Video Gaming News - November 2005
San Francisco, CA (November 15, 2005) - Buena Vista Games (BVG)
announced today that The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The
Wardrobe is now available at retail outlets in North America for the PlayStation
2, Xbox, GameCube, DS, Game Boy Advance, and PC.
From BVG:
Players are thrust into a mysterious frozen world where they will play as
four heroes -- Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy Pevensie -- to free Narnia from a
cold, bleak eternity under the control of the evil White Witch.
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe video games
beautifully translate the film into an epic interactive experience,” said Andrew
Adamson, film director. “They demonstrate the importance of having a film team
that is involved in the production of the video games inspired by that film.
Players will truly feel as if they have walked through the wardrobe doors and
into Narnia, where they can control the destiny of the characters.”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe video games take
the classic story from the renowned book from C.S. Lewis to new heights by
bringing the cinematic experience to life in a stunning interactive adventure.
Playing as each of the four Pevensie heroes, gamers will battle the White
Witch’s sinister minions in team-based, action-packed combat. Taking on a
variety of creatures including Minoboars, Cyclopes, Werewolves and Ankleslicers,
gamers must utilize each hero’s unique combat skills, weaponry and special moves
to defeat hoards of enemies, solve elaborate puzzles and advance towards
restoring Narnia.
“’The Chronicles of Narnia’ is one of The Walt Disney Company’s most
highly-anticipated ventures this year,” said Graham Hopper, senior vice
president and general manager, Buena Vista Games. “The Narnia video game
represents collaboration between film making and game development at its best.
The game immerses players into the land of Narnia and lets them experience an
extensive adventure beyond the epic film.”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe for PlayStation
2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and PC is developed by Traveller’s Tales and is rated
“T” for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The PlayStation
2, Xbox and Nintendo GameCube versions carry a suggested retail price of $49.99.
The PC version carries a suggested retail price of $39.99. The Nintendo DS and
Game Boy Advance versions are developed by Amaze Entertainment. The Nintendo DS
version has an ESRB rating of “E10+” for Everyone 10 and older and carries a
suggested retail price of $34.99. The Game Boy Advance version is rated “E” for
Everyone by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99.
About The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe video games
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe video games
uniquely convey the classic story. The console and PC versions are
action/adventure games featuring 15 levels of combat and puzzle solving game
play. The game also features seamless integration of film footage with game play
and includes extensive use of voice talent from the film. Included are numerous
unlockable bonus levels and features that reveal secrets about the making of the
game. Also, the console and PC versions include a two-player co-op “drop in/drop
out” feature in which a second player can easily join a single-player game
already in progress.
The Nintendo DS version is an action/adventure game with role playing game
features. The Nintendo DS game, which includes 60 maps, utilizes the touch
screen for game play options, including managing inventory, conversing with
allied creatures, casting spells and controlling one of four possible characters
in real-time combat. A wireless multiplayer mode allows up to four people to
play simultaneously.
The Game Boy Advance version is an action/adventure game that includes 17 levels
of game play inspired by the film. Players earn role playing game-based Nobility
power-ups to defeat the minions of the White Witch. The game includes a
two-player linked or wireless multiplayer mode (accessories sold separately).
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