Pixar films where ‘mischief, magic and mayhem reign’ and allow up to four players to either combine their efforts to defeat enemies and solve puzzles, or work against each other too.
The teaser also points to the game’s homepage which does exist but currently only has the teaser video.
UPDATE #1: The UK site for the game offers a different background in addition to the teaser but also points to additional clues/content to be revealed at future dates, beginning May 26.
Categories: Video Games Tags: DIS, Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Universe, Microsoft XBox, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation
ESPN Adds ‘College Bowl Showdown’ Enhancements to Xbox 360 Service
ESPN and Xbox 360 are delivering a new and unique interactive experience for college football bowl season. In a new software update to ESPN on Xbox LIVE available today, sports fans will be able to engage in this year’s bowl games – available live on ESPN3.com – by playing the College Bowl Showdown pick ‘em against other friends on the Xbox 360 console. Users predict who will win each game, earn a score for predictions and compete against friends to determine a winner.
Additionally, users can now “play all” when viewing ESPN.com video clips and highlights, allowing them to watch featured highlights in one seamless video, or even watch a continuous reel of highlights based on the sports and leagues they select via “My Sports.”
Xbox LIVE Gold members who are customers of an affiliated service provider will have access to 32 bowl games live this season on Xbox 360 via ESPN3.com – ESPN’s 24/7 broadband sports network – including all five BCS bowl games highlighted by the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game, #1 Auburn vs. #2 Oregon. For a full schedule of 2010-11 bowl games live on ESPN3.com, click HERE.
ESPN on Xbox LIVE is free for Xbox LIVE Gold members. Users of this service will be able to watch sports and events with full DVR control, pull up current scores while watching the game, easily switch between events and more.
Categories: Internet Tags: ESPN, ESPN3.com, Microsoft XBox
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