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Brash Entertainment today announce development for The Tale of
Despereaux, an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’
animated adventure of the same name. The
 game
shares the fairy-tale look and feel of the upcoming film about a
chivalrous mouse, full of courage and honour. The Tale of
Despereaux game - created through a licensing agreement with
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group - will release in
conjunction with the film, which arrives in UK theatres on 19th
December, 2008.
Directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen and produced by Gary Ross
and Allison Thomas, The Tale of Despereaux features the voice
talent of Matthew Broderick, Robbie Coltrane, Frances Conroy, Tony
Hale, Ciaran Hinds, Dustin Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Kevin Kline,
Frank Langella, Christopher Lloyd, William H. Macy, James Nesbitt,
Stanley Tucci, Tracey Ullman, Emma Watson and Sigourney Weaver.
The game will follow and extend the film’s storyline in adventures
spanning from the magical kitchen and colourful rooms of the castle
to the dark dungeons of the rat lairs. An introductory Training
Mode, mouse-centric unique abilities, upgradeable skills and
objects, and a lot of courage, will help Despereaux face-off against
a multitude of animal enemies and human foes on his quest to save
Princess Pea. Multiple difficulty settings will ensure that a wide
range of adventurers can enjoy Despereaux’s heroics again and again.
“Whether charmed by the book or newly introduced to the characters
via the film, children of all ages can expand on their love for
Despereaux with this title,” said Mitch Davis, co-founder, chairman
and CEO of Brash Entertainment. “We’re excited and proud to be
translating this classic into an exciting, engaging and enriching
game.”
“With its focus on publishing film-based games, Brash was the clear
partner to develop the interactive adventure that would accompany
the film and bring Despereaux to life on gaming screens,” said Bill
Kispert, VP and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures
Digital Platforms Group. “The game’s attention to detail will allow
players to explore all the nooks and crannies of the whimsical
Kingdom of Dor.”
The Tale of Despereaux will be available for the Xbox360,
PlayStation2, Wii, and PC, and is set to scurry onto shelves this
winter. |
