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OnLive to Offer Disney Interactive Studios Games

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OnLive, Inc. today announced an agreement with Disney Interactive Studios to add its family-friendly games to the OnLive platform.

Disney Interactive Studios is a multi-platform publisher that creates interactive entertainment based on the vast portfolio of Disney character franchises, in addition to properties based on original intellectual properties. Now, with the unique features of OnLive’s instant-play cloud gaming, players can experience them in a new, highly social way on almost any PC, Mac® or HDTV.

“We are thrilled to be working with Disney Interactive Studios to provide further video game content through OnLive,” said OnLive Founder and CEO Steve Perlman. “With OnLive, the fun, imaginative, immersive worlds of Disney can be experienced and shared instantly. At the same time, OnLive continues to broaden its reach with amazing games that appeal to all age groups and all types of gamers.”

The first two Disney Interactive Studios games to join OnLive, Split/Second and Pure, won consecutive Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 in the racing game category. During an OnLive promotion in June 2011, when you buy either game, you’ll receive an email coupon for 50% off your next OnLive purchase. More great Disney Interactive Studios titles will be released in the coming weeks and months.

For more information on the OnLive Split/Second and Pure promotion, visit http://www.onlive.com.

More information about Disney Interactive Studios can be found at http://disney.go.com/disneyinteractivestudios/.

About OnLive

OnLive is the pioneer of on-demand, instant-play video game services, delivering real-time interactive experiences and rich media through the Internet. With groundbreaking video compression technology, OnLive harnesses cloud computing to provide the power and intelligence needed to instantly deliver the latest, premium game titles to any HDTV via the OnLive Game System or nearly any PC and Mac via a small browser download. The OnLive Viewer app is available for the iPad and is coming soon for Android tablets. OnLive is currently available in North America, and will be available in the UK and expanding into Europe later this year. OnLive technology is backed by hundreds of patents and patents pending. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. OnLive investors include Warner Bros., Autodesk, Maverick Capital, AT&T, British Telecommunications (BT), The Belgacom Group and HTC. More information is available at http://www.onlive.com. # # #

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‘Star Wars Kinect’ Videogame for X-Box 360 Video from E3

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Here are a couple of videos showcasing the new “Star Wars Kinect” videogame from Lucasarts for the X-Box 360 debuting at this week’s E3 trade show. The footage looks great and is expected to hit shelves in 2012. At this time the game is exclusive to the X-Box. Let’s hope there are plans to work some cool videogames using this type of gameplay mechanic for the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 platforms.



For ongoing news about Star Wars and Disney games from 2011′s E3 visit JediMouseketeer.blogspot.com!

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Cars 2: The Video Game – The Elite Trailer

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Disney Interactive has just released a new Cars 2: The Video Game trailer entitled “The Elite.”

Inspired by the upcoming Disney•Pixar animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game lets players jump into the Cars 2 universe with some of their favorite Cars personalities in exotic locations around the globe.

Continuing the storyline from the upcoming film, players can choose to play as Mater and Lightning McQueen, as well as some brand new characters, as they train in the international training center – CHROME (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage) to become world-class spies. They’ll take on dangerous missions, compete to become the fastest racecar in the world, or use their spy skills in exciting, action-packed combat racing and battle arenas.

Players can race against friends and family in either single or multiplayer modes with up to four players to unlock challenging new tracks, characters, events and thrilling spy missions.

The DS version will also include exclusive global locations not seen in the film.  Cars 2: The Video Game will be available on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, and PC/MAC this June.

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Disney-Pixar Cars 2 Inspired Product Races Into Stores

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On your mark, get set, go! Disney Consumer Products (DCP) introduces an exciting array of Disney•Pixar Cars 2 merchandise that will recreate the fun of the film. The robust new Cars 2 product assortment will span toys, apparel, home, stationery, food, publishing and more and is now available at all major retailers, at Disney Store locations and at Disneystore.com.

Directed by John Lasseter, Cars 2 debuts in U.S. theaters on June 24th and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and in IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

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Highlights from the Cars 2 product assortment include:

Toys:

  • Mattel introduces more than 150 Cars 2 toys that bring to life the thrilling racing action and spy intrigue featured in the film. Highlights include a collection of more than 70 new collectible die-cast Cars featuring new and favorite characters (SRP $3.99 – $9.99), exhilarating track sets like the Tokyo Spin Out Track Set that features dual launchers for the ultimate race (SRP $29.99) and Secret Agent Finn McMissile loaded with ‘top secret’ spy weapons, projectile missiles, sound effects and transformations (SPR $29.99).
  • Now fans can build their own Cars 2 scenes with LEGO. The LEGO Group introduces its first full line of Cars toys consisting of 20 versatile and action-packed play sets recreating key scenes from the film — play sets so detailed that some come with as many as 800 pieces! Among the new line is the Cars 2 International Racing Circuit, which enables fans to recreate one of the film’s most exciting scenes featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, Francesco, and Luigi (SRP $89.99).
  • Defy gravity and race through the Cars world with the Spin Master Cars 2 collection of over a dozen toys including RC vehicles featuring Zero Gravity technology, such as the Zero Gravity Finn McMissile vehicle. Fans can bring this British spy home for hours of intriguing play as Finn McMissile zips across the floor and even drives up the wall to continue the adventure (SRP $34.99).

Fashion & Home:

  • For the first time, DCP and Williams-Sonoma are collaborating to create CARS 2 themed cooking accessories. Bake mini cakes of your favorite Cars 2 characters with the Cars 2 Cakelet Pan, which has eight different character molds and features charming details (SRP $39.95). Create edible masterpieces with the Cars 2 Cookie Cutters, the set of four includes Lightening McQueen, Mater, Francesco and Finn McMissile (SRP $19.99) cookie cut outs. Also, for your little chef, the Cars 2 Apron is a must-have. The Apron features Lightning McQueen in colorful embroidery on durable red cotton twill with a double front pocket, perfect for storing spatulas and wrenches (SRP $19.99 -$29.99). The Cars 2 Williams-Sonoma collection is available at Williams Sonoma stores nationwide and online at WilliamsSonoma.com.
  • From school to bedtime, dress your little one in fun new Cars 2 apparel. Featuring your favorite characters from the original and new ones from the sequel, DCP has a wide variety of apparel options for young boys and girls, including t-shirts, tennis shoes, hats, pajamas and more. Available at Target, JC Penny, Sears, Stride Rite and more.

Food, Health & Beauty:

  • Lunchtime just got more fun thanks to Nestle Juicy Juice and Perdue®. Disney•Pixar and Nestle Juicy Juice has teamed up to introduce a collectible limited edition Cars 2 Nestle Juicy Juice box line featuring 9 flavors of 100% juice. Each juice box will feature your child’s favorite Cars 2 characters, on-pack games, and an exciting online game site where your child can go to Spy School. These juice boxes are perfect for lunch and convenient for when your family is on the go. Perdue’s new Cars 2 whole grain breaded chicken breast nuggets and sticks are available in fun shapes inspired by Lightning McQueen, Mater and lightning bolts. These new Perdue car shapes provide a delicious taste that even picky eaters will want to eat and nutrition that moms will want to serve.
  • Kleenex®, Cottenelle® and Huggies® are just a few of the Kimberly-Clark products that feature fun Cars 2 designs. Keeping comfort, softness and cleanliness in mind, Kimberly-Clark Cars 2 items are available at all major retailers. Check out all of the Kimberly-Clark Cars 2 items at www.kimberly-clark.com/cars2.
  • When it comes to personal care, DCP has your Cars 2 fan covered! Cars-themed Vitamin Gummies are fun, tasty and a great addition to a balanced diet. Uh oh! Racing around the house too fast? Cars Band-Aid® brand bandages are here to help! Playtime Pals Sunscreen By Baby Blanket® UVA/UVB sunscreen protection is designed for babies and children and will protect the whole family from those harsh sun rays this summer! Cars-themed personal care items are available at Toys ‘R’ Us, Babies ‘R’ US, Walmart, Target, grocery and drug stores nationwide.

Disney Store:

  • Disney Store is the official pit stop for a wide variety of exclusive Cars 2 merchandise. Hot new items include the Cars 2 Die Cast Collection with deluxe 1:43 scale model cars ($6.50 each), in addition to Cars 2 Feature Die Cast Sets ($16.50 to $29.50) which re-create moments from the film, with action-packed light and sound features. Other offerings include the sleek Cars 2 Siddeley Spy Jet Shoot Out Playset ($29.50), complete with Finn McMissile who appears when you press the button that launches him into action for more espionage excitement.
  • And at newly-designed Disney Store locations across the country, guests can build their own custom CARS-branded Ridemakerz models. These products along with Cars 2 organic tees, backpacks, towels and more, all featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater and the entire Cars 2 crew, are now available at Disney Store locations nationwide and at DisneyStore.com’s Cars 2 Pit Stop. Race into action today at www.disneystore.com/cars/mn/1000012/.
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Multiplayer action adventure game featuring a Universe of Beloved characters in Disney Universe

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Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Disney Universe, a fast-paced multiplayer action adventure game, is currently in development for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Windows PC/MAC.  In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Players will suit-up as iconic Disney and DisneyPixar characters and embark on adventures to power up their hero, battle powerful adversaries and master challenging puzzles to save the universe.  Disney Universe is slated for release in fall 2011.

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.”

In Disney Universe, players can select from more than 40 classic and contemporary Disney character costumes, including Alice (“Alice in Wonderland”), Mike (“Monsters, Inc.”), TRON (“TRON: Legacy”) and Stitch (“Lilo & Stitch”) to explore six different worlds inspired by legendary Disney and DisneyPixar films.  Each world will allow players to experience objectives and missions that follow Disney and DisneyPixar movie storylines.  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.

The fun will continue on with plans for Disney Universe to be an expanding universe post-launch with items for download and new content available.  Additional worlds, costumes, and more will be available for purchase, giving Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 system owners an ever-evolving gameplay experience.

Please visit www.DisneyUniverse.com for more information.  Art assets for Disney Universe are available at http://corporate.disney.go.com/wdig/product-portfolio/.

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