Video Gaming News - May 2003
Calabasas, CA (May 9, 2003) - THQ today announced the release of
Finding Nemo for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance.
From THQ:
The game, which closely follows the storyline of the film, 'Finding Nemo' by
Academy Award(R)-winning Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, is
now available in advance of the movie, scheduled to launch in theaters
nationwide on May 30. The game features music and environments inspired by the
motion picture.
For a limited time, each game package will include a free movie ticket to see
'Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo' as part of the game's extensive marketing
campaign. Other elements of the multimillion-dollar program include national
television, print, radio and online media campaign, in-theater marketing, and
numerous cross-promotions. Finding Nemo will be available this week across
multiple game systems at retail outlets nationwide.
"Disney and Pixar have a proven track record of releasing blockbuster
animated motion pictures including 'Toy Story,' 'A Bug's Life,' 'Toy Story 2'
and 'Monsters Inc.,' which boast videogame related franchise sales that total
more than $500 million worldwide," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of
worldwide marketing, THQ. "We're delighted to be launching Finding Nemo for
every gamer on every major system in advance of the film's opening."
"By creating games for Finding Nemo on all the gaming platforms, the title is
shaping up to be one of the must-have kids' videogames of the summer," said
Sanjeev Lamba, vice president of marketing and international, Disney
Interactive. "We're pleased with our ongoing relationship with THQ for this and
other Disney/Pixar titles in the future."
Finding Nemo for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Game Boy Advance follows
the adventures of Nemo and his marine-life friends. The game is set in a 3-D
underwater environment and allows players to play key movie characters including
Nemo, Marlin and Dory, each with varied abilities. Gamers will explore several
levels including mini games and bonus levels.
Consumers can also look forward to two different Finding Nemo titles for the
PC/Mac. The first Finding Nemo game features arcade-style gameplay and follows
the same concept of the console games. The second game, Finding Nemo: Nemo's
Underwater World of Fun, is filled with mini-games and puzzle challenges
involving the film's central characters. Each game is geared to entertain,
challenge, and inspire kids to exercise their creative and critical thinking
skills. Both games include puzzles designed to cultivate exploration,
cooperation and problem solving. Following the movie's message, the games will
help teach children courage, perseverance, trust and the value of coming to the
aid of one another.
For more information on Finding Nemo, or the rest of the THQ videogame
lineup, please visit www.THQ.com.
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