Disney Interactive Presents Disney Infinity

Disney Interactive presents DISNEY INFINITY, where your favorite Disney and Pixar characters come together in countless adventures that are as wild, and irreverent, as your imagination. DISNEY INFINITY will be available August 18, 2013. Characters sold separately. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=KWLWsStisQ8 Publishers: Disney Interactive Studios Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One Events: E3 Expo 2013

Disney Closes LucasArts, Kills Off Star Wars 1313 Game

It may not be like having a million voices suddenly cry out in terror, only to be suddenly silenced, but for the few hundred people working at LucasArts, the effect was largely the same. Disney announced today that it had closed LucasArts, and that all production on games from that studio would be halted. After Disney bought LucasArts, it began to bring the company more in line with the direction that Disney is taking in regards to the games market, which means almost all titles for consoles will be externally developed. Disney recently shut down Junction Point studio following the … Continue reading Disney Closes LucasArts, Kills Off Star Wars 1313 Game

Players Ask Disney To Save City of Heroes

A group of gamers battling to save their online world from destruction have reached out to Disney for help. Four members of the Save City of Heroes campaign, with the support of other key individuals have contacted Disney Interactive, asking for their help in collaborating with NCsoft to save their beloved game from oblivion. NCsoft, who currently own the franchise, announced on August 30 they were pulling the plug on the long-running MMO, with the game scheduled to be closed on November 30. In the process of shutting down the game, NCsoft laid off the 80-strong staff at Paragon Studios, … Continue reading Players Ask Disney To Save City of Heroes

Disney/Activision Announce Wreck-It Ralph

Get ready for classic arcade video game action with a whole new modern look and feel as Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc., (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Disney Interactive today announced a collaboration to produce and distribute a Wreck-It Ralph video game. As a story extension to the highly anticipated upcoming blockbuster film of the same name from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the Wreck-It Ralph video game is set to inspire a whole new generation of young gamers as a classic, arcade-style side scroller featuring Ralph ‘ the misunderstood villain of his own arcade game who … Continue reading Disney/Activision Announce Wreck-It Ralph

Disney Interactive Ships Disney Universe

Disney Interactive Studios’ Disney Universe is now available for the Wii system from Nintendo, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. In Disney Universe, players can experience non-stop action in the first video game that brings together characters and worlds inspired by both animated and live-action films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Disney Universe offers a four-person multiplayer action experience, with frenzied gameplay that appeals to players of all ages. The game features 45 classic and contemporary iconic character costumes inspired by … Continue reading Disney Interactive Ships Disney Universe

Disney Interactive Names Bill Roper VP, Marvel

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) has appointed seasoned video game executive Bill Roper as Vice President, Marvel Franchise. Roper, who comes to DIMG from Cryptic Studios, will report to Alex Seropian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Games, who made the announcement today. In his role, Roper will be responsible for establishing the long term strategy and the future creative direction and vision for DIMG published Marvel Games. He will also identify key talent and developers to partner with on product development. "We are pleased to have Bill join our team," said Seropian. "With 17 years of experience in … Continue reading Disney Interactive Names Bill Roper VP, Marvel

Disney Announces Pixar/Disney Themed Game, Disney Universe

Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Disney Universe, a fast-paced multiplayer action adventure game, is currently in development for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii and Windows PC/MAC. In Disney Universe, players will experience non-stop action through a mix-up of worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney, including titles from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Players will suit-up as iconic Disney and Disney•Pixar characters and embark on adventures to power up their hero, battle powerful adversaries and master challenging puzzles to … Continue reading Disney Announces Pixar/Disney Themed Game, Disney Universe