{"id":26661,"date":"2013-01-16T14:21:32","date_gmt":"2013-01-16T04:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=26661"},"modified":"2013-01-16T14:21:32","modified_gmt":"2013-01-16T04:21:32","slug":"disney-infinity-invites-players-into-all-new-gaming-universe-with-unmatched-creative-possibilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=26661","title":{"rendered":"DISNEY INFINITY INVITES PLAYERS INTO ALL-NEW GAMING UNIVERSE WITH UNMATCHED CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><i>For the First Time, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios\u2019 Most Popular Characters Come Together in a Magical Storytelling Experience<\/i><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/01\/disney-infinity.jpg?w=640\" width=600><\/p>\n<p><b>MELBOURNE, Aust. \u2013 (JANUARY 16, 2013) \u2013<\/b> Disney Interactive today unveiled its most ambitious gaming initiative ever, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.disney.com\/Infinity\"><b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b><\/a>. This all new game platform unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. <b><i>Disney Infinity <\/i><\/b>allows players to both experience original adventures in some of their favourite Disney and Pixar worlds and to build their own worlds using the power of their imagination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<b><i>Disney Infinity <\/i><\/b>introduces a new way to interact with the best of Disney on one game platform, both now and in the future,&#8221; said John Pleasants, co-president, Disney Interactive. \u201cWith this innovative approach to gaming, <i>Disney Infinity<\/i> will bring to life new characters, stories and environments from The Walt Disney Company over time in a way that will delight fans and gamers alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a way that only Disney can,<b><i> Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b> integrates collectible character figures that come to life in the game.\u00a0 These figures provide experiences that are true to these characters and stories, as well as the opportunity to bring characters from various Disney and Pixar films to play together in a virtual \u201cToy Box.\u201d This all-new game universe will launch in Winter 2013 across all consoles and will have a phased roll out across mobile and online devices throughout 2013.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout each story-driven experience, called a \u201cPlay Set,\u201d players will solve challenging puzzles, battle enemies and explore iconic locations from famous Disney properties, while collecting unique characters, vehicles, and gadgets from each world and saving them to a virtual \u201cToy Box.\u201d Players can access their \u201cToy Box\u201d and build and customize their own unique virtual world using their favourite characters, vehicles, settings and accessories. <i>Disney Infinity <\/i>allows players the opportunity to share these unique creations in the \u201cToy Box\u201d mode with friends both online and off.<\/p>\n<p>The <b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b> Platform includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b><b> Interactive Pieces<\/b> \u2013 Initially a line of 40 collectible interactive pieces will be introduced that allow players to expand and customize their play experiences.<\/li>\n<li><b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b><b> Interactive Character Figures <\/b>\u2013 Seventeen character figures will allow players to experience a variety of their favourite characters in true to property experiences and in \u201cToy Box\u201d mode.<\/li>\n<li><b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b><b> Base<\/b> \u2013 When figures are placed on the Infinity base, they unlock the world and play experiences of <i>Disney Infinity<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li><b><i>Disney Infinity <\/i><\/b><b>Power Discs<\/b>\u2013 Interactive discs can be placed on the Infinity base to power up characters and \u201cToy Box\u201d with unique powers, customizations and gadgets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201c<b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b> combines prominent Disney and Pixar characters and scenarios in a way that mimics how kids play in real life,\u201d said John Blackburn, vice president and general manager, Avalanche Software. \u201cWith our platform\u2019s unique gameplay mechanics and innovative approach to user generated content within the \u201cToy Box\u201d mode, <b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b> will spark imaginations and provide endless hours of fun and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Development for <b><i>Disney Infinity<\/i><\/b> is being led by Disney Interactive and Avalanche Software. The game currently is unrated by the OFLC. For additional information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.disney.com\/Infinity\">www.disney.com\/Infinity<\/a>, join the <i>Disney Infinity<\/i> Facebook Community (Facebook.com\/disneyinfinity) and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com\/disneyinfinity).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the First Time, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios\u2019 Most Popular Characters Come Together in a Magical Storytelling Experience\u00a0 MELBOURNE, Aust. \u2013 (JANUARY 16, 2013) \u2013 Disney Interactive today unveiled its most ambitious gaming initiative ever, Disney Infinity. 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