Hi everybody! This is John at Avalanche Software. We’re hard at work finishing up Toy Story 3: The Video Game, due for release on June 15th. Toy Story 3 is much more than your average movie-based game. The game gives players two ways to experience Toy Story 3: Story Mode and Toy Box Mode, a sandbox style of gameplay set in the Toy Story universe.
In Story Mode, the player plays as Buzz, Woody, and Jessie, each with their own unique play style, to play through eight action platforming levels. While not a complete retelling of the movie plot, the player will visit some of the places, and meet some of the new and classic characters that are in the film. We take the player to some totally new places as well. Also in Story Mode, we’ve stashed all of our collectibles. The collectibles, when found, allow the player to unlock new toys for the Toy Box.
The Toy Box is a totally different experience from Story Mode. Here we put the player in an open, non-linear environment and allow them to play with Andy’s toys any way they like. The player is free to complete missions for different characters, customize the townspeople and buildings, race in various vehicles, and much more. The more adventurous and creative you are, the more you will get rewarded. I encourage you to unleash your imagination in this mode of the game.
In the Toy Box, the player can play as Buzz, Woody, or Jessie. I am happy to announce that exclusively on the PlayStation 3, you can also play as Zurg! Zurg has many of his own unique missions. Whether it’s driving around in his own custom vehicle, or blasting everything in sight with his tri-gun, players can help Zurg achieve his singular goal of eliminating Buzz Lightyear, or just do whatever else they’d like.
I’m also excited to let you know that Toy Story 3: The Video Game will be compatible with PlayStation Move. It was cool working with Sony and this new technology to create downloadable mini-games designed specifically for this new motion controller. So, come Fall, there will be even more ways to play with Toy Story 3.
Now, check out our Zurg exclusive trailer and game screens for a taste of what you can do as this dastardly villain, and don’t forget to watch out for Toy Story 3: The Video Game in-stores, June 15th!
Nice looks pretty fun!
Ok, Toy Story 2 is in my opinion one of the best movie tie in game in history, now i wanna now more about this “Toy Box” mode.. Is this something like LBP/Modnation or is it something like Mercenaries/GTA or maybe even ala PS Home style of freedom??
I would very appreciate it if you would answer, thanks!
what about trophies? and how does the co-op work online or 2player?
Any chance of a movie/game bundle?
Meh, look like another movie tie-in game.
Hey John :) I’m loving how the game’s looking so far and I’m a HUUUUGE fan of Toy Story!! So needless I’m looking forward to this game a hell of a lot!
But there’s only one concern I have. Whenever I’ve ever played a game that’s based on or tied with a current movie it’s been … let’s just say well below sub-par lol. The last movie tie-in game I’ve bought was King Kong: The Game, that was a big mistake, so I haven’t bought one since.
My question therefore is what separates your game from all the other movie games that went straight to the bargain bin?
Glad to see toy story back!
Were you guys able to score the original voice cast?
Disney seems cheap in this regard, except it seems, with Kingdom Hearts.
Why include exclusive content for a lame disney game? this is lame
Mmmm…Just one quote on this & trash me if Im wrong …”WHAT GOOD GAME HAS DISNEY EVER PUBLISHED?” …exactly & now they releasing TS 3 ?…what am 6 years old?…DONE HERE (^_^)
Any chance for lbp dlc? I would totally buy buzz lightyear for sackboy!
@DragONheart_27_X: The Toy Box is not a level builder as abstract as LBP/Modnation. Instead, the player is using Andy’s toys from the movie, as well as a few that are original to the game. The player can interact with these toys in many creative ways, including changing the look and feel. Many of the characters in the Toy Box will give the player missions to complete, allowing the player to experience short story arcs. At the same time, the Toy Box is entirely non-linear, with the player free to do whatever he or she chooses.
@IGLOO05: There are almost 40 trophies in the game, and you earn them in both story mode and the Toy Box. Co-op is 2 player split screen, local only.
@damonthemoney: This game has several unique features you will not commonly find in movie tie-in games. First, it is an excellent value. Between the two modes of play, we expect you to be able to spend over 15 hours on this game. Second, we have focus tested this game throughout its development to ensure that it is fun, easy to understand, and satisfying. Third, we have collaborated each step of the way with Pixar making sure that the game is true to Toy Story, and that it reaches a quality bar appropriate for a game based on a Pixar film.
@Korbei83: Yes! Many of the voice actors from the film also did the work in the game.
I loved playing Toy Story 2 during PS1 era. TS3 looks awesome for a movie tie-in. Zurg Rules. But, I really wish it had a better physics though.
@John Day
Sorry JD (Scrubs…best show on TV :P), but movie tie-in games are never a great value and we heard plenty of times when movie tie-in developers said they work closely with the movie studio.
hey it kool like a good game i am going 2 get it
it looks okay,, maybe if ya’ll made a better trailer id look more in to it but it looks a little bit boring from my opinion.
So, another game is claiming that this won’t be your usual “movie-tie-in-piece-of-garbage” game?. Bold claim, Avalance.
Yeah, this game does look interesting. Then again, so did X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Having played part of it, I don’t remember that game being that much fun.
this looks great. Im just worried that this may end up like as an average movie tie in game
Its looks very fun for a game based on a movie.
I can understand why some people here are iffy about the whole movie-to-video game transition; we, as gamers, have never gotten the same amount of attention and respect as the actual movie process. However, for those who are just simply complaining that it doesn’t look appealing because you don’t like these type of movies, or games, or you think it’s simply childish- why are you even commenting on it then?
When watching Disney/Pixar movies, do you actually go into them thinking that they are gonna be something with massive graphics, great story, sensational audio, etc.? No- you go to watch them because they are simplistic, easy to watch, fun and enjoyable, and if nothing else- they are consistent. Movies like these are loved all over because they never disappoint. The same goes with video games- how many times have we been promised epic gameplay, superb graphics, unrivaled technological advances, only to have the game suck on a massive scale in every other aspect?
That’s what this game is- sure it’ll more than likely be childish, ridiculously easy, short, and somewhat cheesy- but I’m sure it’ll do all of that WELL. So how can you go around knocking a game for not being something it never claimed to be, and at the same thing, nagging on it for being what it is, extremely well? I, for one, will get a lot of enjoyment out of a game like this- where it’s simple, straightforward, and going to be a funny, enjoyable experience. We all get so caught up in everything being so complicated, over-drawn, and too much of a hassle, that sometimes it’s nice to just sit back, play a fun, simplistic, nostalgic game and enjoy it for what it is. I will def. be getting this when it comes out.
will there be a demo?
Unfortunately no, we will not have a demo available. We dedicated all of our time and resources to making the finished product the highest quality game we could.