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May 17, 2020
Microids is teaming up with Osome Games and IMPS to give The Smurfs an all new video game!
Big news for all you old school cartoon aficionados out there. The Smurfs are returning to consoles in an all new adventure. Not that this is their first foray into the gaming universe, as the cartoon has spawned many different games on most of the major platforms over the years.
Not much has been released about the new game in the works. The new title will be published by Microids (publishers of Garfield Kart) and developed by Osome Studios, makers of White Night. A statement about the game was made by Elliot Grassiano, Vice President of Microids,
“We are delighted for concluding this new partnership with IMPS!” Microids vice president Elliot Grassiano said in a press release. “Thanks to this trans-generational license and the talent of OSome Studio, a long time Microids partner studio which worked on several family games, we are confident in bringing together all gamers in the wonderful world of the Smurfs. The worldwide success met by The Smurfs will also allow us to increase our brand awareness overseas and position Microids as a major player internationally.”
Given the popularity of the cartoons, and the many games that have spawned in their namesake, this comes as not surprising but still most welcomed news indeed. The Smurfs have been a household name in wholesomeness for quite some time, and appears to desire to remain that way in this new generation.
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For more information about the upcoming game, you can check out the official Microids website. You can also follow the publishers on Twitter for up to date information.
For more great Microids action, check out my coverage of Garfield Kart Furious Racing.
- Apr 27, 2020
The famous young detective is finally getting his very own video game after all these years.
The Adventures of Tintin is a European comic about a rambunctious reporter. The comic first saw the light of day back in 1907. Since creation, Tintin has gone on countless adventures in nearly every facet of media; comics, books, T.V., movies and radio.
Now, thanks to a partnership between Moulinsart (the comics current publisher) and Microids (publishers of Oddworld), Tintin will be getting his first video game. It’s is time for us all to get to take Snowy (Tintin’s dog) on whatever new and exciting adventures await.
A word from CEO of Microids
In anticipation of the new game, the CEO of Microids, Stéphane Longeard, had this to say…
« We are extremely happy to work on this co-production! We have been willing to make this happen for quite some time. This announcement is the result of a creative process allowing us to define precisely how this project will take shape and the two companies will interact. This really is a dream come true for us. The adventures of Tintin transported millions of readers worldwide and this opportunity will allow us to put our talents at the service of one of the biggest creators of the 20th century and its inked hero: Our team members are fans of the famous reporter and will do their best to pay this franchise a vibrant homage. We can’t wait to kick-off this project!”
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As of yet, not much more information has been released on this new title. You can see more information on Microids official website. There, it is also mentioned that more information about the game, including the title, will b e coming soon.
For more great cartoons that come to life in video games, check out my coverage of Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom rehydrated.
