Arthur and the Minimoys

Atari is heading to the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance once more with a new movie-inspired Arthur and the Minimoys.

Atari announced today that it has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with the EuropaCorp Group for the development, publishing and distribution of videogames based on Luc Besson's Arthur and the Minimoys. Directly inspired by the animated film of the same name, which is currently in production, Arthur and the Minimoys is currently in development for PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance and PC. The game is currently planned for a European release simultaneously with the film at the end of 2006.

"We are pleased and proud to take part in this international adventure and EuropaCorp's forthcoming film. Arthur and the Minimoys is sure to be an animation blockbuster. Technology will really bring out the sensitivity and energy of the world Luc Besson has created. By working with the film crew from day one, not only have we stayed extremely faithful to the film, but we have also developed parallel adventures specifically for the game, which should be popular with the public," said chairman Bruno Bonnell.

"When you make a children's film, your primary intent is to introduce kids to a new world that is both fantastic and exciting. Atari's video game will keep the film's adventure alive by allowing players to step into the characters' shoes to explore and try to save the world of the Minimoys," said Luc Besson, director of the film 'Arthur and the Minimoys'.

The game allows players to relive the fantastic adventure of young Arthur and his two pals, Selenia and Bétamèche, in their mission to save the Minimoys' world from destruction. The game will incorporate Besson's entire Minimoy universe and its tiny inhabitants (just a couple of millimetres tall) with the richness and extraordinary visuals of the film. The unique and innovative game concept revolves around the teamwork of the trio (Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche): players can only progress by cleverly combining the three characters' skills. In solving mysteries and overcoming obstacles, players will realize that anything is possible when you work together.

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  *Adds this game to the list of "Completey AVOID THIS!!!!" list*

  Skitz, 30-11--0001 at 00:00