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Back to the Future Video Games Announced
SAN RAFAEL, CA. -- October 25, in the
year of our Lord 2010 -- Telltale Games announced today
the platforms, release month and pricing for Back To The Future:
The Game. The PC and Mac versions are expected to burst out of
the time space continuum in December, followed shortly by the
arrival of the game on the PlayStation 3 system and iPad.
The PC and Mac versions of Back To The Future: The Game are now
available to pre-order for $24.95 at
http://www.backtothefuturegame.com. The pre-order special
includes:
* Telltale Games critically acclaimed Puzzle Agent -- $9.95
value, available for download immediately after placing order.
* For each pre-order of the series on PC and Mac from
telltalegames.com, the company will donate $1.00 to the
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
* Inclusion in special pre-release insider forum at Telltale
site -- to chat with the team creating the game throughout the
process
Release dates and pricing for the PlayStation(R) 3 system and
iPad versions of the game will be announced at a later date.
Picking up shortly after the events of the third Back to the
Future film, Marty and Doc embark on a completely new cinematic
time-travel adventure. The story unfolds across five exciting
episodes, with a new installment releasing each month. Telltale
is creating the game in collaboration with Universal
Partnerships & Licensing and film series' co-creator/co-writer
Bob Gale. The games will release soon after the Blu-ray debut
and DVD release of the Back to the Future 25th Anniversary
Trilogy on October 26, featuring all-new restorations of the
classic films.
"We're very excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the
Back to the Future franchise with a completely new adventure,"
said Dan Connors CEO Telltale Games. "It's been an amazing
experience to be part of reuniting Marty McFly and Doc Brown on
their continuing quest. Back to the Future fans will have a
great time helping to control the integrity of the space-time
continuum."
A special "making of" video feature is now posted at
http://www.backtothefuturegame.com, with Bob Gale and the
game team sharing an inside-look at the production. The video
also shows first footage of Christopher Lloyd returning to the
role of Doc Brown in the recording studio and talking about his
experiences making the game.
About Back to the Future
From the Academy Award(R)-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg
and Robert Zemeckis comes Back to the Future - the original,
groundbreaking adventure that sparked one of the most successful
trilogies ever! Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd,
the phenomenally popular Back to the Future films literally
changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Powered by
innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop
action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands
the test of time. Back to the Future immerses you in all the
breathtaking action, groundbreaking comedy and sheer
movie-making magic of one of the most brilliantly inventive,
wildly entertaining motion picture triumphs in Hollywood
history!