Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and Universal Games and Digital Platforms has announced the 2015 video game LEGO Jurassic World is now released for Nintendo Switch in Australia and New Zealand today. The game also supports handheld mode and will be playable on Nintendo Switch Lite.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Jurassic World covers more than two decades of the epic Jurassic World franchise from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment. Re-imagined in LEGO form and told with TT Games’ signature humour, the action-packed game includes thrilling adventures and re-creates unforgettable scenes from Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World, allowing fans to play through key moments and giving them the opportunity to fully explore the expansive islands of Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna.

“LEGO Jurassic World is one of our most popular LEGO games ever and we’re delighted to bring it to a new generation of players on Nintendo Switch,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of Production and Strategic Director, TT Games. “Players of all ages will enjoy reliving the wondrous and thrilling adventures from the movies, now with all the flexibility the gaming system offers.”

Players can take on the roles of heroic film characters, such as Dr. Ian Malcolm, Dr. Henry Wu, Claire Dearing, Owen Grady and more, throughout 20 story Levels on a mission to collect precious amber containing dinosaur DNA. Players can use the DNA they’ve collected to create completely original dinosaurs with the Dino Customizer by mixing and matching color, body parts and abilities, or they can fill the giant footsteps of the LEGO dinosaurs and play the game as the beasts themselves.

LEGO Jurassic World for Nintendo Switch also includes the following previously released DLC packs:

• Jurassic World DLC Pack: Gives players access to two new vehicles, the JURASSIC Response Unit and the JURASSIC WORLD Shuttle, six new characters, and more.
• Jurassic Park Trilogy Pack #1: Grants access to three characters including, Dino Handler, Eric Kirby and Paul Kirby, and one new vehicle, the Animal Control Vehicle.
• Jurassic Park Trilogy Pack #2: Provides access to three characters, including Jurassic Park Helicopter Pilot, Lex and Tim Murphy, and one vehicle, Dr. Ian Malcolm’s convertible.

LEGO Jurassic World for Nintendo Switch is rated PG. The game is also available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

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Worldwide video game publisher, Outright Games, today announced it has partnered with Universal Games on its newest title, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, which introduces a new story in the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe. Developed by Climax Studios and distributed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. The game will launch February 2019 in Europe, to coincide with the release of the new movie DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

“The first feature film How to Train Your Dragon debuted eight years ago and has since sparked a beloved franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, inspiring additional films, television shows and more,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders gives us a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Dragons history by partnering with Universal to create an original story introducing two new, very special characters. We look forward to unveiling more details soon!”

Players will join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat a new villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans. They’ll clash against fierce enemies, explore new and familiar locations and interact with favorite characters in this fun and fiery action adventure.

“DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will take players on a new adventure that brings together a poignant tale of friendship, mysterious new characters and mystical locations,” said Chris Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “As the film trilogy reaches its’ epic conclusion, this new game will allow fans to deepen their connection with a world that has touched so many lives for almost a decade.”

DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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