Video Gaming News - September 2003
Los Angeles, CA (September 9, 2003) - Vivendi Universal Games today
announced that Universal Studios' Home Video's upcoming DVD release of The Hulk
will include gameplay from The Hulk for the Xbox.
From VU Games:
This added value marks a milestone for the Home Video industry by allowing
fans for the first time to experience both the film and related video game from
the same DVD medium. The Hulk Xbox demo will be available on the action
adventure DVD from Universal Studios Home Video on October 28, 2003.
"Vivendi Universal Games is pleased to partner with Microsoft to be part of
this first-time integration of an Xbox demo on a DVD," said Luc Vanhal,
President and COO of VU Games, North America. "With this advanced technology we
will be able to continue to provide the ultimate action Super Hero experience to
fans everywhere."
"Vivendi Universal excels in movie-to-game content integration, making The
Hulk DVD release a natural medium for Microsoft to unveil this exciting new
technology," said Ed Fries, vice president of game content at Microsoft. "The
Hulk game demo is perfect for consumers of the DVD, allowing Xbox owners to
interact with their favorite hero in an original adventure."
The demo provides one playable level for Xbox which showcases the title's
fully interactive environments and the awesome power of the Hulk. Picking up a
year after the events of the film, the game follows the plight of troubled
scientist Bruce Banner and his enraged alter ego, Hulk, as they battle against
the terrifying forces of the Leader - a villain intent on using the Hulk's gamma
energy to unleash a relentless army of gamma creatures on the world. 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(tm) or
new villains created specifically for the game.
For more information, visit the official home of The Hulk videogame at
www.hulkgames.com and be sure to download the PC demo. The Hulk is available now
for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and PC for a suggested retail price
of $49.99 with an ESRB "Teen" rating.
About the DVD
The Hulk DVD delivers breakthrough special features, in keeping with the
movie's astounding, never-before-seen technology. Still frames pieced together
create a comic book feel to the live action as frames fill the screen and come
to life when selected.
Centering on one of Marvel Comics' most powerful characters, The Hulk is
brought to thrilling life via groundbreaking 3-D animation from visual effects
powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic and the formidable talents of Oscar
®-winning director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), and stars Eric Bana,
Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, and Nick Nolte. The 2-disc special
edition DVD release is priced at $26.98 suggested retail ($19.95 MAP) and the
VHS sells for $22.98 SRP ($14.95 MAP). The pre-order close date is September 9,
2003 for the DVD and September 23, 2003 for the VHS.
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