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Game Marks First Time that Marvel Universe Will Be Available on <\/em><\/strong>Kinect\u2122 for Xbox360\u00ae<\/sup> and Nintendo Wii\u2122 U\u2122 Motion Platforms<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2014 May 11, 2012 \u2014 <\/strong>Ubisoft\u00ae<\/sup> announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to develop a video game based on the popular Avengers characters and other heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe.<\/p>\n Developed by Ubisoft Quebec, Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth\u2019s<\/em> interactive environments are inspired by iconic Marvel comic artwork and the Secret Invasion<\/em> storyline. This game will be released this spring for the Microsoft Kinect\u2122 for Xbox 360\u00ae<\/sup>, and Nintendo\u2019s Wii\u2122 U\u2122 system.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to team up with Marvel Entertainment to bring some of the most iconic comic book characters from the Marvel line-up to life in motion-gaming,\u201d said Geoffroy Sardin, Ubisoft EMEA Marketing and Sales Director at Ubisoft.\u00a0 \u201cFans of the Marvel universe and superhero games are going to love the extensive combinations of characters, motion-controlled moves and competitive game-play.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor the last few years, Marvel has positioned itself to deliver the absolute best in entertainment, be it in film, animation, comics or games,\u201d\u00a0 said Andreea Enache-Thune, senior vice president of games and digital distribution at Marvel.\u00a0 \u201cPartnering with Ubisoft is a big part of that ongoing movement. We are confident that Ubisoft\u2019s talent matches Marvel\u2019s own commitment to making the Avengers: Battle for Earth the best in the motion-controlled gaming category.\u201d<\/p>\n Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth<\/em> features 20 different characters, including Avengers such as Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and Thor, as well as other fan-favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from the Marvel Universe.<\/p>\n For more information on Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth<\/em>, please visit: www.AvengersBattleForEarth.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Game Marks First Time that Marvel Universe Will Be Available on Kinect\u2122 for Xbox360\u00ae and Nintendo Wii\u2122 U\u2122 Motion Platforms\u00a0 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2014 May 11, 2012 \u2014 Ubisoft\u00ae announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to develop a video game based on the popular Avengers characters and other heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe.<\/p>\n