Posted Oct 09, 2006 at 02:21AM by Maia L. Listed in: Cellular Games, Cellular News Tags: Atari, France, Luc Besson
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Arthur and the Minimoys


Originally titled Arthur and the Minimoys, this mobile game adaptation of the children's book by Luc Besson has something in it that has captured our attention. It has made us believe in enchanted little creatures, once again. Although we may be too old for fairy tales and those kind of things, we just can't resist this unique game that revolves around the teamwork of a 10-year-old boy - named Arthur - and his friends, Selenia and B?m?e, to save the Minimoy universe from destruction. Through their journey, they are not only in a mission to save the Minimoy universe but they will also discover the true worth of friendship.

They may be small in size (roughly a couple of millimeters tall), Arthur and the Invisibles is packed with huge surprises. Basing from these new screenshots, gameplay introduces a new world filled with adventure that would surely captivate kids and those who are "kid-at-heart". It includes battling a variety of insects, overcoming different obstacles, solving mysteries, and the best of all, sticking to your friends through it all. From sewers, to gardens and to underground tunnels, Arthur and his friends will realize the valuable lesson of teamwork and believing in each other's abilities.

This exciting mobile phone game is being developed by France-based MIG and will be published by Atari. It is set to enchant European mobile phone users at the end of 2006.

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Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 06:32AM by Alaric S. Listed in: Cellular Games Tags: Atari, Europe, France, Luc Besson
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Atari issued an announcement that it will bring Arthur and the Minimoys to mobile phones across Europe in November 2006. The game is based on a four-volume literary adventure written by Luc Besson and is currently being developed for the PSP and Nintendo DS as well.


In the mobile game, players follow the fantastic adventure of young Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche to save the Minimoys’ world from destruction. Set in Besson’s richly imaginative Minimoy universe which is inhabited by teeny, tiny inhabitants, the unique gameplay requires achieving teamwork between Arthur, Selenia and Bétamèche in order for the players to progress.


In case you're scratching your head and still thinking Arthur and the Miniwhooo? Here are a few info about the game and the upcoming film:
  • The books sold more than 1,000,000 books in France alone.
  • The film have the highest budget ever for a European animated film ($85 million).
  • It is currently being filmed using three technologies (2D, 3D and real film footage) and a groundbreaking animation graphical style.
  • The film will be distributed in more than 40 countries, including the United States, Europe and Asia.
  • Voices and original music for the film will be provided by superstars David Bowie, Madonna, and Snoop Dogg.


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