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Unleash your inner super powers, crime fighting abilities and get your paws on the new canine adventure game: BOLT! - inspired by the hotly anticipated family film which launches in February 2009.

BOLT tells the story of a canine TV star that is accidentally shipped from the TV set in Hollywood to New York City, where he begins a cross country adventure home and makes the surprising discovery that the super powers he had in the TV show do not work in the real world!

This fantastic new game takes place in the world of the action packed TV show and invites players to take on the heroic personas of Bolt, the TV star dog, or his owner Penny. Explore the action-packed Hollywood set from the television series featured within the film and help them conquer challenges and villains along the way.

Play as Bolt and use his amazing superpowers, including laser vision and his superbark, to send out a sonic blast to devastate your opponents. Alternatively you can play as Penny and utilise her stealth, hacking skills and a wheelbar, to outwit enemies.

This action packed game takes players on an action packed journey across the globe, visiting five international locations including China, Russia, and Italy as you race against time to save Penny’s dad and the world!

Dig your paws into the cinematic and feel of the game while you delve deeper into the world of Bolt than ever before, experiencing a mix of intrigue, stealth and high combat–action game play.

BOLT is available on the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 from 13th February 2009 from all good game retailers.

The Nintendo DS version of the game also includes competitive and co-op multiplayer options so you and your friends can get in on all the action!

Popular Disney Franchise Extends New Storylines and Adventures to Popular Gaming Platforms This Christmas.

Disney Interactive Studios announced today the release of new video games this Christmas season for the globally successful “High School Musical” franchise. High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for the Wii™ home video game console, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC allows players to “dance” along with favourite characters to familiar “High School Musical” songs from all three movies, as well as experience another memorable year as Wildcats at East High. High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS™ features all new songs from the upcoming theatrical release of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” and lets fans play through the game as the Wildcat whose personality is most like theirs.
“We’re building on the success of last year’s line up of ‘High School Musical’ video games with new immersive extensions to the hit property,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “We’ll continue to bring exciting and fresh interactive experiences to ‘High School Musical’ fans everywhere, delivering new storylines, characters and songs.”

High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 system and Windows-based PC lets players experience the music, familiar locations and popular characters from all three movies, including the upcoming “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” Players move to the rhythm of the hit songs using the controllers unique to each video game console, such as Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™, to classic “High School Musical” anthems, including “We’re All In This Together” and “What Time Is It.”
Players take the role of Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad or Taylor or can customise their own Wildcat, using a variety of outfits, shoes and hairstyles. In addition, the game features various multiplayer modes, including competitive and cooperative play. In competitive mode, users can earn power-ups to affect other players’ performances, while in cooperative mode players need to dance simultaneously and in sync to earn high scores. Fans can follow along to choreography from the stars and complete songs to earn points and unlock new songs, clothing and characters.

A unique rhythm-based dance game, High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS also allows players to experience the music, scenes and characters from the “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” film. The game features trivia-based personality quizzes that allow players to determine the Wildcat whose personality is most like theirs. This feature lets fans dance through the game as that specific character, performing songs and experiencing the fun themed to Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad or Taylor’s personalities. In addition, High School Musical 3: Senior Year utilises the DS stylus and D-pad to capture special photos to create a custom East High senior yearbook layout, to keep for years to come.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 system and Windows-based PC and High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS are scheduled for release this Christmas. All titles have an anticipated Pan European Game Information (PEGI) rating of 3+.