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Challenge Destiny and Change Fate with Disney-Pixar Brave The Video Game
BURBANK, Calif. — (March 19, in the year of our Lord
2012 ) – Disney Interactive Media Group announced today
that “Brave: The Video Game” is currently in development for
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ system from
Nintendo, Nintendo DS™ handheld system and Windows PC/ MAC.
Inspired by “Brave,” the upcoming Disney•Pixar animated fantasy
adventure movie, the video game invites players to run, jump and
battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and
mysterious Scotland. By using their wits and bravery, gamers
will also be able to wield a sword and bow to defeat fierce
enemies, break a magical curse and save a kingdom. The video
game will release summer 2012, in conjunction with the film.
A third person action-adventure, “Brave: The Video Game” expands
the tale beyond the movie’s storyline. Gamers can play as
Merida, an expert archer and heroine, and in the console
versions, players can also play as other entertaining characters
from the film. In addition, they will be able to go on quests
through a magical world and solve puzzles to uncover secrets.
“We’re excited to offer a compelling game across multiple
platforms for fans of the upcoming Disney•Pixar film ‘Brave’.
Whether gamers want to play on their own or with others, they
can relive highlights from Merida’s journey and go on new
adventures inspired by the legends of Scotland and Disney•Pixar
storytelling,” said Javier Ferreira, senior vice president of
publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group. “With Kinect™ for
Xbox 360 and Move on the PlayStation®3, gamers will feel like
they are using a bow and arrow in an archery range and have a
truly immersive experience.”
The console versions of “Brave: The Video Game” offer a variety
of gameplay, including single-player, co-op for family and
friends, and a special Bear mode, where players will be able to
play as a bear. Several new opponents created exclusively for
the game will challenge the player throughout the experience,
culminating with an ultimate boss battle to complete the
adventure. The Nintendo DS game is filled with its own exciting
missions and a myriad of characters to engage single players.
“Brave: The Video Game” launches Summer 2012 for PlayStation®3
computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and
Windows PC/MAC.
ABOUT THE MOVIE
Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical
legends have been passed through the generations across the
rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and
Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida
(voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition and challenges
destiny to change her fate.
“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer
and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly)
and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve
her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to
the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord
MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice
of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of
Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos
and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric
Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an
ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all
of her skills and resources – including her clever and
mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before
it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.
Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by
Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart,
memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of
all ages around the world have come to eagerly expect. The film
takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in
Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.
