LPWire: BVI to Publish The Nightmare Before Christmas Games in North America
Buena Vista Interactive to
Publish "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas'' Games in North America
Games for PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(R) and Game Boy(R) Advance to be Released in
2005
Buena Vista Interactive, a
publishing label of Buena Vista Games, Inc., today announced that it will
publish "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge" for the
PlaySation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Xbox(R) video game system from
Microsoft in North America. The games will release in October 2005 along with
BVG's previously announced "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The
Pumpkin King" title for Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance. Capcom(R), a leading
worldwide developer and publisher of video games and developer of the console
titles, will publish the PlayStation 2 title in Europe in 2005.
"`Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas' is an incredibly rich property
that remains popular and highly visible throughout Disney theme parks and
merchandise from Disney Consumer Products. The console game platform provides a
compelling medium to extend the movie's characters, storyline and environments
and will help expand the franchise to new audiences," said Graham Hopper, senior
vice president and general manager, Buena Vista Games. "We're excited to
continue working with Capcom Japan, the developer of the game, to enhance the
title as well as adding the Xbox platform to our launch plans."
"Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" movie was the first feature-length
stop motion animated film ever created, and has become a cult classic. Using
this method, still pictures of puppets were shot frame-by-frame and played at
film speed to produce fascinating, unique characters that moved smoothly and
naturally on screen. The result of Tim Burton's visionary genius was a
breathtaking world with amazing, unforgettable characters. Since the movie's
first release in 1993, the property has extended to DVDs, consumer products and
theme park experiences, generating hundreds of millions of dollars.
Capcom and Buena Vista Interactive, in association with Tim Burton and other
creative talent from the film including Art Director, Deane Taylor, have
collaborated to create a thrilling action game that brings the Nightmare Before
Christmas world to life like never before. Gamers and fans will enjoy an
unsurpassed experience that is action-packed and true to the spirit of the
property with engaging gameplay elements, original characters and voice-actors
from the film, beautifully rendered visuals and the ability to explore the
bizarre and fascinating Nightmare world.
"Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge" is an
action-adventure game that continues the story of Jack Skellington and his
arch-nemesis, Oogie Boogie. Players assume the role of Jack, the Pumpkin King of
Halloween Town, who must help reclaim the town and save other holidays from the
mischievous Oogie Boogie and his henchmen. Jack has a variety of attack options
including the use of the all new and amazing "Soul Robber", costume changes with
unique attacks and more.
About Buena Vista Interactive
Buena Vista Interactive is an award-winning publishing label of Buena Vista
Games, Inc., the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company's
Consumer Products business unit. The label publishes, markets and distributes a
broad portfolio of multi-platform video games based on the diverse businesses
within The Walt Disney Company. The company also licenses properties and works
directly with third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for all
ages to market.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world
renowned franchises including Resident Evil(R), Street Fighter(TM), Mega Man(R),
Breath of Fire(TM), Devil May Cry(R)and the Onimusha(R) series. Headquartered in
Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom,
Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can
be found on the company's web site at
www.capcom.com.
--Posted December 23, 2004
Source: Buena Vista Interactive