Disney announce new Tron video game

By Steve Wollaston on Dec 15, 09 11:34 AM

Disney Interactive Studios have announced the development of TRON: Evolution, the video game.

Set during the era between the two TRON films, it Evolution conveys the story of significant events within the mythology. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital world filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles.

TRON: Evolution is one of the keys to unlocking the TRON mythology. The game's story takes place before the "TRON: Legacy" events and provides insight into the film's past.

Film director Joseph Kosinski consulted on the vision for the debut video game trailer, which includes computer graphics that were created by the same company that will provide the film's CG animations. Kosinski will advise on the game's vision during 2010 to ensure accuracy with the film.

In addition to directing "TRON: Legacy," Kosinski is renowned in the video games industry as having directed prolific feature film-quality game trailers for major product releases.

As part of the connection between the game and film, actress Olivia Wilde stars as Quorra in TRON: Evolution. Wilde's voice and likeness as Quorra will provide players with another direct link to the film as they discover how earlier events within the world of TRON shape her character's future.

The revolutionary 1982 film "TRON" catapulted video games into mainstream consciousness and contributed to the industry's rapid growth and global success.