“Star Wars: Tiny Death Star” is Coming Soon to Your Intergalactic Mobile Device!

WDWNT on October 29, 2013

Exciting news of the Intergalactic kind! Disney Interactive, in conjunction with LucasArts and NimbleBit, has announced a new game for mobile devices, “Star Wars™: Tiny Death Star™”.

In this new interactive game, players can join Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine on a mission to build Star Wars themed locations and attract bitizen species and characters to your space station. From there, you will run your intergalactic businesses, and help to build an all-new Death Star.

This exciting new 8-bit game for android and iOS will soon be available worldwide.

Stay tuned to WDW News Today for more details as Disney Interactive gets closer to the launch.

Images courtesy of the Walt Disney Company.

VIDEO: Conquer the Facebook High Seas in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Isles of War”

WDWNT on October 29, 2013

Would ye like to be th’ greatest scurvy pirate in th’ Caribbean? What be ye waitin’ fer? Start playin’ th’ game “Pirates of the Caribbean: Isles of War” on Facebook this day!

In this all-new online interactive multiplayer game, you can join up with Jack Sparrow, Hector Barbossa, and Davy Jones, trading or plundering your way to building a base, expanding your fleet, and being the ruler of the high seas!

Based upon the lore of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, players will engage in real-time high-seas combat against other players, building stronger bases and fleets, and earning powerful rewards along the way.

Take a look here at some images from this high adventure at sea:

Here be some features you can be expectin’:

Construct and upgrade your buildings, gain more resources, better ships, more types of officers and stronger base defenses.
Explore the world of the Caribbean to find all your allies and enemies.
Engage with other players by building alliances or competing in massive player vs. player battles.
Gather resources through plundering enemies, trading with neutral towns and other players, and harvesting from a base.
Build multiple fleets and battle enemies in five-on-five, real-time open world, naval combat action.

Here’s a clip from this Real-Time Open World Multiplayer Facebook Game:

Intense swashbucklin’ action can now be found from yer’ Disney Interactive on Facebook at Pirates of the Caribbean: Isles of War.

Video and images courtesy of the Walt Disney Company.

D23 Expo – Disney Interactive showcases Fantasia: Music Evolved and Disney Infinity

WDWNT on September 13, 2013

During the 2013 D23 Expo, Disney hosted the first ever Disney Interactive presentation to showcase what games they’re working on. Included in this presentation was Fantasia: Music Evolved and the announcement of new characters coming to Disney Infinity.

At D23, Disney publicly showcased for one of the first times how the game will actually work and how it will use Kinect to make the experience unbelievable and surreal. During D23, Harmonix and Disney showed us a look at how the game was developed and Harmonix released the latest trailer for their upcoming motion game Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved. “The Evolution of Disney Fantasia,” gives us a glimpse at the history behind the animated classic, as well as a fresh look at the new game in action.

In addition, it’s been announced that award-winning composer Inon Zur will be contributing original music for the game. Zur, of course, has worked on numerous franchises including Dragon Age, Price of Persia, and many more. The game will also feature over 30 tracks from popular artists such as Bruno Mars, and Queen. Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved is currently scheduled for release in 2014, exclusively on Xbox One and Xbox 360 with Kinect.

Following Fantasia, Disney showcased more about Disney Infinity and announced a huge lineup of new characters coming to the Infinity Universe in the next year. New characters coming to Disney Infinity include:

Jessie (Toy Story)
Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Sheriff Woody (Toy Story)
Jack Skellington (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Wreck-It Ralph (Wreck-It Ralph)
Vanellope Von Schweetz (Wreck-It Ralph)
Phineas Flynn (Phineas and Ferb)
Perry the Platypus (Phineas and Ferb)
Rapunzel (Tangled)
Anna (Frozen)
Elsa (Frozen)
Sorcerer Mickey (Fantasia)

Jessie, Buzz, and Woody will be included in a “Toy Story Playset” while Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope will be in a “Wreck-It Ralph Playset” while Anna and Elsa will be in a “Frozen Playset”. The rest of the characters will be sold separately.

Fantasia: Music Evolved will be available in 2014 while Disney Infinity is available now.

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Disney Interactive Reveals Disney Infinity ‘Power Discs’

WDWNT on August 7, 2013

Disney Interactive has released a full list of the “Power Discs” you’ll be able to use in Disney Infinity. Power Discs are little discs you’ll be able to place under your character that will unlock special powers and unlock items in the Toybox Creative Mode.

You’ll be able to buy the Infinity Power Discs in form of “blind packs” which for those who don’t know what that is, means you won’t know what you get until you buy it and open the bag. (Disney Pin Collectors will know a lot about this) For $4.99 you’ll get a blind pack of 2 power discs.

There are 2 types of Power Discs: the first is a hexagonal disc which will give you in-game items and then you have round discs which will be the power discs that give you special in-game powers.

We’ve compiled a list of the Infinity Power Discs you’ll be able to buy when the game is released in August.

Power Discs

Bolt’s Super Strength – 10% more damage
Fix It Felix’s Repair Power – 20% more health
C.H.R.O.M.E’s Armor Shield – 10% more armor
Pieces of Eight – 10% more loot

In-Game Items (Toybox Mode)

Mickey’s Car – Drive Mickey’s Jalopy
Cinderella’s Coach – Drive Cinderella’s Carriage
Kahn – Ride Kahn the Horse from “Mulan”
Stitch’s Blaster – Stitch’s blaster from “Lilo and Stitch”
Carl Fredericksen’s Cane – Carl’s cane from “Up”
King Candy’s Dessert Toppings Texture Set– Adds a “Sugar Rush” theme from “Wreck-it-Ralph” to Toy Box terrain objects
Sugar Rush Sky Skydome – Adds a “Sugar Rush” theme from “Wreck-it-Ralph” to the Toy Box sky
Alice’s Wonderland Texture Set – Adds an “Alice in Wonderland” (animated film) theme to Toy Box terrain objects
Tulgey Wood Skydome – Adds an “Alice in Wonderland” (animated film) theme to Toy Box sky
Marlin’s Reef Texture Set– Adds a “Finding Nemo” theme to the Toy Box terrain objects
Nemo’s Seascape Skydome – Adds a “Finding Nemo” theme to the Toy Box sky
Rapunzel’s Kingdom Texture Set – Adds a “Tangled” theme to Toy Box terrain objects
Rapunzel’s Birthday Sky Skydome – Adds a “Tangled” theme to the Toy Box sky

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VIDEO: This is what we call “My Muppets Show”!

WDWNT on August 7, 2013

Imagine being able to build your own band! Well now you can, in Disney Interactive’s new free game “My Muppets Show”, available now on Android and iOS mobile devices. Join all your favorite Muppets in this game of building music, to create a band of epic proportions.

Players, you will manage your own Muppet Theater stage, and then recruit all your favorite Muppets to sing and play all sorts of crazy instruments, and get ready to put on the show! Once you unlock all your Muppets into your band, you can play a gig of a lifetime.

In this fun Disney Interactive game, you’ll get the chance to:

Collect over 20 different Muppets, some old favorites and also some new Muppets
Perform over a variety of stages, including Muppet Theater and Swedish Chef’s Kitchen
Send your Muppets on recruiting missions to find more Muppets, using inventions from Bunson & Beaker
Play with friends by visiting their stages to give ratings and collect prizes

Check out highlights of this funny and irresistible new game here:

So get the band back together with “My Muppets Show” today, available for Android and iOS.

Video and Images courtesy of the Walt Disney Company

WDWNT: The Magazine – Fantasia: Music Evolved Announced for Xbox One

WDWNT on July 17, 2013

Fantasia: Music Evolved Announced for Xbox One

by Michael Truskowski

Technology is a funny thing. A new iPhone comes out every year, and your new computer is replaced the day after you buy it, but the video game consoles are now closing in on a decade on the market. The 7th generation consoles (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii) landed in 2005/2006. After years of speculation, the 8th generation is upon us. The Nintendo Wii U hit store shelves at the end of last year (and unfortunately for Nintendo has largely stayed there), Sony “showed off” the PS4 in February (and by “showed off” I mean they talked about the console for an entire press conference without ever showing it), and just a few weeks ago, Microsoft announced the Xbox One (proving that yet again, they are incapable of numbering systems that make sense). One of the major features of the Xbox One is that the Kinect sensor, which allows for controller free game play, will go from being a mere accessory to being a standard, fully integrated part of the experience. It was Kinect Disneyland that finally persuaded me to go out and get a Kinect for my Xbox 360, a game which I reviewed for this magazine. I think I know what will be the first Kinect game I play on the One.

On June 4th, Disney announced Fantasia: Music Evolved, and upcoming game for the Xbox One (a version for the Xbox 360 will also be released).The name itself is a not so subtle nod to Halo: Combat Evolved, the game which helped define the Xbox platform (though I suspect Fantasia will involve fewer machine guns). Unlike the button mashing of Halo, this game will be all movement.

The storyline puts you in the role of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice (Mickey apparently having been furloughed due to the sequester). If you ever wished you can step into Mickey’s role, controlling your surroundings with a mere wave of your hands, then this looks to be the game for you. Under Yin Sid’s direction, you will go forth into a world that, at least in a few of the screen shots released, bear a striking resemblance to the levels from Epic Mickey. Your interactions to the music will bring the areas to life, rewarding you with increasingly complex and interesting harmonies. There is no winning or losing in this game. It’s all about creativity.

In terms of the music, this is not your grandfather’s Fantasia. In addition to classics from the film such as “Night on Bald Mountain,” Fantasia: Music Evolved will also feature the music from contemporary (or close to it) artists. Announced so far are Avicii, Bruno Mars, Fun, Kimbra (is it a sign that I am officially old that I had to look this one up?) and Queen (every music game is now contractually required to have Bohemian Rhapsody). Disney has promised music from over 25 artists, so I suspect we will learn about more of the options as the release date gets closer. The focus on more modern pop tracks has me slightly worried. Yes, it will be more appealing for the younger crowd, but I do hope that we do not lose the Fantasia feel. I will reserve judgement of course, but I secretly hope that there will be a “classic” mode somewhere in there that will give you the option to command a real symphony.

Still, the Disneyland game for Kinect was enjoyable, if flawed. This will not appeal to the hardcore gamers, but it is not meant to. I am glad to see Disney continuing to look for ways to innovate in the video game space. We have come a long way since Mickey Mousecapade. For those of you attending this week’s E3 conference, be sure to stop by the Disney Interactive booth for a hands on demo. The game is set to be released some time in 2014. Look for a detailed review here once it is.

Fantasia: Music Evolved Official Fact Sheet

Overview

“Fantasia: Music Evolved” is a breakthrough musical motion video game inspired by Disney’s classic animated film “Fantasia.” In the game, players enter the magical realms of Fantasia, selected by the legendary sorcerer Yen Sid, to hone their musical and magical prowess as his new apprentice. “Fantasia: Music Evolved” takes players on an interactive and immersive motion-controlled journey through worlds of music and magic.

Players will control music spanning all genres and eras, including classics from the original film such as “Night on Bald Mountain” to over 25 hit artist selections ranging from chart-topper Bruno Mars to rock royalty Queen and electronic DJ and producer AVICII. Using Kinect motion control technology and natural, controller-free gameplay, players will control the musical flow of these hits, unlocking the power to transform the music and living world.

Designed by Harmonix, critically acclaimed creators of Rock Band and Dance Central and the world’s leading music and motion gaming studio, players become the sorcerer’s newest apprentice, exploring remarkable worlds and unlocking the magic within the music, with Disney Interactive’s “Fantasia: Music Evolved.”

Game Features

Perform your favorite songs from Bruno Mars, Queen, Fun., Kimbra, AVICII, as well as other world renowned artists and classical masters – using natural, gesture-based movements that put you in complete control of your own musical journey. Experience a full range of genres and style unique to each performance.
Transform and remix music via magical manipulators in real-time like never before, changing music in intuitive and surprising new ways.
Explore breathtaking environments with your motion controlled “muse” including the mysterious subaquatic world of “The Shoal,” an enchanted printing press, and more;
Discover worlds filled with hidden musical interactions designed to engage players, encouraging them to unleash their creativity.

Publisher: Disney Interactive

Developer: Harmonix Music Systems

Platforms: Xbox One^® & Kinect™ for Xbox 360^®

Genre: Musical Adventure

Players: Compete and collaborate with friends in multiplayer for up to two local players

Available: 2014

ESRB Rating: “RP” – Rating Pending

Price: TBD

Official Trailer: Fantasia: Music Evolved Trailer

VIDEO: Disney Interactive Launches New “Hidden Worlds” Game

WDWNT on March 18, 2013

Disney Interactive has launched a new fully-connected experience on Facebook, iOS and Android that features iconic scenes from beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios films.

Disney Hidden Worlds is a free-to-play hidden object adventure that allows players to interact with nostalgic scenes from Beauty & the Beast, Tangled and Aladdin, with many more Disney animated films to come. The adventure is able to sync a game across Facebook, iOS and Android, allowing players to continue their game on all their mobile devices.

In Disney Hidden Worlds, you can enter a world of imagination where Disney stories come to life. But when imagination goes awry a mysterious Villain is created, bringing darkness and chaos to the created Kingdoms. Crucial objects have gone missing from each story and it is up to the players, along with their guide Chrona, to search iconic Disney scenes for components, craft the missing objects, and restore each character’s “happily ever after.”

Check out the trailer for the game below:

Features:

Interact with magical Kingdoms based on well-known Disney stories like Beauty & the Beast, Tangled and Aladdin, with many more movies to come soon.
Play through Disney animated film-based hidden-object scenes and spot-the-detail scenes.
Collect ink and craft objects to help each story progress towards “happily ever after.”
Help Chrona and the Inklings save the magical Kingdoms from a mysterious villain in this original Disney story.
Play and sync a single game across Facebook, iOS and Android devices.

Players can head over to https://apps.facebook.com/hiddenworlds and dive into Disney Hidden Worlds today. The game can also be downloaded for iOS devices at http://bit.ly/1cExHhd and for Android at http://bit.ly/1gtvatB.

VIDEO: “It’s A Small World: The Animated Series” Debuts On Disney.com

WDWNT on March 18, 2013

Disney Interactive’s it’s a small world: the animated series debuted today across multiple portals including Disney.com, Disney’s Youtube channel and throughout Disney’s connected TV apps.

The new original online series, sponsored exclusively by Rosetta Stone, exploits the interactive medium to bring the classic Disney experience to life online for a new generation of fans. The eight episode series will introduce families to new words and customs from around the world.

Featuring original music from Richard Sherman, the legendary songwriter behind the attraction’s theme song, it’s a small world: the animated series will take viewers on a journey with a group of children from different countries as they explore new lands across the globe in a digital narrative brought to life through animation that was inspired by Mary Blair’s original design for the wildly popular theme park attraction.

Check out the first episode below:

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