Video Gaming News - April 2003
Los Angeles, CA (April 10, 2003) - Vivendi Universal today announced
that they have released a trailer for their upcoming game, The Hulk.
From Vivendi Universal:
Vivendi Universal Games' The Hulk video game, based upon Universal
Pictures' highly anticipated film version of one of Marvel Comics' most
memorable and popular Super Hero® series, will ship to retailers beginning June
3, 2003. The action-packed game is being developed by Vancouver, Canada-based
Radical Entertainment for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the
Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube™ and the PC. The
Valhalla Motion Pictures/Good Machine Production will hit theatres June 20,
2003.
With a brand new storyline set after the events of the film, The Hulk video
game will deliver gamers an incredible experience beyond the movie. The game
combines visuals from the original comic book illustrations with the film's
remarkable digitally-created graphics and environments, along with new imagery
created exclusively for the game. Players can master two types of game play as
either Bruce Banner or The Hulk as they battle lead characters from the film,
familiar enemies from the Marvel Universe™ or new villains created specifically
for the game. With fully destructible and interactive environments, players can
virtually manipulate, destroy or use anything as a weapon. With his superhuman
power fueled by rage, The Hulk can smash through any physical obstacle and
annihilate his foes with over 45 devastating attacks.
"We have worked side by side with our theatrical partners to extend the Hulk
experience beyond the big screen and deliver it to the hands of gamers," said
Luc Vanhal, President & COO of VU Games, North America. "The movie uses CGI to
create a fully-realized character onscreen and we have developed a game that
brings all the power and personality of the movie character to gamers everywhere
across a variety of platforms. You can expect The Hulk video game to be every
bit as powerful as the film will be."
"The Hulk videogame represents a three-pronged approach in building the
ultimate action Super Hero franchise -- from comic book to film to interactive
entertainment," said Tim Rothwell, senior vice president, Universal Studios
Consumer Products Group. "Our goal is to provide fans everywhere with a massive
Hulk experience that will launch in the theater and on video games screens
simultaneously."
"The transition for our characters from the Marvel Universe to the
interactive universe is virtually seamless and only helps to enhance the overall
experience," said Russ Brown, Executive Vice President, Consumer Products,
Promotions & Retail Sales, Marvel Enterprises, Inc. "The Hulk has worldwide
recognition and appeal, He is one of the most physically powerful and
emotionally compelling Super Hero characters ever created. By extending this
franchise across these mediums we are able to create exciting new chapters in
Hulk lore."
Interactive Extension of Movie Story
With a brand new storyline distinct to the game and set after the events of the
film, The Hulk follows the plight of troubled scientist Bruce Banner and his
enraged alter ego, Hulk, as they battle against familiar enemies from the Marvel
Comics world and new villains specific to this adventure. Betrayed by his
long-time colleague and mentor, Professor Crawford, Bruce unwittingly releases
the essence of the Hulk into an Orb, falling prey to the Leader, a villain
intent on using the Hulk's energy to unleash a relentless army of "gamma"
creatures. Now Bruce must pursue his new foe through San Francisco, into
Alcatraz, out of heavily guarded military installations and finally to the
terrifying, surreal Freehold of the Leader himself. Only by facing his own
shattered identity and gaining control of the beast within him will Bruce have
the ability to destroy the insane intentions of the Leader.
Dual Gameplay and Action
The Hulk game allows players to master two different gameplay styles unique to
both Bruce Banner and The Hulk. As Bruce Banner, the player must employ the
powers of logic and stealth while struggling to contain the Hulk inside of him
in order to successfully complete missions. As the Hulk, the player must power
their way through 25 massive, highly-detailed and immersive environments,
directly inspired by the film and exclusive to the game. They will face five
intense boss battles, smash up to 10 enemies at once and destroy foes with over
45 devastating attacks.
Real-World Simulation
While the player controls the incredible power and rage of the Hulk, objects
react to damage as they would in the real world, displaying behaviors consistent
with the real effects of mass, matter and gravity. For example cars bounce off
walls to show body damage, glass shatters, broken pipes roll. The smashing
gameplay is enhanced as virtually any object can be manipulated, destroyed or
used as a weapon.
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