May 15, 2008
DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
LAUNCHES DGAMER COMMUNITY WITH DISNEY/WALDEN MEDIA’S THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA:
PRINCE CASPIAN ON NINTENDO DS™
Brand new online network enables
Disney gamers and Narnia fans to communicate via Nintendo DS and online
Prince Caspian game to be
available on multiple video game platforms
Disney Interactive Studios today
announced the availability of DGamer in North America for Nintendo DS™ users in
conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo DS version of Disney/Walden Media’s
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. DGamer from Disney is the
first-of-its-kind online community developed exclusively for Disney video
gamers. Players can now use their Nintendo DS handhelds to interact with each
other while on the go via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and online through the
DGamer Web site. The integrated service is scheduled to be included at no
additional cost on subsequent Nintendo DS titles from Disney. DGamer is also
scheduled to be available in other international regions by 2009.
“DGamer was built around the vision
to connect Disney video game fans in a secure, fun environment and it is truly
the first integrated online community of its kind to do so on multiple
platforms,” said Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager for
Disney Interactive Studios. “We recognize the importance of delivering unique
experiences to our consumers and how crucial it is for parents to feel confident
that the community is secure for their kids.
DGamer, which leverages the
community technology of Disney.com, allows players to log into their DS and
online accounts to create and customize a unique 3-D avatar and persistent
profile. A wide variety of outfits, hats, eyewear and accessories are available
to choose from, including special Disney-themed costumes, such as Buzz Lightyear,
Tinker Bell and familiar Disney theme park mouse ears. Kids can chat, view user
profiles of their DGamer friends, and post high scores to leaderboards. In
addition, players earn “honors” which represent what players have been rewarded
when completing in-game missions. Honors can also trigger unlockables such as
special gear for player’s avatars, all of which transfer automatically between
the DGamer Web site and the DGamer feature in DS games from Disney when users
log in. For example, when playing The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,
players can unlock Prince Caspian character costumes that can be worn by their
DGamer avatar. Certain “honors” also unlock exclusive content in Nintendo DS
games from Disney and within the DGamer channel online.
Additionally, Disney has released some new videos
for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, which can be downloaded at the
links below.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian DS "Making of" Videos
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian DS Co-op Video
Parents are also encouraged to play
an active role in the DGamer community. By accessing parental controls at
www.dgamer.com, they
can specify the level of interactivity that kids have online and feel confident
that their child’s experience is age appropriate. For example, parents can
choose between three chat levels for their kids’ use by utilizing the familiar
security features and infrastructure at Disney.com, which hosts the DGamer site.
Kids can either communicate using a predetermined list of words and phrases
called “Speed Chat,” through modified free-form typing that blocks inappropriate
language or suggestive phrases called “Speed Chat Plus,” or via “Open Chat”
which requires an exchange of a True Friend Code outside of the DGamer system.
Disney.com employs several safety features to ensure all chat communication is
moderated for safety.
Fall Line Studio, the Nintendo
platform-dedicated development studio of Disney Interactive Studios, developed
both DGamer and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for Nintendo DS. The
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is an action/role-playing adventure game
that takes players through Narnia and beyond the events of the much-anticipated
second film, which is set to open in theaters across North America tomorrow.
“The Chronicles of Narnia franchise
has such a massive following that it made this the perfect game to launch DGamer
on because it keeps fans connected like never before,” said Hopper. “Through the
DGamer functionality, fans can chat, share honors, and engage in a truly unique
and different experience that immerses them in the world of Narnia in only a way
that Disney can deliver.”
In addition to Nintendo DS, The
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game will be available for the Xbox
360®, the PLAYSTATION®3, the Wii™, the PlayStation®2 and Windows-based PC. The
console and Windows-based PC versions of the game were developed by Traveller’s
Tales and take players on a fast-paced action/adventure that features 20
playable characters and combat, exploration and puzzle solving that extends
beyond the film. The console versions also include two live action scenes that
were created exclusively for the video game and accompany 16 scenes taken from
the film.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince
Caspian for Nintendo DS has an Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating
of E10+ for Everyone 10 years and older and is now available for $29.99. The
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for consoles and Windows-based PC is rated
T for Teen and will be available for Xbox 360, the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Wii
for $49.99; and the PLAYSTATION 2 system and Windows-based PC for $29.99.
For more information about DGamer,
log on to www.dgamer.com.
For more information about The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian video game,
log on to
www.princecaspianthegame.com.