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THQ and DreamWorks Animation announce partnership
THQ and DreamWorks Animation today announced that they have entered into multi-year, multi-property licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated feature films, Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom and Puss In Boots, as well as the CG animated television show, The Penguins of Madagascar.
The new agreements grant THQ exclusive worldwide rights to publish interactive games based on these DreamWorks Animation properties for all console and handheld systems, including Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Nintendo Wii Virtual Console, and wireless devices.
THQ plans to release videogames in conjunction with DreamWorks Animation’s theatrical releases, as follows:
- Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, the sequel to Kung Fu Panda, is scheduled to be released on June 3, 2011.
- Puss In Boots, based on one of the characters in the Shrek universe, is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2011.
- Also, THQ previously announced the rights to publish videogames based on MegaMind (previously known as Oobermind), which is scheduled to be released on November 5, 2010.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender — Into the Inferno’ game soars into stores
THQ today released “Avatar: The Last Airbender — Into the Inferno,” based on the animated Nickelodeon TV show. The game is now available for the PlayStation 2 ($19.99) and Nintendo Wii ($29.99). A Nintendo DS release is scheduled for November 24, 2008.
The game follows the storyline of the third season of the series where players participate in the climactic conclusion to the 100-year-old war. Players will be able to play as their favorite characters from the show and perform similar martial arts moves, as well as bend all four elements — Earth, Fire, Water and Air. The game will also feature air battles as players soar through the sky on gliders in new flying levels.
The Nintendo DS version of the game will introduce a new “bobble head” style of animation previously seen in Nickelodeon’s special Avatar series of animated shorts.
WALL-E video game now available
THQ announced today that the WALL-E video game has shipped into retail outlets throughout North America for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Games for Windows, Mac and mobile phones.
WALL-E is rated E for everyone and is now available for the suggested retail prices of $49.99 (Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3), $39.99 (PlayStation 2), $29.99 (PSP, Nintendo DS) and $19.99 (Games for Windows, Mac).
Players take control of WALL-E and EVE as they relive some of the movie’s thrilling moments throughout more than nine massive environments.
WALL-E videogame gameplay clip
Ratatouille videogame achieves Greatest Hits status
The Ratatouille videogame based on the Pixar film has achieved “Platinum Family Hits” status for Xbox 360 and collection and “Greatest Hits” status for PlayStation 2.
THQ originally released the game in summer 2007 across 11 different gaming systems and has since shipped nearly four million copies across all platforms worldwide.
With its new hits status, the PS2, DS and is available for $19.99 while the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PSP versions are priced at $29.99.
WALL-E videogame cover art revealed
As always, a videogame tie-in will be released when Pixar’s newest film, WALL-E, debuts in theaters. The cover art has been revealed and can be seen below. While it’s the Xbox 360 version, I assume it will be the same for other consoles.
THQ announced WALL-E videogame
THQ today announced plans to release the WALL-E video game in conjunction with the film’stheatrical debut in the summer of 2008. WALL-E is anticipated to launch across all major gaming systems including the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS, Windows PC and Mac, as well as wireless devices.
THQ’s current agreement with Disney/Pixar, which was announced in 2004, includes rights to create games based on four newly created Pixar film properties. Last year’s Ratatouille video game was the first property released by THQ under this agreement.
Resident Evil: Degeneration Trailer
Check out the trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil: Degeneration, the first full-length CG animation feature based upon the Resident Evil series of games. The new movie will follow a brand-new story line not seen in any of the previous games.
THQ not developing Toy Story 3 videogame
While speaking at a conference in New York City, THQ CEO Brian Farrell stated that THQ doesn’t have the rights to develop a videogame based on Toy Story 3, scheduled for theatrical release in 2010.
THQ’s current licensing deal gives them the rights to develop games based upon four Pixar films. Ratatouille, released this year, was the first film covered under the current agreement. Wall-E, coming to theaters in 2008, will be the second. The deal will also cover 2009’s UP and the unannounced, most likely John Carter of Mars, in 2011.
Disney has decided to develop the videogames internally. Smart move considering how big of a cash cow the Toy Story franchise is.
Matt Groening discusses Simpsons game
Check out this interview of Matt Groening discussing the new Simpsons game along with the origin of Homer’s world famous “D’oh!”
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