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Of all the classic films produced in the late seventies, Grease seems and odd choice to be given the interactive treatment. But that’s what 505 Games and Paramount Digital plan to do. Dubbing it “the original high school musical,” 505 Games will oversee development of Grease for the Nintendo Wii and DS.
Grease, as memorable as it was, wouldn’t much lend itself to action or
adventure. So 505 intends to focus on what it’s most known for—the music. Players will be able to sing and dance with The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds via a party game implementation. Using the motion-sensing controls and the microphone (or the touch screen on the DS) 505 expects the game will appeal to casual and family gamers eager to scratch a musical itch they didn’t even know they had.
“We are really excited about working with Paramount Digital Entertainment to turn this world famous film into a video game for the very first time. Working with such a well known and much loved brand is a great opportunity and we believe the collaboration further strengthens 505 Games’ entertainment portfolio,” commented Ian Howe, Managing Director 505 Games.
The reference to the immensely popular and slightly mystifying phenomenon that is High School Musical got us thinking. Will the demographic associated as being Wii owners appreciate Danny, Sandy, Rizzo and Kenickie as much as they do Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan? (Don’t judge us; we had to look those names up) The younglings in the house may not, but their older siblings and parents probably will. And we can’t frown on introducing musical gold to a younger generation
Grease, as memorable as it was, wouldn’t much lend itself to action or
adventure. So 505 intends to focus on what it’s most known for—the music. Players will be able to sing and dance with The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds via a party game implementation. Using the motion-sensing controls and the microphone (or the touch screen on the DS) 505 expects the game will appeal to casual and family gamers eager to scratch a musical itch they didn’t even know they had.
“We are really excited about working with Paramount Digital Entertainment to turn this world famous film into a video game for the very first time. Working with such a well known and much loved brand is a great opportunity and we believe the collaboration further strengthens 505 Games’ entertainment portfolio,” commented Ian Howe, Managing Director 505 Games.
The reference to the immensely popular and slightly mystifying phenomenon that is High School Musical got us thinking. Will the demographic associated as being Wii owners appreciate Danny, Sandy, Rizzo and Kenickie as much as they do Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan? (Don’t judge us; we had to look those names up) The younglings in the house may not, but their older siblings and parents probably will. And we can’t frown on introducing musical gold to a younger generation
