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Cars 2 comes to 3DS
BURBANK, Calif. — (November 1, in the year of our Lord
2011) – Disney Interactive Studios today announced that
Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2: The Video Game is now available for the
Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system. Following the multi-platform
release of the critically acclaimed console versions earlier
this year, the game joins the latest line of offerings in the
beloved franchise. From a spy-driven plotline to international
locales and intense racing adventures, the game allows fans to
play as their favorite characters including Lightning McQueen,
Mater the tow truck, Finn McMissile and others, as they navigate
through adventures within C.H.R.O.M.E. (Command Headquarters for
Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage).
“This latest video game in the Cars franchise will be a real
treat for fans and gamers,” said Javier Ferreira, Senior Vice
President of Publishing, Disney Interactive Media Group.
“Bringing the world of Cars to the Nintendo 3DS for the first
time will deliver a heightened feeling of space and depth just
in time for the holidays.”
Cars 2: The Video Game for Nintendo 3DS will offer the very best
in eye-popping gameplay through the system’s stereoscopic 3D
display. The game will take advantage of StreetPass™
communication, allowing players to unlock and share new skins.
Multiplayer action with up to four players will also be
available.
Development for Cars 2: The Video Game was led by Avalanche
Software in collaboration with the filmmakers at Pixar Animation
Studios. The game features full 3D support for the PlayStation®3
computer entertainment system and is also currently available on
the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo 3DS and Windows PC/MAC.
The console versions are all rated E 10+, while the Nintendo DS
and Nintendo 3DS versions are rated E for Everyone by the
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The Wii,
PlayStation®3 system and Xbox 360 versions are available for a
suggested retail price of $49.99, while the Windows-based
PC/Mac, Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS versions are available for
$29.99.
Please visit
http://Disney.com/CarsVideogame and
www.facebook.com/carsgames for more information on Cars 2:
The Video Game.