THQ Announces Ratatouille

housemdfan · 07:39 PM

THQ announced today the release of the Ratatouille video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney/Pixar film. Below is the press release with the announcement:

The Summer Reaches a Boiling Point as THQ Ships Ratatouille, the Company's Most Comprehensive Disney/Pixar Video Game Release to Date

Based on the Upcoming Disney/Pixar Film, Ratatouille Will Be Available on All Major Video Game Platforms, Including Wireless

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jun. 26, 2007 THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) today announced the release of the Ratatouille video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney/Pixar film. Ratatouille marks THQ's most comprehensive, simultaneous cross-platform launch, with the video game slated for release across 11 different systems including the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Nintendo's Wii(TM) home video game system, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo DS(TM), Windows PC and Mac, as well as wireless devices. This holiday season, the Ratatouille video game is also expected to release for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, along with an additional version for the Nintendo DS. "THQ is thrilled to be breaking through the sequel clutter this summer with Ratatouille, the summer's most original animated property," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "Once again, the team at Pixar has delivered a compelling storyline with fresh characters and adventures that provide tremendous video game content."

"Launching the Ratatouille video games across multiple video game platforms simultaneously reflects the enormous appeal the franchise has with a broad audience," said Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager, Disney Interactive Studios. "Disney and Pixar's commitment to quality and creativity in entertainment is reflected perfectly in this wonderful animated film."

About the Ratatouille Video Game

Inspired by the unique characters and storyline from the Ratatouille film, fans will experience the sights and sounds of Paris across a multitude of gaming systems. In the game, players will assume the role of Remy, a young rat whose love for great food puts him at odds with the needs of his family. Players will experience highlights from the film, as well as the memorable characters and key locations, as they explore five action-packed worlds, more than 20 challenging missions and mini-games and go head-to-head in multiplayer. Ratatouille will allow players to evade detection from dangerous and often hungry enemies, brave the perils of the dinner-rush, and create culinary masterpieces in this senses-shattering journey to fulfill Remy's life-long dream of becoming a great chef.

In addition, the Ratatouille video game includes an exclusive sneak peak of Disney/Pixar's next film, WALL-E, the story of a little robot's comic adventure as he chases his dream across the galaxy. With the film not scheduled to hit theaters until Summer 2008, this un-lockable preview will serve as the public's first glimpse into the world of WALL-E.

THQ's Heavy Iron Studios is leading development for Ratatouille across THQ's Studio System. In addition, THQ Wireless is developing a suite of wireless content including games, wallpapers and ring-tones based on Ratatouille.

About the Ratatouille Movie

In Disney/Pixar's upcoming animated-adventure, Ratatouille, a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a hilarious and exciting chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.

Remy finds himself torn between following his dreams or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef.

Source: IGN.com

Darkstar · 07:41 PM

I doubt this game will do well.

...but then again, the 360 needs more family-friendly games, and the Gamerscore whores need more easier games to get achievements with.

housemdfan · 06-27-2007

I'm excited about the game personally as well as the movie.

Darkstar · 06-27-2007

I like movies like that as well, but when I look at what else is in the market video game wise and movie wise. My mind changes quickly.

housemdfan · 06-27-2007

Oh well, it's a kid's game, so we can't be too optimistic. But I heard the movie is supposed to be the best animated film in five years.

Darkstar · 06-27-2007

And I hear Ocean's 13 and Live Free or Die Hard are supposed to be the best in their series.

Whitewater · 06-27-2007

Im not one for family games...I doubt this will make a huge impact like most other animated movie based games.

Dark SoliloQuy · 06-27-2007

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Originally Posted by SadistiK RemiX

Im not one for family games...I doubt this will make a huge impact like most other animated movie based games.

yea its a different audience for those games, doubt a lot of ppl here are really that interested in this...

BUT since now on these forums you have to be politically correct...HOUSEMD i wasnt flaming u, just stating a simple opinion.

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housemdfan · 06-27-2007

Did i say you were? -shrugs- Not really politically correct but just aware of the people you're talking to I guess.

ll Wizard ll · 06-27-2007