Tag: Disney Interactive Studios
Adult coloring books have been incredibly popular for a while now, and Disney has been in on the trend with its “Art of Coloring” books that are billed to “inspire creativity and relaxation.” Now, the company is making its coloring books even more accessible through a new app, Color by Disney. Color by Disney offers … Continue reading "Disney launches its own adult coloring app"
Disney launches messenger app Disney Mix with focus on kid safety
Posted onDisney has launched a new app that allows kids to chat and connect with friends in new ways, while reassuring parents that the online community it is creating is one with safety in mind. Disney Mix is a free app that is aimed at children ages 4 and older.
Disney Infinity to be discontinued; Disney stops self-publishing video games
Posted onThe Walt Disney Company announced during its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday that it is discontinuing the Disney Infinity video game. Some industry experts suspected as much when the company did not announce a new version of the game - Disney Infinity 4.0 - this year as it has done each year since the game debuted in 2013.
Enter Disney Infinity IN Games for chance to compete at D23 and on Disney Dream
Posted onLeading up to the launch of Disney Infinity 3.0 on Aug. 30 — and the introduction of the Star Wars franchise to the gaming system — Disney Interactive is hosting three summer tournaments. The three winners will be invited the final round of the contest, which will take place onboard the Disney Dream cruise ship … Continue reading "Enter Disney Infinity IN Games for chance to compete at D23 and on Disney Dream"
Review: Disney’s ‘Planes’ video games stay true to story
Posted onMuch like the just-released Disney movie “Planes,” the companion video games from Disney Interactive are aimed at a young audience and rated for everyone. As such, they are a fun way to continue the story. For older kids, though, the challenges might not be enough to sustain their interest. My almost-11-year-old son piloted both a … Continue reading "Review: Disney’s ‘Planes’ video games stay true to story"
Disney Infinity: My kids preview game with help from artist, designer
Posted onDisney Interactive Studios invited gamers and Disney guests on both coasts to play its much-talked about new gaming system, Disney Infinity, this past week for the first time. At E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, players formed long lines to try their hands at the game that has been compared repeatedly to Activision's Skylanders. In Orlando, the game was set up for two days at Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney's West Side.
Disney Infinity debuts at E3 today and possibly at Downtown Disney later this month
Posted onWith only two months until the scheduled launch of Disney Infinity, the highly anticipated gaming system that is expected to give Activision’s Skylanders a run for its money, the marketing is ramping up. Participants at the three-day E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles that begins today will be among the first to play. It … Continue reading "Disney Infinity debuts at E3 today and possibly at Downtown Disney later this month"
Disney Infinity marries Skylanders-style video game with beloved Disney characters
Posted onThis week, Disney Interactive Studios officially announced it will jump on the Skylanders craze with its own version of the interactive video games called Disney Infinity. Judging by the popularity of the Skylanders franchise and the Disney brand, gamers probably are going to have a difficult time waiting until the June release date. For those … Continue reading "Disney Infinity marries Skylanders-style video game with beloved Disney characters"