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Disney?Pixar’s Brave: The Video Game coming to PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and NDS

Disney Interactive and Disney?Pixar have announced the inevitable videogame version of their upcoming fantasy adventure movie, Brave. Just based on the flick’s setting and story, we’re guessing there is quite the potential for an awesome game.

Read on for the announcement and a piece of art.

Brave: The Video Game is set for a Summer 2012 release alongside the movie.

Disney Interactive Media Group announced today that ?Brave: The Video Game? is currently in development for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii system from Nintendo, Nintendo DS handheld system and Windows PC/ MAC. Inspired by ?Brave,? the upcoming Disney?Pixar animated fantasy adventure movie, the video game invites players to run, jump and battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland. By using their wits and bravery, gamers will also be able to wield a sword and bow to defeat fierce enemies, break a magical curse and save a kingdom. The video game will release summer 2012, in conjunction with the film.

A third person action-adventure, ?Brave: The Video Game? expands the tale beyond the movie?s storyline. Gamers can play as Merida, an expert archer and heroine, and in the console versions, players can also play as other entertaining characters from the film. In addition, they will be able to go on quests through a magical world and solve puzzles to uncover secrets.

?We?re excited to offer a compelling game across multiple platforms for fans of the upcoming Disney?Pixar film ?Brave?. Whether gamers want to play on their own or with others, they can relive highlights from Merida?s journey and go on new adventures inspired by the legends of Scotland and Disney?Pixar storytelling,? said Javier Ferreira, senior vice president of publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group. ?With Kinect? for Xbox 360 and Move on the PlayStation 3, gamers will feel like they are using a bow and arrow in an archery range and have a truly immersive experience.?

The console versions of ?Brave: The Video Game? offer a variety of gameplay, including single-player, co-op for family and friends, and a special Bear mode, where players will be able to play as a bear. Several new opponents created exclusively for the game will challenge the player throughout the experience, culminating with an ultimate boss battle to complete the adventure. The Nintendo DS game is filled with its own exciting missions and a myriad of characters to engage single players.

?Brave: The Video Game? launches Summer 2012 for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii, Nintendo DS and Windows PC/MAC.

Paul Bryant

Staff Writer

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