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Collaborative Referential Gaming

The 'Disney Universe' Video Game Merges Elements of Famous Films

— June 3, 2011 — Pop Culture
With so many beloved Disney and Pixar movies hitting the big screens in recent years, it seems simply inevitable that a similar video game would be released -- just like 'Disney Universe.' This cool new children's video game is set to be released in Fall 2011, and you can bet there are already tons of kids counting down the days!

The timed release of 'Disney Universe' will be cleverly close to the holiday season, and it certainly will be a popular gift among children and young teens. Avatar costumes, token Disney and Pixar characters, and references to famous films like Monsters, Inc. and Alice and Wonderland, are just some of the awesome features 'Disney Universe' will include.

Exploring the worlds, levels, missions and puzzles of 'Disney Universe' will likely be fun for the entire family! Watch out for this video game's release this fall for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC download.
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Referential Gaming - Opportunities for video game developers to merge entertainment content from popular movies and shows to create immersive gaming experiences for children and young teens.
2. Timed Release Strategy - Opportunities for businesses to leverage the holiday season and timed releases to drive sales of products and services.
3. Multi-platform Video Games - Opportunities for studios to create video games that are accessible across multiple platforms, including game consoles and PC downloads.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - The video game industry can explore more collaborations with entertainment companies to create immersive gaming experiences for their target audience.
2. Retail - Retail companies can leverage timed release strategies to drive sales of products and services during the holiday season.
3. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can explore partnerships with video game developers to create video games that extend the experience of their movies and shows across multiple platforms.
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