May 10, 2007
Xbox 360 Has Movie Fans Seeing Stars
Xbox takes the leading role in living-room
entertainment, bringing summer’s biggest movie-inspired games to life
The summer blockbuster movie season is quickly
approaching, and soon fans everywhere will be lining up around the block for
four exciting new Xbox 360™ games inspired by this summer’s big-screen favorites
and a limited- edition console that will have fans of “The Simpsons” dreaming of
donuts.
Whether gamers want to save the universe, explore
a new one or just escape from the summer heat, Xbox 360 lets them jump into the
cast as they become the lovable Shrek®, infamous Captain Jack Sparrow, master
magician Harry Potter or aspiring French chef Remy the rat. Gamers will control
their destiny as they experience firsthand the action, adventure, fun and
romance that have made these films a hit with all ages. Gamers can dim the
lights, grab some popcorn and create their own summer blockbuster magic with
Xbox 360.
Lights, Console, Action — D’oh!
Gamers will have the best seat in the house when
“Shrek the Third™,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” “Ratatouille”
and “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” arrive on Xbox 360 for
star-studded gameplay. With this cast of characters, players and movie fans of
all ages can count on fun on Xbox 360. The entire family will be clamoring for
encore performances — perfect for an evening of family fun.
- “Shrek the Third” (Activision). Those who
can’t get enough of “Shrek the Third” should not despair. Xbox 360 lets
players experience the signature humor and outrageous adventures of the
lovable hero long after the movie credits roll. Play as Shrek, Donkey, Puss In
Boots, Fiona, Arthur and fellow fairy-tale heroine Sleeping Beauty to save Far
Far Away from Prince Charming and his army of villains. Gamers will be
challenged to rescue their pals, face off against Charming’s henchmen, gather
collectibles, test their gaming skills in 20 movie-based and game-exclusive
levels, and engage in various single-player and multiplayer minigames.
Rated E10+; ERP: $49.99 (U.S.); game release date: May 15, 2007; movie release
date: May 18, 2007 - “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”
(Disney Interactive Studios). Based on both the second and third films of the
blockbuster franchise, “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” brings
players deeper into the pirates’ world with a chance to play as their favorite
stars: crafty Captain Jack Sparrow, swordsmith Will Turner or daring Elizabeth
Swann. Gamers will relive the swashbuckling adventures of the crazed pirates
and creative swordsmanship of the silver screen, and then go beyond the film
to experience new locations, an extended story and a unique ending. They will
also enjoy sword-assisted acrobatics, swashbuckling action and classic dueling
with unique gameplay.
Rated T; ERP: $59.99 (U.S.); game release date: May 22, 2007; movie release
date: May 25, 2007 - “Ratatouille” (THQ Inc.). Summer starts
cooking with Disney/Pixar’s “Ratatouille,” the story of a young rat named Remy
who dreams of becoming a great French chef, despite the obvious problem of
being a rat. With this game, players can relive all the film’s most thrilling
and hilarious moments. From the underground sewers to the bustling streets of
Paris, they will dash, swim, glide and slide through five action-packed,
visually stunning worlds filled with dangerous enemies, intense heists and
perilous missions. Gamers can go head-to-head with their friends in
multiplayer minigames or navigate their way through a sensational rat race
that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
Rated E; ERP: $49.95 (U.S.); game release date: June 26, 2007; movie release
date: June 29, 2007 - “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
(Electronic Arts Inc. and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). Magic makes
a colossal comeback as Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts
in the most authentic Harry Potter game to date. Players will explore the many
key locations at Hogwarts in precise detail, each one a visual match to its
film equivalent, while being engrossed in the thrilling adventures outlined in
the rich narrative of the book. They can choose to go to class, or play
Gobstones or Wizard Chess, with no prescribed way to complete the game; the
choice is theirs as they experience more freedom than ever before to customize
their time at Hogwarts.
Rated E10+; ERP: $59.99 (U.S.); game release date: June 25, 2007; movie
release date: July 13, 2007
“These action-packed Xbox 360 games let kids and
adults alike take all the adventure and excitement of this summer’s hottest
films home with them,” said “Xbox Dad” columnist and family gaming expert Duncan
Mackenzie. “I can’t think of a better way to spend some quality time with the
kids than to turn our favorite movies into an interactive experience, chatting
and laughing as we take on the role of our favorite characters.”
In addition, people everywhere will be seeing
yellow as “The Simpsons” takes Xbox 360 by storm later this summer in advance of
the famous Springfield family’s big-screen debut on July 27, 2007. Xbox 360 is
partnering with FOX to help promote “The Simpsons Movie,” offering fans the
chance to get their hands on one of 100 limited-edition “Simpsons” Xbox 360 Pro
consoles through a series of special events and promotions. For anyone who is
drooling like Homer about how to win, more details will be available at
http://www.xbox.com.
