Latest Disney Interactive News

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set Trailer, Screens, & Details

  Some new screenshots and a trailer show how players will be able to reenact their favorite scenes with the Pirates of the Caribbean play set for ‘Disney Infinity.’

  by Anthony Taormina | May 9, 2013No Comments

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  Have Fun in ‘Disney Infinity’s Toy Box Mode

  One of the most appealing features of ‘Disney Infinity’ is the much talked about Toy Box Mode, and Disney has decided to show a little more of it off in a brand new trailer.

  by Riley Little | Apr 11, 20131 Comment

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  Disney Set to Close LucasArts: Clouded the Future Is

  Disney has confirmed that they have closed Lucasfilm subsidiary LucasArts – with the intention of licensing fan-favorite brands to outside developers.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 3, 201324 Comments

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  Disney Infinity ‘Cars’ Play Set Unveiled

  The fourth ‘Disney Infinity’ Play Set will based on the ‘Cars’ franchise with a story based after the films. Read on for the details and new content it adds.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 6, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ to Lock On-Disc Content for DLC; How It Speaks to a Growing Gaming Trend

  Hinting that it may contain classified details regarding future movies, Disney revealed that part of ‘Disney Infinity’s’ on-disc content was locked as eventual DLC. How far does it take an ever-growing gaming trend?

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 25, 201314 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Combines Elements of ‘Skylanders,’ ‘LittleBigPlanet,’ and ‘Minecraft’

  ‘Disney Infinity’ combines the toy-based approach of ‘Skylanders’ with the creation elements of ‘LittleBigPlanet’ and ‘Minecraft.’ Check out the debut trailer and screens right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 15, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Wii U Review

  Read our ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of of Two’ review to find out if Junction Point’s second Mickey Mouse game addresses the shortcomings, and builds on the strengths, of its predecessor.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 29, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Preview & Trailers

  Disney Interactive was kind enough to let us check out ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.’ With Oswald at his side and a slew of new gameplay mechanics, Mickey is looking to be more epic than ever before!

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 7, 2012No Comments

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  E3 Trailers for ‘Kingdom Hearts 3D,’ ‘Hybrid,’ and ‘Quantum Conundrum’

  E3 is less than a week away and new trailers keep popping up. Brand new trailers for ‘Kingdom Hearts: 3D Dream Drop Distance,’ ‘Hybrid,’ and ‘Quantum Conundrum’ are ready for your viewing pleasure.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 2, 20122 Comments

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  Video Game Trailer Roundup: May 18

  This past week brought us a lot of video game trailers, including Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, Sonic the Hedgehog 4, Virtual Fighter 5, Sleeping Dogs, Hitman: Absolution, and many many more!

  by Tyler Schirado | May 18, 20121 Comment

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  PAX East 2012: ‘Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance’ Hands-On Preview

  We go hands-on at PAX East 2012 with an import build of the upcoming ‘Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.’ The game will be familiar to fans but offers a few new features as well.

  by Dwayne Holder | Apr 7, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey 2′ News Round-Up; ‘Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion’ Confirmed

  A handful of ‘Epic Mickey 2′ news has appeared over the past couple of days, including the confirmation that ‘Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion’ is coming to the 3DS.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 25, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Trailer and Screenshots

  It’s an ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ media explosion! Check out the game’s first trailer and a huge gallery of screenshots, along with new details.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 23, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ Confirmed for Wii, PS3 & Xbox 360

  Warren Spector has confirmed the sequel to ‘Epic Mickey.’ Get ready for ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two,’ coming to Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3 this Fall.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 21, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion’ Bound for 3DS

  ‘Epic Mickey 2′ is expected to be unveiled next week, but a tweet from Nintendo Magazine France may have revealed the game’s name, ‘Power of Illusion,’ and 3DS iteration.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 20, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey 2′ Unveiling this Month?

  An invitation for an event hosted by Disney and Warren Spector promises to unveil a new ‘epic project’. Could this be ‘Epic Mickey 2′?

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 6, 20121 Comment

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  Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 2nd

  In the February 25th – March 2rd wrap-up, we discuss the strange link between EA, Steam and Origin, Apple’s new gaming platform, a Sons of Anarchy Video Game and much, much more!

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 4, 2012No Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Epic Mickey 2′ Confirmed For PS3 & Xbox 360 By Disney

  A newsletter from Disney may have accidentally confirmed that the rumored ‘Epic Mickey 2′ will release on the PS3 and Xbox 360, in addition to the Wii.

  by Anthony Mole | Jan 3, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure’ Trailer: Relive Your Favorite Pixar Moments

  ‘Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure’ brings fans of five classic animated features to the Xbox Kinect, including Cars, Toy Story, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Up.

  by Tyler Schirado | Dec 19, 2011No Comments

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  ‘Disney Universe’ Review

  Is ‘Disney Universe’ the next great multiplayer action platformer or just another middle of the road Disney tie-in trying to capitalize on a season short on great console games for kids? Read our review.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 21, 20113 Comments

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  Is Splash Damage Working on A New Marvel Game?

  Brink developer Splash Damage is working on a video game for a major entertainment brand. Could it be Disney’s Marvel property?

  by Rob Keyes | Nov 17, 20113 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  Black Rock Studio Officially Closes; Two New Studios Formed

  Black Rock Studios has officially closed its doors and two new studios have formed as a result. ShortRound and RoundCube aim to bring the same level of quality as Black Rock.

  by Dwayne Holder | Sep 5, 20112 Comments

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  Newest ‘Disney Universe’ Trailer Explores The World Of ‘Wall-E’

  ‘Disney Universe’ shows off its science fiction side with a look at costumes and levels inspired by Pixar’s ‘Wall-E’ in the game’s latest trailers and screenshots.

  by J.C. Reeves | Jul 21, 20112 Comments

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  Disney Closes ‘Split-Second’ Studio Black Rock; Wii-Favorite Studio Red Fly Announces Layoffs

  It’s a tough holiday weekend for a pair of fan-favorite game studios as Disney Interactive confirms the closure of Black Rock Studio. At the same time, Red Fly Studio has laid-off 30 employees.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jul 1, 20114 Comments

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  ‘Cars 2: The Video Game’ Review

  Avalanche Software returns with another game based on a Disney Pixar film. Does ‘Cars 2: The Video Game’ deserve a spot in your Summer gaming line-up? Read our review.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 27, 20115 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Cars 2′ Multiplayer Hands-On Preview

  We had some extensive hands-on time playing ‘Cars 2: The Video Game’ with the game’s lead designer at E3, and our impressions may surprise you.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jun 14, 20112 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2011 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2011 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2011 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 201137 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Disney Universe’ Preview

  Kids games are rarely able to draw in an audience beyond their young demographic, but Disney Interactive’s ‘Disney Universe’ looks to prove that wrong and bring the whole family together.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Jun 8, 2011No Comments

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  Disney Trademarks ‘Seal Team Six’

  The Walt Disney Company has filed a trademark for the name of the SEAL team that killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden.

  by William Case | May 24, 20113 Comments

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  ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game’ Review

  All hands on deck! Is ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game’ worth its weight in Aztec Gold, or should it walk the plank? Check out our full review for the final word.

  by Jeff Schille | May 16, 2011No Comments

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  ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ Hands-On Preview

  Game Rant go hands on with upcoming TT Games title, ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ in a London pub where we find out if it will capture the magic of the blockbuster film franchise.

  by Terry Lucy | Apr 22, 20111 Comment

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  ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ Trailer Highlights ‘Dead Man’s Chest’

  A second trailer for ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ has released, this one showcasing some of the key sequences from the second film, ‘Dead Man’s Chest.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 1, 2011No Comments

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  GDC 2011: ‘Cars 2′ Hands-On

  At GDC 2011, Game Rant got to spend some hands-on time with ‘Cars 2: The Video Game.’ Racing, spies, battles, and Pixar charm.

  by Christian Spicer | Mar 9, 2011No Comments

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  ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ Trailer Shows ‘The Curse of the Black Pearl’

  In ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ gamers will play through each of the four films’ storylines. This new trailer shows the ‘Curse of the Black Pearl’ sequences.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 8, 2011No Comments

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  GDC 2011: ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ Preview Impressions

  Check out our fresh impressions of the upcoming ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ game from GDC – featuring buccaneering, pirate powers, and curses on your home console or Nintendo 3DS.

  by Christian Spicer | Mar 1, 20111 Comment

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  ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ Sets Sail With New Debut Trailer

  Jack Sparrow is back and blockier than ever before in LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean. Check out the first official trailer for the next LEGO video game right here.

  by Riley Little | Feb 2, 20117 Comments

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  New ‘Kingdom Hearts: 3D’ Gameplay Details Revealed

  Tetsuya Nomura, best known for working on the ‘Kingdom Hearts’ and ‘Final Fantasy series,’ reveals some new gameplay details about ‘Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance’.

  by Tyler Davis | Jan 28, 20113 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Another ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Game To Be Announced?

  The ‘Secret Movie’ in ‘Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep – Final Mix’ appears to be a big clue to the next game in the long-running RPG series.

  by Tyler Davis | Jan 24, 20117 Comments

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  Despite Mixed Reviews, ‘Epic Mickey’ Sells 1.3 Million Copies in US

  To say the game polarized players would be an understatement, but the numbers show that it didn’t keep the game from selling like gangbusters.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 15, 201113 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Epic Mickey’ Coming to PS3 in 2011 [Updated]

  Fans of High Definition and cartoon mice can rejoice, as more rumors have surfaced that Sony is only days away from announcing Mickey’s move to the PlayStation 3 for 2011.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 27, 20108 Comments

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  ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ Review

  The last major console title of the year is on store shelves. Is ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ a work of art, or is it back to the drawing board with this one? Read on for our review!

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 15, 20105 Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey’ Interview with Junction Point’s Sean Barton

  Will Epic Mickey make appearances on the 360 or PS3? Is there good potential for an Epic Mickey sequel? Game Rant asks these questions and more in our exclusive interview with Junction Point’s Sean Barton.

  by Riley Little | Nov 23, 20102 Comments

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  ‘LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean’ Set to Plunder in 2011

  LEGO games are what every child (and child at heart) look forward to and for good reason. So, TT Games has just announced that Jack Sparrow and the rest of the Pirates crew will be getting LEGOized next year.

  by Riley Little | Nov 18, 20103 Comments

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  Newest Epic Mickey Trailer Paints Best Picture Yet

  Our newest trailer for Disney Epic Mickey is the most traditional but gives gamers the best idea of the scope of the story and game experience.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 25, 20103 Comments

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  ‘Epic Mickey’ Hands-On Preview

  If you are excited for Disney’s upcoming ‘Epic Mickey’ then you’ll need to check this out and if you don’t own a Wii and want to experience Warren Spector’s latest, then you may still be in luck.

  by Riley Little | Oct 17, 20107 Comments

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  ‘Split/Second’ Shifts Into High Gear With Three New DLC Packs

  The ‘Split/Second’ Survival at the Rock DLC is available now on PSN and Xbox Live, and two more new DLC packs are on the way.

  by Dwayne Holder | Oct 15, 20102 Comments

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  Is ‘Epic Mickey’ Wii’s Best Looking Game? Is it Coming to 360 & PS3?

  ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ may end up being a great Wii game, but is it the best looking game on the system? Its producer thinks so. Find out what else he has to say inside.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 23, 20104 Comments

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  New Epic Trailer and Release Date for ‘Disney Epic Mickey’

  On November 26th, gamers will be able to inhabit the role of the most famous mouse in the world as he uses a magical paintbrush to bring balance back to his world in ‘Disney Epic Mickey.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 16, 20101 Comment

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  New Tron: Evolution Trailer Gives a Behind the Scenes Look at the Creative Process

  We all know the sad truth about video games based on movies: they’re in it for the money. Could Tron: Evolution be the first game that actually gets it right?

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 10, 20101 Comment

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  PAX Brings Part Two of Epic Mickey Opening Cinematic

  The first half of the Disney Epic Mickey opening cinematic left us with a dramatic cliffhanger. In this new video find out what fate is in store for our hero.

  by Anthony Taormina | Sep 7, 2010No Comments

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  Epic Mickey’s Mastery of Environment on Display in Latest Footage

  If you’ve been waiting to see just how effective Mickey’s paintbrush will be, this new footage shows just how much control of the environment players will have.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 6, 20104 Comments

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  New ‘Tron: Evolution’ Gameplay Trailer Goes to War at PAX

  Details on Disney Interactive’s upcoming movie-videogame tie-in Tron: Evolution have been scarce – but the new gameplay trailer features a lot of footage fans have been waiting to see.

  by Andrew Dyce | Sep 5, 2010No Comments

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  Tron: Evolution Collector’s Edition Provides a Lightcycle of Your Very Own

  Included with the Collector’s Edition of Tron: Evolution come a drawer for storing the game’s case and a lightcycle “statuette” made by Sideshow Collectibles.

  by Anthony Taormina | Aug 31, 2010No Comments

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  Epic Mickey Collector’s Edition Includes Console/Wii-mote Skins

  It’s no surprise that Epic Mickey will have a special edition, but with the amount of bonuses included, you’ll want to get your pre-order in sooner rather than later.

  by Andrew Dyce | Aug 30, 20101 Comment

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  SDCC 2010: Disney Epic Mickey Trailer

  At last weekend’s San Diego Comic Con, Junction Point Studios and Disney Interactive Entertainment debuted the latest trailer for Disney Epic Mickey.

  by Jeff Schille | Jul 26, 20102 Comments

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  Game Rant Goes To San Diego Comic-Con 2010

  With San Diego Comic Con coming this weekend, we detail what you can expect from the event and how you can get in on the action.

  by Ryan Blanchard | Jul 21, 20102 Comments

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  Tapulous Moves Into Disney’s Magic Kingdom

  Disney has made an unexpected acquisition of the mobile gaming company, Tapulous – developers of the popular Tap Tap Revenge. What does this mean for the successful mobile startup?

  by Jon Lavallee | Jul 5, 20101 Comment

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  New Look For Epic Mickey?

  It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard much about Disney Interactive’s Wii exclusive, Epic Mickey.  Now, maybe we know why. When Epic Mickey gameplay…

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 1, 20106 Comments

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  Split/Second Review

  Short Version:  The production values are virtually unparalleled, the experience is truly unique, and the gameplay is a huge amount of fun.  If you have…

  by Jeff Schille | May 22, 201013 Comments