Pre-Release News
The following are POTCO's pre-release news articles.
June, 2006: Unfurled at E3...
Amidst all the excitement (and chaos) of this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), our team unveiled the first images and playable version of the never-before-seen Pirates of the Caribbean Online game. If you’ve never been to E3, it's a complete madhouse, full of die-hard gamers and press, eagerly digesting all the latest in gaming. We setup the game demo in the center of the expo (eye of the storm), along with some cool props from the latest film (Dead Man’s Chest). During the show, we took tons of press and other attendees through the first game trailer and demo, which covered an early look at the create-a-pirate system, island exploration, along with land and sea battles.
"The game is scheduled for a 2007 release, and is already shaping up to be a good, solid, fun title with lots of creatures, adventures, and fun to make it worthwhile." GameZone.com
"Pirates of the Caribbean Online looks to be a very promising MMO by Disney Interactive. Based on the popular ride and movie franchise, you play as your own custom-made pirate." IGN.com
"For now, just know that Pirates of the Caribbean Online has great potential to be a fun game, with lots of customization, and fulfill one's dream of being a captain of a pirate ship." Just-RPG.com
"Overall, Pirates of the Caribbean seems to be shaping up like a great title. Hardcore World of Warcraft raiders might not like it, but with the license and the broad-appeal, in one year we might be seeing a new king in the MMORPG realm." OGaming.com/ Allakhazam
While we're exhausted from all the hard work that went into E3, we're really excited and energized by the response. Please check out some of the other assets that we released during E3, including concept art images, screenshots and a Q&A with Mike Goslin, head of the VR studio.
May, 2006: Dead men tell no tales...
Welcome to the new Web site for Pirates of the Caribbean Online! Check out the latest screen shots, concept art, game overview, and the first trailer for the game. Make sure to register for e-mail updates and a chance to become a beta tester!
In the coming weeks, we'll unveil photos, video, and additional info from the E3 game conference. We're constantly working on the game and will use this site and the registered e-mail list to keep everyone updated.
Press Releases
DISNEY ONLINE’S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER ONLINE GAME UNVEILED AT E3 2006
Upcoming Game Based on Popular Film Franchise Allows Players to Interact with Movie Characters and Live the Legend
In-Depth Game Web Site Debuts at PiratesLegend.com
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – May 10, 2006 – Disney Online is unveiling the first images and a playable version of the never-before-seen Pirates of the Caribbean Online game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on May 10-12th in booth #1024, South Hall. Simultaneous to the game’s unveiling at E3, a new promotional Web site will debut at www.pirateslegend.com. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), slated for release in 2007, is based on the popular film franchise and will allow players to experience the world captured on screen. In the game, players will interact with Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and other characters made popular in the movie franchise, as they embark on exciting quests in search of treasure and notoriety.
"The unique, expansive world of Pirates of the Caribbean is in many ways ideally suited for an MMO," stated Mike Goslin, vice president, Virtual Reality Studio for Disney Online. "Our development team is having tremendous fun creating an immersive adventure based on these memorable characters, exotic locales, and epic mythology. We have challenged ourselves to create a game that gamers will enjoy but also appeals to a broad audience."
Capturing the high seas and swashbuckling action found in both "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest," players embark on quests for adventure and treasure in an effort to become the Caribbean’s most legendary pirate. Featuring hundreds of customization options, players create and customize their own pirate, form a crew, and set sail on the high seas. Along the way they will interact with and learn skills from the notorious Jack Sparrow, forge alliances with thousands of other players, hunt for buried treasure on uncharted isles, battle evil undead forces and face off against numerous enemies on land and sea.
"E3 presents an exciting opportunity for us to introduce Pirates of the Caribbean Online to fans of both the film franchise and MMO games," stated Steve Parkis, vice president of Premium Products for Disney Online. "We’re looking forward to seeing fans first-hand reactions as they ‘live the legend’ at E3."
Pirates of the Caribbean Online is in development by Disney Online’s VR Studio, creators of the critically acclaimed Disney’s Toontown Online, the industry’s first MMORPG designed for kids and families. The game is being developed to appeal to a broad audience from teens to adults and will be available for a monthly subscription fee. Pirates of the Caribbean Online will be published by Disney Online Premium Products. Additional game information and exclusive game updates can be found at www.pirateslegend.com.
About Disney Online Disney Online (www.disney.com) produces the number one kids' entertainment and family community destination on the World Wide Web. Launched in 1995, Disney.com is designed to reflect the vision of an "online theme park," providing an interactive gateway to all of the company's many Disney-branded Internet initiatives. Popular Disney Online places to visit include Disney Channel (www.DisneyChannel.com), Playhouse Disney (www.PlayhouseDisney.com), Disney Shopping (www.disneyshopping.com), Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (www.disneydestinations.com) Walt Disney Pictures (www.disneypictures.com), Disney DVD & Video (www.disneyvideos.com) and Radio Disney (www.radiodisney.com).
Among the many magical "neighborhoods" found at www.Disney.com is the fun-filled Games area (www.disney.com/games), which includes Disney’s Toontown Online(www.toontown.com), the first 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game for kids and families, and Disney's Blast (www.disneyblast.com), a premium subscription service for kids ages 5-9. Disney Online also produces FamilyFun.com (www.familyfun.com), the premier online family resource for "great ideas, practical advice, and fun stuff to do" as well as Movies.com (www.movies.com), a leading site that provides a broad array of reviews and information to help movie fans "get movie night right." Disney Online is a part of the Walt Disney Internet Group, which provides integrated strategic and operational services for Internet, broadband, and mobile initiatives of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS).
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