Vivendi Universal Games' Unleashes The Hulk onto Retail Shelves
Video Game Extends The Hulk Experience Beyond The Marvel Comics Series and Blockbuster Movie With Smashing Gameplay And Groundbreaking Bonus Content
LOS ANGELES, May 27 - In advance of the June 20th release of Universal Pictures' highly anticipated film version of one of Marvel Comics' most memorable and popular Super Hero® series, Vivendi Universal Games has begun shipping to retailers its critically acclaimed, groundbreaking interactive game The Hulk, for the PC, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM) Video Game System from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM). Featuring a story line set after events depicted in the film, the game follows troubled scientist Bruce Banner and his enraged alter ego, The Hulk through a smashing action-adventure, where everything you see can be destroyed, and everything you destroy can be a weapon. Players can master two types of gameplay as either Bruce Banner or The Hulk as they battle lead characters from the film, familiar villains from the Marvel Universe and new enemies created specifically for the game. With his superhuman power fueled by rage, The Hulk can smash through any physical obstacle and annihilate his foes with over 45 devastating attacks. Developed by Radical Entertainment, the Hulk on console platforms carries a suggested retail price of $49.99 with the PC version priced at $29.99. The game has been rated "Teen" with a descriptor for violence by the ESRB.
While delivering a highly satisfying gameplay experience, Vivendi Universal Games and Universal Pictures also created an integrated content program designed to reward fans who experience both the film and the game. Through the employment of "codes," special movie and game content can be unlocked with a series of passwords related to the film's plot or characters. Clues to help identify these codes will be revealed through the gaming website IGN.com beginning June 16th through the film's opening date on June 20th.
"We have worked closely with our theatrical partners during all stages of the game's development to achieve a look and feel that is authentic to the Marvel source material and the upcoming feature film," said Luc Vanhal, President & COO, North America of Vivendi Universal Games. "The Hulk is one of the most iconic super heroes in the world, and we are thrilled to deliver both this powerful product and innovative code program to gamers and fans worldwide."
"The Hulk game is an integral part of our commitment to provide consumers with a massive Hulk experience -- one that delivers the power of the Hulk in theaters and on videogame screens simultaneously," said Marc Shmuger, vice chairman, Universal Pictures. "An impressive level of film to game integration has been achieved without sacrificing gameplay. The movie and the game are so closely aligned, you actually get to be The Hulk before you've even seen The Hulk -- it's the ultimate wish fulfillment."
Interactive Extension of Movie Story
With a brand new storyline distinct to the game and set after the events of the film, The Hulk follows the plight of troubled scientist Bruce Banner and his enraged alter ego, Hulk, as they battle against familiar enemies from the Marvel Comics world and new villains specific to this adventure. Betrayed by his long-time colleague and mentor, Professor Crawford, Bruce unwittingly releases the essence of the Hulk into an Orb, falling prey to the Leader, a villain intent on using the Hulk's energy to unleash a relentless army of "gamma" creatures. Now Bruce must pursue his new foe through San Francisco, into Alcatraz, out of heavily guarded military installations and finally to the terrifying, surreal Freehold of the Leader himself. Only by facing his own shattered identity and gaining control of the beast within him will Bruce have the ability to destroy the insane intentions of the Leader.
Dual Gameplay and Action
The Hulk game allows players to master two different gameplay styles unique to both Bruce Banner and The Hulk. As Bruce Banner, the player must employ the powers of logic and stealth while struggling to contain the Hulk inside of him in order to successfully complete missions. As the Hulk, the player must power their way through 25 massive, highly-detailed and immersive environments, directly inspired by the film and exclusive to the game. They will face five intense boss battles, smash up to 10 enemies at once and destroy foes with over 45 devastating attacks.
Real-World Simulation
While the player controls the incredible power and rage of the Hulk, objects react to damage as they would in the real world, displaying behaviors consistent with the real effects of mass, matter and gravity. For example cars bounce off walls to show body damage, glass shatters, broken pipes roll. The smashing gameplay is enhanced as virtually any object can be manipulated, destroyed or used as a weapon.
About The Hulk Film
Universal Pictures presents in association with Marvel Entertainment Group a Valhalla Motion Pictures/Good Machine Production of an Ang Lee film, "The Hulk." Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee's concept for his film adaptation of the classic Marvel Comics series, The Incredible Hulk, combines all the elements of a blockbuster visual effects-intensive superhero movie with the brooding romance and tragedy of Universal's classic horror films. In depicting The Hulk as both a superhero and a monster, a wish fulfillment and a nightmare, Lee and his team have stayed true to the subversive spirit of the classic comic book character while completely updating The Hulk and projecting him into the dangers and aspirations of contemporary times.
Eric Bana stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons transform him in the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment. Bana plays both the human Banner and -- through groundbreaking visual effects technology provided by the Oscar®-winning Industrial Light and Magic -- the superhuman Hulk. Jennifer Connelly portrays Betty Ross, whose scientific genius unwittingly helps unleash The Hulk; Nick Nolte plays Banner's brilliant father, who unwittingly passes on a tragic legacy to his son, and Sam Elliot portrays the commander of a top-secret military research center.
The Hulk has been rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned -- Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13) for Sci-Fi Action Violence, Some Disturbing Images and Brief Partial Nudity.
The Hulk is licensed from Marvel Enterprises, Inc., by Universal Studios Consumer Products Group (USCPG). The Hulk is a registered trademark of Marvel Enterprises, Inc. USCPG is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment (VUE) (www.universalstudios.com), the U.S.- based film, television and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company and is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies as well as building brand recognition of VUE.
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