Vivendi Universal Games announced today that they are in development of a video game based on 20th Century Fox’s animated film Robots set for a release date near the March 11, 2005 theatrical release of the film.
The movie will send audiences into a whimsical world populated solely by mechanical beings, Wedge and his team are creating memorable robots, each with “his” / “her” own distinct personality. The result is a timeless tale that pushes the boundaries of animation, while introducing characters rich with comedy and heart. The film will star the voice talents of Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, Greg Kinnear, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent and Amanda Bynes, among others.
The game will be available on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, and PC and will incorporate movie assets — including character, graphic and animation assets — to produce a distinctive impression of playing in the film’s universe. The Robots‘ world is about to be taken over by an evil tyrant and it is up to the player to save his fellow robots from a tragic destiny! Players will hop on a train to a mechanical metropolis of moving gears and winding parts, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and battle evil machines — discovering the many ways a robot can turn his parts into cool and unique gadgets.
“We are thrilled to partner again with the talented team at Twentieth Century Fox to extend what is sure to be a blockbuster movie event into a highly interactive and vibrant game experience for Robots fans of all ages,” said Philip O’Neil, President, Vivendi Universal Games. “The collaboration will result in an exciting and graphically brilliant game that integrates the best elements of this CGI-animated feature with 3D action/adventure gameplay.”
“Our Robots partnership with Vivendi Universal Games has been a collaborative effort from the start and we look forward to their continued commitment in creating a new standard for film licensed games,” stated Peter Byrne, EVP, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising. “They have truly captured the world of Robots and this game is as visually stunning as the movie itself. It is sure to top the best-seller lists come March 2005 and beyond.”
Check out a couple of screen grabs below, and for more on Robots click here.
