News
Rango The WORLD Debuts Online
Los Angeles,
Calif. – March 4, in the year of our Lord 2011
– Funtactix, a worldwide developer of innovative,
browser-based games, and Paramount Digital Entertainment
today announced the launch of Rango: The WORLD (www.rangotheworld.com),
the online multiplayer world inspired by the Paramount
Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies animated feature film Rango
starring the voice of Johnny Depp in theaters now.
Rango: The WORLD is based on characters and assets built by the movie’s animators and featured in the film. Funtactix, the developer and publisher of Rango: The WORLD, used its cutting edge ‘The WORLD’ technology to bring these characters and objects to life on the web, creating one of the most vivid social worlds ever revealed.
Jump into Rango: The WORLD to create your own character and join your pals as you set out to explore the dynamic world of the film, including the town of Dirt and its surroundings. Along the way you’ll encounter the colorful characters from the film, embark on quests, compete in games and customize your own personal corner of Dirt. Now it’s your turn to become the hero!
Rango: The WORLD Features Include:
* Customization – From cowboy hats and vests to boots and spurs, customize your fully-animated character with hundreds of clothing combination options that unlock as you level-up in the WORLD.
* Meet the Characters – Befriend the colorful citizens of Dirt as they send you into the outskirts on boot-stompin’ mission.
* Free Access for All – Play for free as long as you want with premium options available for subscribers. No download required.
* Kid Friendly – Rango: The WORLD is monitored by an experienced staff to create a safe online environment for all ages.
“Rango: The WORLD gives fans of the movie an online destination where they can go beyond the film’s storyline with friends and interact with the characters long after they leave the theater,” said Sam Glassenberg, CEO of Funtactix. “We’ve enjoyed bringing this breathtaking world to the web and creating an online community of fun, hilarity, and self-expression for fans of all ages.”
Founded in 2006, Funtactix works with leading entertainment companies to deliver visually stunning, highly innovative online games and virtual worlds around leading media franchises. For more information about Funtactix and Rango: The WORLD, please visit www.funtactix.com
Rango: The WORLD is based on characters and assets built by the movie’s animators and featured in the film. Funtactix, the developer and publisher of Rango: The WORLD, used its cutting edge ‘The WORLD’ technology to bring these characters and objects to life on the web, creating one of the most vivid social worlds ever revealed.
Jump into Rango: The WORLD to create your own character and join your pals as you set out to explore the dynamic world of the film, including the town of Dirt and its surroundings. Along the way you’ll encounter the colorful characters from the film, embark on quests, compete in games and customize your own personal corner of Dirt. Now it’s your turn to become the hero!
Rango: The WORLD Features Include:
* Customization – From cowboy hats and vests to boots and spurs, customize your fully-animated character with hundreds of clothing combination options that unlock as you level-up in the WORLD.
* Meet the Characters – Befriend the colorful citizens of Dirt as they send you into the outskirts on boot-stompin’ mission.
* Free Access for All – Play for free as long as you want with premium options available for subscribers. No download required.
* Kid Friendly – Rango: The WORLD is monitored by an experienced staff to create a safe online environment for all ages.
“Rango: The WORLD gives fans of the movie an online destination where they can go beyond the film’s storyline with friends and interact with the characters long after they leave the theater,” said Sam Glassenberg, CEO of Funtactix. “We’ve enjoyed bringing this breathtaking world to the web and creating an online community of fun, hilarity, and self-expression for fans of all ages.”
Founded in 2006, Funtactix works with leading entertainment companies to deliver visually stunning, highly innovative online games and virtual worlds around leading media franchises. For more information about Funtactix and Rango: The WORLD, please visit www.funtactix.com