Where the Wild Things Are game announced

Mike Bantick
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 06:58

Your IT - Entertainment

Every kid has read the book, and soon every kid (or kid at heart) can take Max on his boat to the isle where the Wild Things are.

As is there want, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has announced some details of a video game to accompany the release of a movie.

In this case, it is a cinematic version of the treasured children’s book Where The Wild Things Are.

Here is what Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has to say: SYDNEY, Australia. - July 21, 2009 - In conjunction with the release of the highly anticipated feature film from director Spike Jonze, Where the Wild Things Are, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Legendary Pictures announce the Where the Wild Things Are videogame will be available on Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS in December 2009. Where the Wild Things Are is a Warner Bros. theatrical release from Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. 

In the videogame, players assume the role of the rambunctious young Max and can explore the island of the Wild Things, journey across its dangerous terrain, overcome hazardous obstacles and battle fierce creatures. After landing his boat on the mysterious island of the Wild Things - Max quickly befriends the fearsome but loveable creatures and becomes "King of All Wild Things."  He soon learns that the island is on the brink of destruction and that it's up to him and the Wild Things to work together to find a way to escape to safety before it’s too late.

Where the Wild Things Are is being developed for the Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 by Amaze Entertainment, a Foundation 9 studio, and for the Nintendo DS by WayForward.

"Where the Wild Things Are is one the most beloved children's stories and we are excited to deliver an immersive interactive experience based on and inspired by the feature film from Spike Jonze," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Through their action-filled adventure, players will team-up with the Wild Things - each with their own unique skills or special talents - learn valuable new abilities and work together to find a way to safety."