Head Back to School with ''High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!'' Now Available for Nintendo DS
As "High School Musical" fever sweeps the nation, Disney Interactive Studios invites fans to get in the game with the first official "High School Musical" video game, "High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!" for the Nintendo DS(TM) - now available at retail outlets nationwide. Based on the runaway Disney Channel hit movie and upcoming sequel, fans of all ages have a chance to experience the phenomenon as never before by putting their rhythm and beat skills to the test in a cross-country musical competition.
"We want to give fans the opportunity to be a part of the excitement of interacting with 'High School Musical,' anytime, anywhere," said Craig Relyea, vice president of marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "'High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!' gives fans a unique opportunity to interact with the 'High School Musical' songs and characters that they know and love, whether at home or on the go."
In this addictive rhythm-based game, "High School Musical: Makin the Cut!," fans choose between one of the six "High School Musical" characters - Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Taylor or Chad - or create their own customized character as they dance to the beat and travel across America competing in the ultimate musical competition. Players can compete head-to-head and trade their original music video creations wirelessly with friends. With 12 songs from "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2," friends can enjoy the tunes they love together. Available now for $29.99 MSRP, "High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!" is rated "E" for everyone.
Nintendo World Event - August 18, 2007
To celebrate the official launch of "High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!," Disney Interactive Studios is hosting game tournaments at Nintendo World in New York City on August 18th. Players can challenge other "High School Musical" fans for a chance to win prizes including tickets to "High School Musical: The Ice Tour," "High School Musical: The Concert" DVDs, and copies of the "High School Musical 2" soundtrack. All attendees will receive "High School Musical" bookmarks.
"High School Musical: Sing It!" - Launching This Holiday Season
This fall, fans can look forward to even more video game fun from Disney with "High School Musical: Sing It!" available on the Wii(TM) home video game system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems. These holiday must-haves allow players to express themselves by choosing their favorite "High School Musical" character and singing all of the songs from "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2." Debuting as one of the first video games to feature a microphone on the Wii platform, "High School Musical: Sing It!" offers three unique play modes. In story mode, players re-live the original film by performing hit songs from "Start of Something New" to "We're All in this Together." In party mode, up to eight friends can sing and challenge each other in their very own karaoke competition. In quick play mode, players can jump into any song and pick from any unlocked characters, outfits and environments. Players can choose their favorite backdrop and belt out solos or duets of approximately 30 hit songs, including popular tunes from other familiar Disney Channel favorites.
High School Musical: Sing It! is rated "E" for everyone. On Wii, the game will be priced at $59.99 bundled with a special edition "High School Musical" branded microphone from Logitech. On the PlayStation 2 system, the game will be $49.99 bundled with the same microphone and $39.99 without the microphone.