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Chillingo Brings ET The Green Planet to the App Store
MACCLESFIELD, U.K.,
OCTOBER 9, in the year of our Lord 2012 – Relive the
adventure and magic of E.T. in an amazing all-new game! Leading
games publisher Chillingo today announced, in conjunction with
Universal Partnerships & Licensing, and developed by Strawdog
Studios in partnership with Big Play Digital, the launch of
‘E.T.: The Green Planet’ game app for iPhone, iPad and iPod
touch. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the
ground-breaking film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, users will
experience their own interactive journey as E.T. returns home to
The Green Planet.
The new game allows players to fly past the moon and soar across
the stars together with our beloved extra-terrestrial. Once
home, E.T. must save the dying planet by creating enchanted
gardens full of intergalactic plant life. Players can use E.T.’s
magic healing touch to breed new and exotic species.
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the greatest
science-fiction films ever made and conjures up nostalgia for
countless fans around the world. We are excited to commemorate
this global cultural phenomenon by publishing an amazing new
game,” explains Chris Byatte, co-general manager and co-founder
of Chillingo. “As fans ourselves, we are proud to work closely
with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to introduce players to
the fantastical and beautiful home planet of E.T.,” adds Joe
Wee, co-general manager and co-founder of Chillingo.
E.T.: The Green Planet Game Features:
· Experience the mysterious world of The Green Planet and its
inhabitants.
· Meet E.T.’s wise teacher, Botanicus, and an army of Micro Tech
workers who help you breed new and exotic plant species.
· Grow and nurture new plant varieties and watch your garden
grow.
· Collect recognizable artifacts from the film and construct a
communicator to contact Earth.
· Cross-breed seeds to create amazing new plant hybrids.
· Beautiful original artwork and animation brings the planet to
life.
· Visit your friends’ gardens on The Green Planet and invite new
players via Facebook and Twitter.
E.T.: The Green Planet is available as a free download on the
App Store as a Universal Build for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
at
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/e.t.-the-green-planet/id544697989?mt=8
Screenshots and game trailer are available here:
http://www.chillingo.com/games/et-green-planet/
Also, for a limited time only, receive “Gertie’s Geranium” as a
free in-game gift with the purchase of E.T. The
Extra-Terrestrial Anniversary Edition Blu-ray™ Combo Pack,
debuting on Blu-ray™ for the first time ever today. Featuring an
all-new, digitally remastered picture, as well as all-new 7.1
surround sound, the Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes the 1982
theatrical movie, an all-new interview with Spielberg, and “The
E.T. Journals,” featuring never-before-seen footage from the set
of the film.
About E.T.
Relive the adventure and magic in one of the most beloved motion
pictures of all-time, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, from Academy
Award-winning director Steven Spielberg. Captivating audiences
of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable
journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends.
Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael
(Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his
way back home. Now digitally remastered with enhanced picture
and sound for its 30th Anniversary, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
is “one of the great American films” (Leonard Maltin) that
forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.