Sega have partnered with Pyro Studios to create a game based on animated flick, Planet 51.
The story, from the writer of Shrek and Shrek 2, revolves around an American astronaut who arrives on Planet 51 assuming he's the first life there. But what Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker doesn't know is that 51 is inhabited by ickle green folk who don't like invaders - and so Chuck must try and escape with the help of robot chum… Rover.
We are delighted to have SEGA on board. Pyro strives to produce high quality games and we are pleased to have the right partner for worldwide publishing. Sega´s expertise in the video games industry, together with the quality of the game will make Planet 51 a Thanksgiving blockbuster.
Ignacio Perez Dolset , CEO of Pyro Studios and Ilion Animation Studios.SEGA are thrilled to be creating this new relationship with Pyro Studios. We are continually striving to release games for all consumers and this project will enable us to further enhance our global entertainment business to a wider audience.
Mike Hayes, President and COO of SEGA Europe.
Planet 51 will be available on PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 and DS this Winter to coincide with the film's release.