(NAPSI)—A new video game is making it easier to get in on the action as your favorite Disney and Pixar characters.

Designed to appeal to all ages, Disney Universe is the first video game that brings together characters and worlds inspired by both animated and live-action films from Disney and Pixar.

Disney Universe is designed to engage every type of gamer, from the enthusiast to the casual, who enjoys playing on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii or PC. Incorporating various film and character elements, the game offers the thrill of fast-paced adventure with plenty of quirky humor. Players can battle enemies, collect coins and power-ups, and team up with friends to explore a mix-up of worlds inspired by their favorite Disney and Pixar stories.

Imaginative Worlds

Players will be able to explore six different worlds inspired by both animated and live-action Disney and Pixar films. Adventures will unfold in worlds based on “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Tim Burton’s “Alice In Wonderland,” “The Lion King,” “WALL-E,” “Monsters Inc.,” and “Aladdin.”

Iconic Costumes

Not only can players explore these worlds that have inspired their imaginations, they can also dress up to play their parts. The game lets players suit up in 45 different costumes, choosing from some of the most iconic characters, including Sam Flynn, Quorra and Clu (“TRON”), Baloo (“The Jungle Book”), Ariel (“The Little Mermaid”), Sulley (“Monsters, Inc.”), Nemo (“Finding Nemo”) and everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell (“Peter Pan”).

Dozens of other character costumes are also featured in the game, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald, with characters from “The Jungle Book” and “The Muppets” available in the coming months for download into the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game.

Adventures and Battles

Disney Universe features plenty of adventures and battles. Players will be able to journey to the enchanted city of Agrabah, sail the high seas in Jack Sparrow’s beloved Pirate ship, or witness the majesty of Pride Rock as they suit up to battle some of the most fearsome villains, all while using special power-ups that change and expand in influence as the game continues.

The game world will then continue to expand on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with downloadable content for purchase that will provide players with brand new worlds to explore, new costumes for the games’ mischievous cast of characters and more.

Don’t Forget the Villains

Villains are often some of the best characters to play. The first costume pack, now available for download, includes five new villain costumes based on Cruella de Vil (“101 Dalmatians”), Hades (“Hercules”), Maleficent (“Sleeping Beauty”), The Evil Queen (“Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs”) and Ursula (“The Little Mermaid”). Individual costumes from the Villains Costume Pack can be downloaded on the PlayStation Network for 99 cents, or for 80 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE.

For More Information

For more information, visit www.disneyuniverse.com. The game is available at all major retail outlets, with some retailers offering purchase incentive programs that will provide players with additional characters, such as Cinderella and Peter Pan, to download into their game.

 

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