Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Arrives in San Diego for Comic-Con International 2012
July 12 2012 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Disney Interactive today announced that the highly-anticipated
“Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game will be
featured in a panel at the Comic-Con International 2012 show in San
Diego on Sunday, July 15th. In addition, Disney Interactive’s
Junction Point has released the never-before-seen opening movie for
the game titled “A Story Begins” at www.youtu.be/TEihtaHLInk.
“Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” will be presented in a
panel discussion taking place on Sunday, July 15th at 1:00 p.m. at
the San Diego Convention Center, Room 25ABC. Participating in the
panel are video game designer Warren Spector of Disney
Interactive’s Junction Point, Peter David, award-winning comic
writer and author of the upcoming “Disney Epic Mickey 2 Graphic
Novel” and Marv Wolfman, award-winning American comic book writer
and co-writer of “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.” The
panelists will discuss how the team mapped out the story for this
innovative new video game and unveil the first details surrounding
the graphic novel, a 48 page retelling of Mickey’s return to
Wasteland that will extend the video game experience for readers.
Additionally, Becky Cline, Director of The Walt Disney Archives
will be on hand to discuss the historical significance of Walt
Disney’s first cartoon star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who is
prominently featured in the video game. The panel will reveal
all-new gameplay footage and artwork, and a special
never-before-seen sequence of pages from the upcoming graphic
novel.
“The story in ‘Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’ will
immerse players in an even deeper and richer gameplay experience
than before as they take on the roles of Mickey Mouse and Oswald to
befriend and battle their way through the world of Wasteland on a
brand new journey of creativity and discovery,” said Warren
Spector, creative director and vice president, Junction Point.
“We’re honored to have collaborated with such talented individuals
as Marv Wolfman, Peter David and Becky Cline on Mickey and Oswald’s
next adventure, and we look forward to offering Comic-Con attendees
a behind-scenes-look at the game and graphic novel.”
Written by Peter David and illustrated by Fabrizio Petrossi, the
“Disney Epic Mickey 2: Graphic Novel” is a 48 page retelling of
Mickey Mouse’s return to Wasteland to help Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
as he faces the Mad Doctor. The graphic novel extends the videogame
experience for readers and will include exclusive footage, a
backstage pass, and more.
The “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game returns
Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Wasteland, an alternate
world filled with more than 80 years of forgotten Disney characters
and theme park attractions. But for the first time, Mickey and
Oswald will join forces as true partners - Mickey with the magical
paint brush that allows him to wield paint and thinner, and Oswald
with a powerful remote control that allows him to command
electricity. This new co-op play further enhances the idea that
“PlayStyle Matters” – a unique approach to gameplay pioneered by
Warren Spector where players tackle challenges the way they want to
in order to explore a variety of possibilities and storylines, but
always with consequences for their chosen actions.
Development for “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” for the
Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system is being led by Disney Interactive’s Junction Point.
Supporting the latest technology, the game will also feature full
support for the PlayStation®Move motion controller. “Disney Epic
Mickey: Power of Illusion” for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system
is under development by critically-acclaimed developer DreamRift,
in collaboration with Junction Point. The games are currently
unrated by the ESRB. For more information, go to
www.disney.com/disneyepicmickey.
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About Junction Point
Junction Point is Disney Interactive’s Austin, Texas-based
developer of console games with a focus on games where “playstyle
matters.” Junction Point games offer strong, player-driven
narratives, opportunities for problem-solving rather than puzzles,
and choices with significant consequences. The studio’s goal is to
tell stories with players, not to them, allowing each player to
craft his or her own, unique experiences. Junction Point was
founded in 2005 and joined Disney Interactive in July 2007. For
more information on the studio, go to www.junctionpoint.com.
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publisher of children's books and magazines with over 700 million
products sold each year. Disney Publishing Worldwide consists of an
extensive worldwide licensing structure as well as vertically
integrated publishing imprints including Disney Book Group in the
U.S., Disney Libri in Italy and Disney Libros in Spain. DPW
publishes a range of children's magazines globally, including
Topolino, Le Journal de Mickey, and Donald Duck, as well as Disney
kids magazines in the U.S. which include Disney Princess and
Phineas and Ferb. Disney English is DPW's English language learning
business which includes Disney English learning centers in China
and a worldwide retail licensing program. DPW's digital products
include bestselling eBook titles as well as original apps.
Headquartered in Glendale, CA, Disney Publishing Worldwide
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