Gameloft Announces the New Marvel's Thor: The Dark World - The Official Game

PARIS, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Having previously teamed up to develop several successful games including The Amazing Spider-Man and Iron Man 3- The Official Game, Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, and Marvel are joining forces once again to bring the official game inspired from the highly anticipated new movie Thor: The Dark World to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android.

In this free-to-play game, Thor must restore order to the Nine Worlds. Perform all of the God of Thunder's iconic combat moves as you lead Asgardian forces, including the Warriors Three, in over 100 exciting and varied missions against Marauders and Dark Elves.  Gameloft's stunning HD game engine brings to life the beauty of the Thor universe and worlds like Jotunheim and Asgard.  Thor: The Dark World will also include a compelling social multiplayer element where fans join forces to earn victory. An original story inspired by the film and cowritten by famed Marvel writer Christopher Yost provides a gripping narrative for the game.

"We are delighted to continue our excellent collaboration with Marvel," said Karine Kaiser, VP Marketing & Licensing at Gameloft. "Developing official games from Marvel's cinematic blockbustersand bringing the fans an immersive experience in aSuper Hero world inspires us every time."

"Thor: The Dark World - The Official Game will allow fans of the franchise to play as one of Marvel's most iconic Super Heroes in a game of epic scope and beauty." said Javon Frazier, VP Games Marketing at Marvel. "With this new game, we are furtherexpandingthe successful relationship between Marvel and Gameloft."

Thor: The Dark World -The Official Game will be released in conjunction with the theatrical film from Marvel in November.

Discover the teaser trailer at the following link: http://youtu.be/kK5fRQxVcNI

About Gameloft:

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Real Football®, Modern Combat, and N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®, and also partners with major rights holders including Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, FOX®, Mattel® and Ferrari®.

Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs over 5,000 developers.

Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (NYSE Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.

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 over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit marvel.com. 

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