Pre-E3: Konami Game to be Based on Upcoming "King Arthur" Movie
Konami Digital Entertainment America and Buena Vista Interactive announced today that it would be publishing a game based on this summer's "King Arthur" movie, created by Krome Studios. It will feature movie footage, and the characters from the movie's likenesses. The game is to be released for all major consoles, which includes GameCube.
"Having seen early footage of the film, it’s clear this is going to be an adventure that will translate well into a great action video game," said Geoff Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment - America. "With the game shipping in the fall, we will offer gamers and movie fans an exciting way to take their experience with King Arthur beyond the silver screen."
"The King Arthur video game is inspired by the epic true story that gave rise to the King Arthur legend," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager of Buena Vista Games. "By working with the talented team at Krome and Konami, the real story of King Arthur will be played out with intense battles, innovative combat and realistic environments."
Gamers can choose to be a variety of heroes including Arthur himself, Lancelot, Guinevere, Tristren, and Bors; and will explore familiar areas from the movie. The games' modes include standard singleplayer with various missions to complete, co-operative mode, and jousting. The movie is expected to hit theatres July 7, 2004.
Konami will be showing off King Arthur, and much more, during E3 at booth #800.
"Having seen early footage of the film, it’s clear this is going to be an adventure that will translate well into a great action video game," said Geoff Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment - America. "With the game shipping in the fall, we will offer gamers and movie fans an exciting way to take their experience with King Arthur beyond the silver screen."
"The King Arthur video game is inspired by the epic true story that gave rise to the King Arthur legend," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager of Buena Vista Games. "By working with the talented team at Krome and Konami, the real story of King Arthur will be played out with intense battles, innovative combat and realistic environments."
Gamers can choose to be a variety of heroes including Arthur himself, Lancelot, Guinevere, Tristren, and Bors; and will explore familiar areas from the movie. The games' modes include standard singleplayer with various missions to complete, co-operative mode, and jousting. The movie is expected to hit theatres July 7, 2004.
Konami will be showing off King Arthur, and much more, during E3 at booth #800.