SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Marvel Entertainment
(NYSE: MVL) have released the first details of Spider-Man™:
Shattered Dimensions, the newest entry of non-stop heroic
action to star the iconic wall-crawler. The video game is
scheduled for release in September
2010 and will allow players to travel through four different
worlds as distinctly different versions of Spider-Man from four
universes across Marvel lore, two of which are announced today:
The Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man Noir.
As Spider-Man, players will experience a wide variety of
gameplay and dramatic environments. The Amazing
Spider-Man experience delivers innovative web combat and
visuals in a world that pays tribute to the classic era of the
legendary Super Hero. In contrast, Spider-Man Noir features a cunning and covert
depiction of Spider-Man, who utilizes shadows to perform stealth
takedowns in a 1930's-influenced, black-and-white cinematic
environment.
"Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions delivers an
original storyline that bridges four unique worlds," said
Rob Kostich, Head of Marketing,
Activision Publishing, Inc. "Each action-packed universe will
have its own detailed art design and thrilling missions,
challenging gamers to use new skill sets to defeat enemies as they
unlock powerful new moves and progress through the game."
Penned by acclaimed Marvel comic book writer Dan Slott, the story takes players on a mission
to capture the magical energy of the Tablet of Order and Chaos,
which has been shattered and scattered across parallel universes.
Gamers are challenged to battle fan-favorite villains such as the
lethal Kraven and a custom, never-before-seen Noir version of
Hammerhead, in a quest to restore the fabric of reality.
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is
developed by Beenox and not yet rated. Fans can learn more about
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and the next worlds
to be revealed by visiting www.SpiderManDimensions.com.
About Marvel Entertainment, LLC
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 over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over
seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in
licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation)
and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to
leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around
the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video
games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For
more information visit www.marvel.com.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S.,
Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
Russia, Japan, South
Korea, China and the region
of Taiwan. More information about
Activision and its products can be found on the company's website,
www.activision.com.
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