Game Announcement
June 07 2011Gameloft Announces the Upcoming Launch of The Adventures of Tintin Game for Mobile Phones, Smartphones and Tablets
The action-adventure mobile game is inspired by the upcoming feature film directed by Steven Spielberg
SYDNEY - Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, announced plans to launch a game based on the movie The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg. The game will be distributed on mobile phones, smartphones and tablets. The game is scheduled to launch timed to the movie’s release in December 2011.
"Tintin is one of the most popular comics of the 20th century,” said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice-President of Publishing at Gameloft. “We’re particularly pleased to be bringing such a beloved and iconic character as Tintin to fans on their mobile phone, smartphone or tablet.”
The action-adventure game recreates one of the most famous episodes in Hergé’s comic strip for the first time on mobile platforms. Combining mystery, exploration and humor, the game follows intrepid reporter Tintin, his faithful companion Snowy, and his inseparable friend Captain Haddock in search of treasure lost in the wreckage of “The Unicorn”. Players will find familiar characters and environments in an authentic adaptation of the cutting-edge technology used in the film.
Gameloft has licensed The Adventures of Tintin from Paramount Digital Entertainment.
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, since 2000 Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (Apple® iOS and Android®), Triple Play Box, connected TVs, and consoles. Partnerships with leading licensors such as UNO™, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed® allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,000 developers. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Gameloft Contact
Bruno Ambregni
Digital Marketing & PR Manager SEAP
Tel +61(0) 2 9006 1117
