Brash Entertainment, the young video game publisher focused on Hollywood licenses, will make Fox's upcoming Jumper its second release.
Given its futuristic setting, chase elements and the focus on teleportation powers, Brash execs said Jumper was a natural to turn into a video game. "From the very first script read, we knew this had to be made into a game," said Brash prexy Nicholas Longano. "The teleportation elements make for some very compelling gameplay."
Game will follow Jamie Bell's character, a supporting role in the film, as he tries to avenge the death of his parents.
Collision Studios is developing the game for Playstation 2 and Wii, while RedTribe is making a version for Xbox 360. Brash plans to release the game in February day and date with the film.
OXM UK writes: "Madagascar Kartz. Up. Cars. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.
There are plenty of kids games on Xbox 360 where the challenge barely bothers to raise itself beyond pressing A to skip the tutorial text, as you dilly-dally through the game while achievements pop all around you."
To all the truck drivers out there who are transporting copies of Jumper: Griffin's Story to retail, please redirect your shipments to Alamogordo, New Mexico. You'll know you are in the right location when you see thousands of E.T. cartridges moving out of the way to make room for your shipment.
Well, games based on good movies turn out to be crap. This game is based on a bad movie...
CheatCC writes: "The old adage about how movies really just do not translate into games is a tried and true formula. It never fails; well, I guess there is the oddball here and there throwing a wrench into the mix, but for the most part it is dead on. Far be it for me to keep you all in suspense on the latest verdict, so here it goes; Jumper: Griffin's Story holds firm, and is indeed a miserable game. Clearly thrown together for the purpose of cashing in on what was supposed to be a big time movie, Griffin's Story fails to execute in nearly every category. It is almost shameful that this game was put out there; the overall lack of effort put into the title alone is astounding. Despite my severe agitation and disdain for all those involved in the production of this trite title, which led to my having to play it, I must soldier on. Stay with me because if you still want to play this game after I detail its wealth of shortcomings, then it may be time for you to seek counseling. "