Video Gaming News - July 2005
Edison, NJ (July 14, 2005) - Majesco announced today that they are
developing a game based on the comic book hero Ghost Rider.
From Majesco:
The game rises out of the licensing deal finalized earlier this year between
Majesco and Marvel through which Majesco acquired the worldwide rights to
publish video games based on the popular Marvel super hero for the PlayStation
2, PSP, and Xbox. Currently under development by Climax Group, Ghost Rider is
scheduled to ship in summer 2006 in conjunction with Sony Pictures/Marvel
Studios’ cinematic release starring Nicolas Cage as the Ghost Rider.
“Given its unique mix of motorcycle combat, supernatural themes and popular
Marvel characters, Ghost Rider is the perfect property to translate into a video
game,” said Jesse Sutton, president of Majesco. “The simultaneous release of our
game and the feature film event will ensure that Ghost Rider is next summer’s
biggest Super Hero.”
Adds Ames Kirshen, Marvel’s Vice President of Interactive: “Ghost Rider is one
of our flagship properties and we are excited to work with Majesco and Climax to
deliver an authentic and truly unique Marvel game experience to gamers next
year.”
Ghost Rider sets the big screen on fire! Motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze was
born to ride! Desperate to save the life of his father, Johnny strikes a deal
with the vile Mephistopheles for the most precious of commodities, his immortal
soul. Mephistopheles keeps his promise, but in return, Johnny is forever
destined to ride through the night, avenging evil as the Ghost Rider, never to
be re-united with the love of his life.
Reflecting the stylized action of the Marvel comic series and Sony Pictures’
upcoming film, Ghost Rider offers a unique game play combination that includes
deep combo-based combat and fast-paced motorcycle action on the supernatural
Hell Cycle. Penned by famed comic writers Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti, the
game’s high-octane storyline unleashes Ghost Rider on familiar villains from the
comic universe.
First released into the spotlight in 1972, Marvel’s Ghost Rider comic series has
sold more than 45 million copies to date. A new limited series comic written by
Garth Ennis and illustrated by Clayton Crain is due out in September 2005.
For more information, visit
www.GhostRidergame.com
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