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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group Announce an Action-Packed Slate of LEGO Videogames for 2015

(January 29, 2015 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced their 2015 slate of LEGO videogames, including “LEGO Jurassic World,” “LEGO Marvel’s Avengers,” plus new handheld and mobile titles.

“The LEGO videogame franchise remains a cornerstone of our business, consistently delivering fun, engaging gameplay and remarkable humor both kids and adults love,” said David Haddad, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We look forward to expanding the successful series with this very exciting line-up of new LEGO experiences for players of all ages to enjoy on console, handheld and mobile gaming devices.”

“This year will be the biggest yet for LEGO videogames with these incredible titles and several firsts for the series,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “TT Games are crafting humorous LEGO adventures, based on new stories and characters across some of the most well-known and iconic worlds.”

The upcoming LEGO videogame titles are:

“LEGO Jurassic World”

Following the epic storylines of “Jurassic Park,” “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic Park III,” as well as the highly anticipated “Jurassic World,” “LEGO Jurassic World” is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four “Jurassic” films.  The game will be available in June for the Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system, the Wii U system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, and Windows PC.

“LEGO Marvel’s Avengers”

Avengers Assemble!  Experience the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from the blockbuster film Marvel’s “The Avengers” and the much anticipated sequel Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” and more. Play as the most powerful Super Heroes in their quest to save humanity.  The game will be available in fall 2015 for the Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system, the Wii U system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, and Windows PC.

“LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin”

The popular LEGO Ninjago franchise gets its most expansive adventure to date in “LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin.”  The latest LEGO handheld game delivers an untold story of the “LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu” TV show. Using their Spinjitzu abilities, players can unleash their Ninja’s elemental power to smash their way through enemies and solve puzzles.  Developed by TT Fusion, a subsidiary of TT Games, the game comes to the Nintendo 3DS handheld system and the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system on March 24, 2015.

“The LEGO Movie Videogame”

“The LEGO Movie Videogame” for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch follows Emmet, an average, rule-following citizen, who is mistakenly identified as the key to saving the world. In the game, players guide Emmet as he is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.  With a delightful mix of over 90 characters from the feature film, including Batman, Superman and the Green Ninja, “The LEGO Movie Videogame” leads gamers on a journey through fantastical worlds in 45 exciting levels.  Developed by TT Games, the mobile game is now available on the App Store.

“LEGO Batman: Beyond Gotham”

In “LEGO Batman: Beyond Gotham” for mobile devices, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the Super Heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth.  Players will unlock and play as their favorite DC Comics characters, including members of the Justice League and the Legion of Doom, and explore iconic locations such as the Hall of Justice, the Batcave and the Justice League Watchtower.  Developed by TT Games, the mobile game will be available this summer.

Follow “LEGO Jurassic World” at:

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#LEGOJurassicGame

Follow “LEGO Marvel’s Avengers” at:

https://www.facebook.com/LEGOMarvelVideoGame

http://twitter.com/legomarvelgame

http://instagram.com/legomarvelgame

#LEGOMarvelAvengers

 

About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment:

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third party game titles.

About TT Games:

TT Games (www.ttgames.com) is the combined publishing and development group behind the hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Indiana Jones, LEGO Batman, and LEGO Harry Potter. Incorporating renowned UK developer Traveller’s Tales, TT Games has a distinctive focus on console, handheld, mobile and PC games of the highest quality, aimed at young gamers and their families.

About The LEGO Group:

The LEGO Group (www.LEGO.com) is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children. The company is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased in more than 130 countries. Visit www.LEGO.com. LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group.

About “Jurassic World”:

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly. Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers.  “Jurassic World” will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2015.

About Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron”:

When Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as they battle to save the planet from destruction at the hands of the villainous Ultron. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return to theaters in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on May 1, 2015.

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing:

Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) oversees NBCUniversal’s consumer product and digital licensing for Universal Pictures, NBC Television, Focus Features and Sprout Channel. This dedicated division is also responsible for film, home entertainment and television promotions. UP&L is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Marvel Entertainment:

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com.

About DC Entertainment:

DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.

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