Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) has developed The Incredible
Hulk for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video
game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube. Developed by Radical
Games, creators of the The Simpsons: Hit & Run, the new
action/adventure game will feature the ultimate in destructible
environments, an awesome Hulk-powered ability to weaponize any object
and a massive free-roaming, fully interactive world.
"Our collaboration with Marvel on The Incredible Hulk will
give gamers the opportunity to play as one of the most powerful and
exciting characters to ever exist," said Michael Pole, EVP,
Worldwide Studios, VU Games. "The Incredible Hulk will deliver
unlimited power and freedom immersed in an authentic world that will
engage Hulk fans and core gamers."
"We are very excited to have Radical developing this new Hulk
title, continuing another blockbuster Marvel game franchise," said
Ames Kirshen, director Of Video Game Development at Marvel Enterprises.
"Vivendi Universal Games and Radical are creating an interactive
world where the player will have all of the freedoms and larger than
life abilities of the Hulk in enormous and interactive
'sandbox' environments which really capture the essence of the
character."
In The Incredible Hulk, players can jump anywhere, climb anything
and smash everything -- even destroy entire buildings -- as the Hulk,
the strongest hero there is! Gamers will create their own Hulk-powered
weapons from anything they can rip out of the environment, unlock new
moves to battle huge enemies in epic boss fights and experience deep and
varied game elements by exploring free-roaming non-mission and side
mission gameplay.
Based on The Incredible Hulk character franchise from Marvel
Enterprises, this action-packed game is brought to life through a
compelling storyline written by Eisner Award-winning comic book writer
Paul Jenkins (Hulk, Spider-Man) and high-quality original art created by
signature comic artist Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates), providing an
unprecedented integration with The Incredible Hulk universe.
The Incredible Hulk will be available at retail in Summer 2005 for
a suggested retail price of $39.99.
About Xbox
Xbox is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people
together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences.
Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful
hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline,
"it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox
as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is
now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia. Xbox can be
found on the World Wide Web at http://www.xbox.com/.
About Marvel Enterprises, Inc.
With a library of over 5,000 proprietary characters, Marvel
Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) is one of the world's most prominent
character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are
focused in three areas: entertainment (Marvel Studios) and licensing,
comic book publishing and toys (Toy Biz). Marvel facilitates the
creation of entertainment projects, including feature films, DVD/home
video, video games and television based on its characters and also
licenses its characters for use in a wide range of consumer products and
services including apparel, collectibles, snack foods and promotions.
Marvel's characters and plot lines are created by its publishing
segment that continues to expand its leadership position in the U.S. and
worldwide while also serving as a source of intellectual property.
Marvel can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.marvel.com/.
About Radical Games
Radical Games is one of North America's leading developers of
interactive entertainment. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Radical's 200+ employees have created
entertainment products for the industry publishers, such as Vivendi
Universal Games, Fox Interactive, and Microsoft. High-grossing titles
include Simpsons Hit and Run, Simpsons Road Rage, The Hulk, and
Independence Day. The company maintains an in-house Research and
Development team run by industry leaders in 3D graphics and real time
technology.
Radical's CEO is the chairman of New Media BC, and in 2001,
was named Ernst and Young's Media and Entertainment Entrepreneur of
the Year. In 2004 Radical was recognized as one of British
Columbia's top 3 employers. The company is a member of the BC
Advanced Systems Institute, New Media BC, and the Vancouver Board of
Trade. For more information about Radical, visit the company's web
site at http://www.radical.ca.
About Vivendi Universal Games
Headquartered in Los Angeles, VU Games is a global developer,
publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment.
Its development studios and publishing labels include Blizzard
Entertainment, Sierra Entertainment, Fox Interactive and Massive
Entertainment. VU Games' library of over 700 titles features
properties such as Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo and World of Warcraft
from Blizzard Entertainment; Crash Bandicoot, Spyro The Dragon, Empire
Earth, Leisure Suit Larry, Ground Control and Tribes.
Vivendi Universal Games can be found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.vugames.com/.
For more information, call 310/431-4385.
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