ANAHEIM, Calif., July 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
during a presentation at D23 Expo 2017, Disney Consumer
Products and Interactive Media revealed new details about the
biggest games in its upcoming slate, and offered first-looks at
never-before-seen digital experiences. Hosted by YouTube stars
JackSepticEye and Strawburry17, the presentation included
discussions with developers from Star
Wars™ Battlefront™, KINGDOM HEARTS III, Marvel's
Spider-Man, plus groundbreaking VR and AR gaming experiences
for Marvel and Star Wars™.
"It's our mission to bring the magic of Disney into the daily
lives of families and fans around the world and, when it comes to
games, we're working with the best developers in the world to
create experiences that put fans at the center of the story," said
Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of Disney
Consumer Products and Interactive Media. "Gamers and fans of our
stories have never had more to look forward to—and our slate has
never been stronger."
For images from the presentation and assets from the projects,
please visit the media site: D23 Expo 2017 - Level Up! The Walt
Disney Company's Video Game Showcase
Highlights from today's presentation include:
- KINGDOM HEARTS III: Square Enix's famed
game director Tetsuya Nomura,
revealed KINGDOM HEARTS III will feature the franchise's
first-ever Disney•Pixar world, "Toy Story," featuring an original
story developed exclusively for the game. Disney and Square Enix
also surprised fans with the news that the game will release in
2018.
- MARVEL Powers United VR: Marvel and
Oculus announced MARVEL Powers United VR, a first-person,
multiplayer, action virtual reality game where players team up with
friends to engage in immersive, explosive cooperative fights from
across the Marvel Universe. YouTube star Markiplier made a surprise
appearance, as he and Head of Oculus Studios, Steve Arnold, offered the crowd a first look at
gameplay. Fans can demo the game next week at San Diego Comic-Con
by visiting the Marvel Booth.
- Star Wars Augmented Reality Experience: A
new chapter in Star Wars experiences was introduced, as
Disney and Lenovo gave a first glimpse at a new augmented reality
product designed to give fans an opportunity to recapture some of
their favorite moments from Star Wars films in ways never
before possible. Fans can sign up to learn more by visiting
http://jedichallenges.com. The sneak peek video can be found here:
Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Sneak Peek.
- Star Wars Battlefront II: Star Wars
Battlefront II is bringing an all new hero into the fold with the
introduction of Iden Versio, Commander of the Imperial special
forces team known as the Inferno Squad. Fans were treated to an
appearance by the game's lead actress Janina Gavankar, who plays Iden, and a member of
the Lucasfilm Story Group, Steve
Blank. In addition to discussing the single player campaign
that tells a story from the unique perspective of the empire,
Janina and Steve introduced a new behind-the-scenes look at the
development of this original Star Wars story featured in the
game. The behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars Battlefront II
can be found here: Star Wars Battlefront II: Behind The
Story.
Learn more here:
https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/battlefront/battlefront-2
- Marvel Entertainment: Bill
Rosemann, Executive Creative Director, Marvel Games, showcased Marvel's strong
portfolio of games, including a behind-the-scenes look at
Marvel's Spider-Man with Bryan
Intihar, Creative Director at Insomniac Games, a new
character in LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2, and
highlighted gameplay opportunities in the Marvel Pavilion from
other popular games, including Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite,
Marvel Future Fight, Marvel Puzzle Quest, Marvel Heroes
Omega, and more.
About Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media
Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the
business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) that brings
our Company's stories and characters to life through innovative and
engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than
100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console
games. DCPI comprises four main lines of business: Global
Licensing, Disney Retail, Publishing and Digital Media, and Games,
Apps, and Labs. The segment is home to world-class teams of app and
game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail
business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and
technologists who inspire imaginations and bring the magic of
Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the
world.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt
Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent
character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library
of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over
seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in
entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit
marvel.com. © 2017 MARVEL
About D23 Expo 2017
D23 EXPO—The Ultimate Disney Fan
Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for
three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences,
concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans
with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme
parks, and celebrities. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject
to change. For the latest D23 EXPO 2017 news, visit D23EXPO.com. To
join the D23 EXPO conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 on
Twitter and use #D23EXPO.
About D23
The name "D23" pays homage to the exciting
journey that began in 1923 when Walt
Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for
fans in Disney's 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a
greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in
the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney
twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content;
member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members
throughout the year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at
D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest
D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook,
Pinterest, and YouTube.
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Ltd. © 2017 MARVEL. All rights reserved.
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