Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe in online game
Written by admin on November 10, 2011 – 7:49 am -Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe are starring characters in an online game called “Retro World.”
The episodic, free-to-play adventures from Entertainment Games launched on Facebook on November 8 and will expand to Google+ and tablet platforms at a later date.
The unusual aspect of the games is that neither Presley, nor Monroe will play themselves. Instead, they will play characters in the serialized games. The first, “Owl Files,” will feature Monroe as a 1960s-era spy, and a later game will feature Elvis as a doctor.
US television legend, Dick Clark, has partnered with Entertainment Games to act as the virtual host of the games. Clark said:
| “It feels good to be a part of something fun, geared at the 40-and-over community. Imagine being able to revisit your favorite fashion, TV shows, celebrities, cars and more from your teens and 20s.” |
Gene Mauro, president of Entertainment Games, said:
| “We think the new generation of gamers is the 40-plus crowd, and they don’t want games that look like Saturday morning cartoons. |
| “They want something that appeals to them visually, and has actual gameplay at the core. Story-driven adventure games helped advance the game industry forward 20 years ago, and we believe what is old is new again.” |
Facebook users can access Retro World now at http://apps.facebook.com/retroworld
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