From islands and pirate ships in the Caribbean to the streets of historical Singapore, adventures lie ahead in the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End video game. Inspired by the events, locations and characters from both the second and third “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End video games are now available at retail stores worldwide for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™ and Windows PC. Players will take on the roles of Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann as well as other familiar characters as they face swashbuckling skirmishes and acrobatic maneuvers in games that feature action and humor while extending beyond the story, environments and characters of both films. More than 2.8 million copies of the game have been shipped to retail stores worldwide.
“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End allows players to experience a swashbuckling pirate’s life through adventure and swordplay that goes far beyond the events of the films,” said Craig Relyea, vice president of marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “With its unique, dynamic gameplay and stunning graphics, Pirate of the Caribbean: At World’s End provides a new and significant chapter in the Pirates of the Caribbean video game franchise.”
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End takes players to treacherous and exotic locations to encounter a wide variety of notorious pirates, mythical creatures and fearsome villains. Players will develop swordsmanship skills throughout the game as they experience a story that is familiar to the films, but features new storylines and a unique ending.
The Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system versions of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End feature high-definition graphics and sound while inviting players to venture throughout the Caribbean and beyond with swashbuckling combat, exploration throughout environments and classic dueling. The Xbox 360 version features an assortment of challenging Achievements for more advanced players and a leader board to globally compare in-game notoriety tallies. The PLAYSTATION 3 system version makes use of the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller’s motion-sensing technology for beam balance mechanics.
For the Wii version, the Wii Remote allows players to slash and thrust in combat, mimicking the motions of an actual sword. Players will also be able to grab enemies by shaking the Wii Nunchuk. When playing the Wii, PlayStation 2 system, PSP system and Windows PC versions, players will take down opponents as they learn new combinations and special moves. Once a level is completed, players can choose among more than 50 unlockable characters to use as their controllable character for expanded replayability when they play levels again.
Inspired by the events of the third film, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End for the Nintendo DS focuses on adventure, platforming and puzzle solving as players explore environments and experience touch screen dueling to slash, parry and dodge using the Nintendo DS stylus. In addition to wireless multiplayer games such as dueling and pirates’ dice, players can download “cheats” through a special Nintendo DS Download Program available starting today and continuing through Labor Day exclusively at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software (home consoles, PSP system and Windows PC) and Amaze Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment (Nintendo DS), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is now available for suggested retail price of $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system), $49.99 (Wii), $39.99 (PlayStation 2 system), $29.99 (PSP system and Nintendo DS) and $19.99 (Windows PC). The game is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) on all systems except Nintendo DS, which is rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older.
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About the “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” film
“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” picks up where the record-breaking 2006 smash hit left off, with our heroes Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) allied with Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from his mind-bending trap in Davy Jones’ locker. With the terrifying ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman, and its commander Davy Jones under the control of the East India Trading Company, there is havoc on the Seven Seas. Navigating through treachery, betrayal and wild waters, the heroic trio must forge their way to exotic Singapore and confront the cunning Pirate Sao Feng (Chow Yun-Fat). Now headed beyond the very ends of the earth, each must ultimately choose a side in a final titanic battle – as not only their lives and fortunes, but the entire future of the freedom-loving Pirate way hangs in the balance. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Gore Verbinski from a screenplay written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, our beloved cast sets sail again on a fresh new adventure in May 2007.
About Eurocom Entertainment Software
Eurocom was founded in 1988 and has evolved into a world leading developer of cutting-edge console games based on high profile franchises and movies. Eurocom's development team comprises of 280 highly experienced and talented staff, based in Derby in the UK. Further information on Eurocom can be found at http://www.eurocom.co.uk.
About Amaze Entertainment
Amaze Entertainment®, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, consistently delivers world class multiplatform video games and has earned a reputation as an ideal partner, especially for high profile product launches based on popular brands and franchises. For more information, please visit http://www.amazeentertainment.com.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California and has four internal game development studios around the world including Avalanche Software, Fall Line Studio, Propaganda Games and Climax Racing. For more information, please log on to www.disney.com/videogames.
