New Disney Infinity Creating Infinity Video Demonstrates ‘Toy Box’ Mode

May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment

536459_525225537528173_1277236125_nDisney Interactive released the second video in its behind-the-scenes Creating Infinity series. The new video focuses on the inspiration behind Disney Infinity‘s “Toy Box” mode, and includes interviews with Pixar and Avalanche Software creative visionaries, as well as commentary from Disney storytellers. In the interviews, leaders such as John Lasseter and John Blackburn discuss how creative play shaped their lives and inspired Disney Infinity.

When Disney Infinity hits store shelves in August, the game will usher in a new era in creative play by introducing a virtual Toy Box that allows players to combine Disney and Pixar’s most popular characters, worlds, gadgets, vehicles, and locations to create one-of-a-kind Disney-themed action and adventure games, sports and racing competitions, team-based and head-to-head challenges, and more.

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Disney Infinity Debuts Cars Playset

February 26, 2013 By

Disney Interactive has unveiled Cars as the fourth playset in Disney Infinity with a new set of images, screenshots, and a gameplay trailer from the playset. The Cars-inspired playset adds to the previously-announced playsets based on The Incredibles, Monsters University, and Pirates of the Caribbean.

The Cars playset allows gamers to take on the role of Lightning McQueen, Mater, Holley Shiftwell. and Francesco Bernoulli and enter the virtual world of Radiator Springs, where they will prepare the town for a big international racing event.

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The Wait Is Almost Over: Nintendo to Release Wii U, 23 New Games November 18

October 18, 2012 By

Nintendo is unleashing the largest launch-day video game lineup in its history for its new Wii U home console. When Wii U launches in the Americas on Nov. 18, 23 games from Nintendo and its third-party publishing partners will be ready to play as well. These include Nintendo-published games like Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, Sing Party, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge, as well as third-party powerhouses like ZombiU from Ubisoft, Call of Duty: Black Ops II from Activision Publishing, Inc., Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two from Disney Interactive, FIFA Soccer 13 from Electronic Arts, and Scribblenauts Unlimited from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Can’t wait until November 18? Check out the trailer!

The high-definition Wii U system is available in two versions, and each comes with a touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99 in the U.S., while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories, and Nintendo Land, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99 in the U.S. [Read more...]

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Go on a Royal Journey with Disney Princess Video Game

June 27, 2012 By

Disney Interactive will release Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure on September 25. The new video game will be available for Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and Windows PC/Mac.

In the game, players will find that a spell has been cast over the Princess worlds, and they will need to use their magic wand to help Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Belle, and Tiana restore peace and bring “happily ever after” back to each kingdom. As the Fairy Godmother’s apprentice, players must pursue the imps into each kingdom to prevent them from causing any harm and change them back into friendly sprites. Each Princess world allows players to explore and interact with familiar Disney characters who guide them through missions. Players can also customize their avatar—changing the avatar’s skin tone, hair texture, eye color, etc.—and room in the Fairy Godmother’s castle,  as well as utilize gems that are earned throughout the game to trade for items in the in-game “Wishing Well” store.

This post was originally written by Ali Mierzejewski and published by ToyBook.com. For more news, visit www.toybook.com, follow The Toy Book on Twitter, and like The Toy Book on Facebook. The Toy Book is a bimonthly trade magazine covering the toy industry, published by Adventure Publishing Group.

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Disney Announces 4Q Results, Executive Switch

November 13, 2009 By

The Walt Disney Co. has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter. Disney reported net income of $895 million, or 47 cents per share, a gain of 18 percent, compared with $760 million, or 40 cents per share, in the same period in 2008. Revenue rose to almost $9.9 billion, up 4 percent from $9.4 billion in the same period last year.

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The Toy Book Toy Report-9/14/09

September 30, 2009 By

The Toy Book Toy Report-9/14/09:  To view click here.

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