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Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) Toy Box Console Digital Download Now Available

Fans who already own Disney Infinity and want to play Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) can now purchase and download the Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) console video game and immediately unlock the all-new Toy Box 2.0!

After downloading, players can use the Disney Infinity base, figures and Power Discs that they already own with the new and enhanced Toy Box, without having to purchase a new Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) Starter Pack. To expand the experience, players can purchase The Avengers, Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy Play Sets, as well as all other available Marvel and Disney Originals figures from the Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) lineup.

For a limited time and while supplies last, both Disney Toy Box Games Discs – Stitch’s Tropical Rescue and Brave Forest Siege – will be available at no additional cost to those who digitally download Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition). Please visit the Disney Infinity website to claim the Toy Box Game Discs after downloading the Toy Box.

The download will be available for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on PlayStation Network, Xbox 360 on Xbox Store and Wii U on the Nintendo eShop for a suggested retail price of $29.99. For a limited time, the download will be offered on PlayStation Network and the Nintendo eShop for an introductory suggested retail price of $19.99.

#infinity #Disney Infinity #Disney Infinity 2.0 #Toy Box #Toy Box 2.0

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Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) Ushers In Halloween with Spooky Screenshots from the Toy Box and New Downloadable “Haunted Mansion” Toy Boxes

In celebration of Halloween, the Disney Infinity team at Avalanche Software created new spooky screenshots featuring soon-to-be released Disney Originals characters set in a variety of haunted Toy Boxes. The image above showcases Merida, Jasmine and Hiro dodging ghostly ghouls in Halloween Town, the iconic home of Jack Skellington in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Additionally, fans can download the top five winners of the “Haunted Mansion Challenge” for Toy Box creations that best capture the spirit of one of the most popular Disney theme park attractions. Check out the latest episode of “Disney Infinity Toy Box TV” for a look at the winning submissions:

  “Haunted Mansion” Toy Box Descriptions are below:

Lord Nochi, A Halloween Tale: Lord Nocchi was an old scientist who loved pumpkins. One day there was an accident in his mansion while experimenting with pumpkins and he disappeared... It is Halloween and you must check how much truth there is to this story. Created by

Mystery of the Haunted Mansion: Deep in the bayou lies an old mansion. Explore it to find why children are missing from the local village. Find tomes and chests to help. Inspired by the original Haunted Mansion ride script.Created by

Haunted Manor: A princess is locked in a haunted manor. Are you brave enough to help her? Created by xdsmmatx.

Doom Buggy Bash: Race your way through the Haunted Mansion, but make sure no hitchhiking ghost beats you to the finish. Created by

Foolish Mortals: Join your favorite ghosts and stop Oogie Boogie from taking over the world. Hunt pumpkins, solve puzzles and stop Oogie's army. Created by CCRunner. 

Download instructions:

Select "Community Content" from the Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) Main Menu

Select "Disney's Toy Boxes"

Select ���Developer Picks”

There will be a list of all the featured Toy Boxes for players to download. Select any of the “Haunted Mansion Challenge” winners listed above to access the Halloween-themed Toy Boxes

#infinity #Disney Infinity 2.0 #halloween #disney infinity #disney originals

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Hack Days Come to Disney Interactive and Disney Consumer Products

Earlier this month, Disney Interactive and Disney Consumer Products partnered to host their first ever Hack Days event at office locations around the world. A tech industry tradition, Hack Days encourage employees to think outside of their daily scope to come up with original ideas, pitches and business solutions before presenting them to leaders from the company.

Our teams spent the day creating hacks focused on the theme of connecting the physical and digital worlds, using a variety of platforms and technologies including Oculus VR, beacons and 3D printers. More than 350 employees put together 45 hacks which were presented at the Hack Day Showcase and submitted for patent review. The top teams then had the chance to share their projects with Disney Interactive and Disney Consumer Products Presidents Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Chapek who selected the winning ideas to go into the production pipeline.

Hack Days is part of Tech Days at Disney, a week-long series of tech seminars, workshops and panels to bring together the tech community from across The Walt Disney Company. Twice a year, Disney Interactive invites internal and external leaders to speak to our community of developers, engineers and managers. Check out some of our favorite photos from Hack Days and Tech Days below:

Oculus Head of Platform Jason Holtman introduced Tech Days attendees to the Oculus platform.

DI and DCP Chief Technology Officer Mike White welcomes the teams to Hack Days.

Teams created hacks that merged the physical and digital worlds.

Teams used all types of physical and digital Disney platforms like Vinylmation, Disney Infinity bases and the Mobile network to create original hacks.

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Be a Hero with Disney Infinity & Extra Life!

Extra Life 2014, an annual video game event where thousands of gamers unite to raise funds for local children’s hospitals, is happening on October 25, 2014 and Disney Infinity needs your help!  This year, we’re asking our community members, families, fans and employees to team up, play games, heal kids and be a hero.  There are a few ways you can support the children in your community:

Join the Disney Infinity Team Join the Disney Infinity community of fans, families and employees by signing-up for Disney Infinity Extra Life team at www.extra-life.org/team/disneyinfinity. Remember to invite your friends and family to participate and spend October 25 playing Disney Infinity and your other favorite games to help your local children’s hospital.   24-Hour Toy Box Blitz Challenge As a special treat for everyone playing at home on October 25, we’re offering a special 24-hour Toy Box blitz challenge to help inspire your day of play! Check the Disney Infinity website on October 25 at 8:00 a.m. PST to find out the challenge theme. The challenge will close on October 26 at 8:00 a.m. PST and winners will be announced on an upcoming episode of Toy Box TV.   Disney Infinity’s Extra Life Fall Family Fun Day But that’s not all! To celebrate Extra Life, we’re inviting Los Angeles-based community members to our headquarters in Glendale, CA for a family fun kick-off event! On October 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., we’ll be playing Disney Infinity, building Toy Boxes, making cards for kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, trading Power Discs and more! You can even try out your halloween costume and enter the costume contest dressed as your favorite Disney Infinity character!  After joining the Disney Infinity Extra Life team, you’ll receive special instructions to RSVP for the event.   Disney Infinity Livestream on Twitch If you’ll be participating in Extra Life from home, make sure to tune into Twitch for a special Disney Infinity livestream on October 25.  Join John Vignocchi, Allison Petrek and the rest of the Disney Infinity team as we broadcast live from the Fall Family Fun Day from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST on www.twitch.tv/disney.  - Disney Infinity Team

#disney infinity #Disney Infinity 2.0 #Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes #Twitch #extra Life

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The Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 Edition Digital Download

With the launch of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) next week, I want to share some exciting news about the digital option for existing console players of Disney Infinity. 

You may remember that during our announcement event for the 2.0 edition of the game in April, we revealed that the Disney Infinity base from the first version of the game will be compatible with this year’s version. Our thinking was simple: We’ve completely re-tooled the best aspects of the game, with a huge emphasis on the Toy Box mode. For those of you who have been fans since the beginning and spend most of your time building in the Toy Box, we wanted to make it easy for you to enjoy the 2.0 Edition experience, without having to purchase a new Starter Pack.

Starting on November 4, fans will have the option to digitally download Toy Box 2.0 on their PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Wii U systems and utilize their existing Disney Infinity base, along with all figures and Power Discs from the first edition in this all-new Toy Box. The download will be available on PlayStation Network, Xbox Store and the Nintendo eShop with a suggested retail price of $29.99. For a limited time, the download will be offered on PlayStation Network and the Nintendo eShop for an introductory suggested retail price of $19.99.  

We’re launching this digital option on November 4 because that’s when all 2.0 Edition Play Sets will be available for individual purchase. It’s also when the Disney Originals series becomes available, significantly expanding the 2.0 character roster, so we believe this is the best timing for the a la carte consumer.

There will also be a special offer for players in North America: anyone who purchases a digital download of Toy Box 2.0 will receive both Disney Toy Box Game Discs (Stitch’s Tropical Rescue and Brave Forest Siege) at no additional cost for the discs. This offer will be available for a limited time, while supplies last. We will share additional details on this program as we get closer to launch of the digital download in November. 

What does this mean for parents and gamers? It means the ability to pick and choose whatever combination of figures and Play Sets their heart desires and endless possibilities in how they want to play Disney Infinity. For example, if players own the first edition but are only interested in Toy Box 2.0 and adding Rocket Raccoon and Stitch to their collection, the digital download would be for them!

While most people will likely choose one of the retail Starter Packs to begin their 2.0 Edition experience, it was important to us to keep Disney Infinity infinite and satisfy every combination possible with a wider set of options for the holiday season.

We are unbelievably excited for you to get your hands on the next edition of Disney Infinity and can’t wait to see what worlds you create!

#Disney Infinity #Disney Infinity 2.0 #Marvel Super Heroes #Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes #Toy Box #Toy Box 2.0

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“Star Wars: Commander” Plans Have Been Intercepted Detailing Who is Winning the Galactic Civil War

This morning we received word that The Empire is holding strong in the Galactic Civil War against Rebel Forces in Star Wars: Commander. Five million players globally are now engaged in the epic battle, with Imperial forces gaining ground quickly. Below is an infographic recovered from Bothan spies that details troop deployment and battle statistics (a high-res version of the image can be found here).

Highlights from the intercept include:

Five million players have now joined the war (downloaded Star Wars: Commander since its launch on August 21).

With more than 57 percent of its players representing the Empire, Russia is one of the strongest Empire strongholds. Other nations that have fallen to the Emperor include Austria, Germany, Finland and the Ukraine.

India stands out as a strong member of the Rebel Alliance, as are most countries across South America and Africa.

The United States is nearly unanimous in its following of the Dark Side, with the single exception of North Dakota. The force is strong in North Dakota.

Half a billion troops have been deployed across both factions.

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Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! It's off to work we go!

We love trying out new apps at Disney Interactive!  Check out what happens when we take Hyperlapse for a spin around campus.

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Disney Interactive President Jimmy Pitaro Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Earlier today, Disney Interactive President Jimmy Pitaro participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Disney Interactive VP of Technology Steve Makofsky challenged Jimmy who in return named his wife, actress Jean Louisa Kelly, ESPN President John Skipper and ABC Co-President Ben Sherwood to take the challenge as well.  Check it out above!

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Based on Popular Disney Channel Telenovela 'Violetta: Rhythm and Music' Announced for Nintendo Wii, 3DS and DS

Disney Interactive and Little Orbit, a worldwide video game publisher, today announced Violetta: Rhythm & Music based on the hugely successful tween telenovela from Disney Channel Latin America, Violetta.  The musical rhythm game will immerse players into Violetta’s star-studded world playing as Violetta and performing hits from the hit television show.  The game will launch in Europe, Australasia and Latin America for Nintendo Wii, 3DS and DS later this year.

Featuring hit songs from the show’s star Martina Stoessel, players will experience all the excitement of a star performer with creative rhythm games based on both song writing and performing.  Kids can play along to music videos on the Wii and 3DS platforms and as Violetta on the DS.  Violetta fans will put their knowledge to the test with creative quiz questions from the entire Violetta universe!

#Violetta #Disney Channel #Wii #3DS

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Marvel Launches “Guardians of the Galaxy: The Universal Weapon,” the Official Mobile Game Inspired by the Film

Today we're releasing Guardians of the Galaxy: The Universal Weapon for iOS, Android and Windows Devices.  With a completely original storyline inspired by the film in theaters August 1st, Guardians of the Galaxy: The Universal Weapon is a sci-fi action role-playing game that takes the Guardians and their allies on an intergalactic adventure to recover the five pieces of The Universal Weapon!

Players will initially take on the role of Star-Lord as he rallies his rag-tag crew—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon with a quick draw and an even quicker temper; Groot, the tree-like humanoid who packs a punch; the deadly and enigmatic assassin, Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer through galactic locations and real-time strategic combat. Marvel fans will recruit and train additional heroes, engage in gesture-based team combat, and unlock each piece of the story to unveil the identity of the Guardians’ shadowy nemesis.

In Guardians of the Galaxy: The Universal Weapon players will be able to:

Build a team of Guardians and their allies while directing them in gesture-based real-time battles

Go head to head with a roster of villains like Korath, Nebula, and Ronan

Unlock an original story inspired by the film and reveal the identity of the Guardians’ shadowy nemesis

Dive into 6 inter-galactic worlds with more than 60 unique levels at launch

Play through the story in Battle Mode then switch up their team for battle in Arena Mode

Players can start building their galactic adventure by downloading the game for $4.99 from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Windows Phone Store and for $7.99 on the Windows Store.  The game will be launching on the Amazon App Store soon.

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Fan Favorites Stitch and Tinker Bell join Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition)

Last year we asked our fans which characters you'd like to see join the Disney Infinity lineup and today we're happy to announce that the two top requested characters, Stitch and Tinker Bell will join Merida, Maleficent and all of the characters from Disney Infinity and Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes in Toy Box 2.0 this fall.  Stitch, The lovable “experiment 626″ from the popular “Lilo & Stitch” films, comes to the Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 along with his trusty cosmic blaster and the ability to super jump to galactic new heights.

One of Disney’s most iconic characters, Tinker Bell also enters the world of Disney Infinity with her magical healing Pixie Dust and the ability to glide to the stratosphere for fast-flying action.

Players will be able to create all-new adventures featuring the entire collection of characters from across the Disney Infinity universe, along with hundreds of Disney and Marvel-themed items, locations, props and vehicles.

To start your adventure with Stitch and Tinker Bell, pick up Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) when it hits stores this fall.

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StarWars.com Relaunches with Interactive Experiences, Exclusive News and Cross-Platform Compatibility

Lucasfilm and Disney Interactive have launched an all-new StarWars.com experience, the digital destination for all things Star Wars.

As the franchise prepares for an exciting new era, StarWars.com is the first source for the latest Star Wars film, television and video game news. The site is re-designed for fans to easily access, navigate, and explore the world of Star Wars news, entertainment and exclusives. Features include:

Breaking news and updates from across the franchise

Long-form articles and videos that go behind the scenes of past, current, and upcoming projects

Exclusive online videos

Details about upcoming fan events, conventions and local community groups

The immersive Databank, an encyclopedia of hundreds of pieces of Star Wars knowledge about characters, creatures, locations, droids and devices.

Designed for the next generation of Star Wars fans, the new site is built using responsive design technology offering a rich and consistent experience across all platforms including desktop, mobile, and tablet devices and transforms the way Guests discover Star Wars online.

Since StarWars.com is part of the Disney network, users can log in with their Disney ID to access upcoming special features and digital experiences. In the coming weeks, fans will see more exclusive videos, in-depth coverage, interactive elements, and community functionality to connect and share with Star Wars fans around the world. 

To experience Star Wars online, visit StarWars.com or follow Star Wars on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ or YouTube.

#Star Wars #StarWars.com #Lucasfilm

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Marvel: Avengers Alliance Hits 70 Million Players and Launches New Comics Inspired Chapter

The smash hit Facebook game Marvel: Avengers Alliance that has seen more than 70 million players, has just been updated with a massive new chapter inspired by the “Fear Itself” storyline from Marvel Comics. This new chapter answers the question: “Who are the Worthy?”

With the constant threat of Incursions always a foreboding presence, the old lines of loyalty between A.I.M. and HYDRA erode. Is HYDRA planning to reabsorb A.I.M.? In London, Baron Mordo and Kang search for ancient relics at a private museum, as the Circle of 8 call out for Moon Knight. Iron Fist goes to investigate if the Hellfire Club are controlling the Circle of 8, but he is interrupted by the Dark Avengers. Back on our shores, ancient demonic forces begin sensing that the time has come to exploit the chaos and make a move on New York. But is Kingpin taking over the Maggia? Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows, The Serpent stirs. Selecting his Worthy to take part in the destruction of Earth.

 In this Chapter, She-Hulk's new costume is the Skrim, Breaker of Men; originally the spirit that possessed Titania in the Fear Itself comic series. Along with the Hulk, Thing, Juggernaut, Grey Gargoyle, Titania, the Absorbing Man, Attuma and Sin; these characters were possessed by the Serpent, an Asgardian God who wanted to take over the realms. Each of these heroes and villains would become 'The Worthy' once they touched their corresponding hammers.

 Check the latest chapter out at https://www.facebook.com/avengersalliance

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New Square Enix Trailer Showcases Visual Improvements for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

Check out the all new Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX trailer released today that lets fans compare and contrast the visuals between the original games and the upcoming HD compilation.

The trailer shows key scenes from Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep with new improvements, including the remastered visuals, enhanced color palettes and new costumes. 

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX will be available for North America on December 2, 2014 for the PlayStation®3 system, and will be priced at $39.99. The game is now available for preorder on Amazon.

#Kingdom Hearts #Square Enix

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Meet the Tsums in New Disney Tsum Tsum App for iOS and Android

All of us at Disney Interactive are excited to announce that “LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum,” the top-ranked and free puzzle app from Japan, has launched globally today!

The app, which is published by LINE, the leading free call and messaging app, has been extremely successful in Japan, reaching the #1 free spot on both iOS and Android.

And to coincide with the global launch of the app, our friends at Disney Store are introducing more than 30 different stackable ‘Tsum Tsum’ toys available on DisneyStore.com, in select store locations in North America, and at Disney Parks starting today.

In LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum, which translates to ‘Disney Stack Stack’, players connect and pop as many of the Disney Tsum characters as they can in one minute.  The more Tsums eliminated within each level, the higher the score. As they progress through the game, players will collect Disney and Disney•Pixar Tsums, like Mickey, Minnie, Stitch and Buzz Lightyear. Each collectable character can be leveled up over time and has a special ability that provides in-game help. The app offers experiences for both kids and adults. By connecting LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum to a LINE account, adult players can enjoy social features in-game, like competing for high scores on leaderboards and gifting, with their friends.

We can’t get over how cute the Tsum Tsum soft toys are, with characters ranging from Mickey Mouse to Winnie the Pooh. Plus, the stackable Tsum Tsum toys have the added functionality of a screen cleaner material on their stomachs.

You can download LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum for free on the App Store and Google Play.

#disney #tsum tsum #line #ios

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Disney Interactive Spotlights Everyday Kids Doing Extraordinary Things in New Web Series 'Citizen Kid'

At Disney we know that every child has a chance to make a difference in the world.  Today, Disney Interactive launched Citizen Kid, an original web series that celebrates the potential in all kids, and the extraordinary things they accomplish when they embrace their interests and talents. Walt Disney once said, “Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children,” and this new series demonstrates the amazing things kids are capable of when parents, guardians and loved ones give young minds the freedom and encouragement to live their dreams.

Citizen Kid is about inspiring kids to reach their fullest potential, and the series’ exclusive sponsor, Milk, is devoted to fueling that potential, one glass of milk at a time. With 9 essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high-quality protein, in every 8 oz. serving, a glass of milk can help families milk the most out of life by fueling active and successful days.

During the 18-episode series, viewers will watch children take ordinary activities, like recycling or playing chess, to better the world around them. The first three episodes of Citizen Kid are live now, including:

Episode 1: HAILEY – a 9-year-old ice skater and Olympic hopeful, gathers gently used skates and hockey equipment to help host skating lessons for underprivileged kids

Episode 2: SAM – a 12-year-old who took an interest in garbage collection, raises money for charity by recycling ink cartridges, cell phones and other tech trash from local businesses

Episode 3: COURTNEY – a 15-year-old with a passion for animals, became a certified vet assistant in order to volunteer at her local veterinary hospital

Head to disney.com/citizenkid every Wednesday to see new episodes! Visit milklife.com for more on how milk can reach your potential and get the most out of every day.

#Citizen Kid #Disney #Web Series

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Limited Early Access Unveiled for 'Star Wars:Commander,' a New Combat Strategy Game for Mobile Devices

Star Wars™: Commander is an upcoming combat strategy game featuring characters, locations and technology from the Star Wars™universe. A limited early access to the game is being offered in select international markets on iOS and Android while rolling out globally later this summer for iOS, Android and Windows devices.

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