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Disney is singing and dancing
BURBANK, Calif. – (October 21, 2008) – The holidays come early this year with the announcement of Disney Interactive Studios’ imminent release of two new music and dance video games featuring popular music videos from Disney artists and dance moves from all three “High School Musical” films.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for the Wii™ home video game console and High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS™ are now available in stores. Fans can be the first to experience the latest sensation as the games release just three days before “Disney’s High School Musical 3: Senior Year” leaps onto the big screen.
View the game trailers now by going to http://disney.go.com/disneyinteractivestudios/product.html?platform=wii&game=highschoolmusical3. Click on “Game Trailer 1.”
High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for the Xbox 360Ž video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStationŽ2 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC will follow in the first week of November.
Disney Sing It, a new video-based karaoke game for the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStationŽ2 computer entertainment system and PLAYSTATIONŽ3 computer entertainment system will be available on October 28. Disney Sing It is the only karaoke video game to feature a mix of popular songs and music videos from favorite Hollywood Records artists, Disney Channel Original Series and Disney Channel Original Movies including fan favorites from the first two “High School Musical” films. The game also includes hits from “Camp Rock,” Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Aly & AJ and more. The game’s 35-song set list is listed below.
“With the release of these new video games, we’re bringing singing and dancing fun to Disney fans of all ages this holiday season,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Teens and tweens love playing games in a social environment, and we’re uniquely positioned to deliver that type of quality experience this holiday -- whether it’s belting out favorite songs for the highest score, hosting a living room dance party, competing in trivia games or taking the party online.”
The Games
High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! allows players to experience the energy, fun and music of all three “High School Musical” movies. Players dance to the beat of their favorite “High School Musical” songs in well-known movie locations alongside their favorite characters. They can play as familiar characters including Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, and Taylor, or create their own customized Wildcat. The game features various multiplayer modes, including competitive and cooperative play. Bundled versions with “High School Musical” branded dance pads will also be available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 system as an added bonus for players who truly want the complete dance party experience.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo™ DS is an all new rhythm-based game with brand new music from the theatrical release of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” The latest game in the franchise features all songs from the new film and allows players to take “High School Musical” themed quizzes to find out which Wildcat they have the most in common with. Captured character photos are used to create memorable layouts for the East High yearbook. The game takes the fun into a whole new dimension with DGamer™, the online community exclusively for Disney gamers. Players can customize unique 3-D avatars, create persistent profiles, chat with friends in a "High School Musical" chat room, share "High School Musical" themed accessories, earn in-game honors and unlock exclusive Disney content.
Disney Sing It is a rocking video-based karaoke game that allows players to compete with and against friends in numerous multiplayer modes, including Duet, Versus and Team Play. With Xbox 360 Vision or to PLAYSTATIONŽEye, players can see themselves on-screen replacing the video background. Kids can practice perfection as they get tips from vocal coach Olesya Rulin (Kelsi from “High School Musical”). Rulin guides players through various vocal exercises that the pros use to perfect their singing skills. In addition to personalizing the game experience with various digital themes, players can download new song packs via Xbox LIVE and PLAYSTATIONŽNetwork beginning in December.