Chillingo have announced that they are collaborating with Universal to launch ‘E.T. The Green Planet’ game app for iPhone, iPad and iPad touch. The game is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of E.T The Extra Terrestrial. In E.T The Green Planet gamers will be able to experience their own interactive journey as E.T returns to his home to The Green Planet.
E.T The Green Planet is being developed by Strawdog Studios in partnership with Big Play Digital. In the game players will be able to fly past the moon and soar across the stars as E.T. Once home, E.T must save his dying home planet by creating enchanted gardens full of intergalactic plants. Players will be able to use E.T’s magic healing to breed new and exotic species.
Chris Byatte, and Joe Wee of Chillingo spoke of their enthusiasm about E.T The Green Planet commenting:
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is one of the greatest science-fiction films ever made and conjures up nostalgia for countless fans around the world. We are excited to commemorate this global cultural phenomenon by publishing an amazing new game.” … “As fans ourselves, we are proud to work closely with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to introduce players to the fantastical and beautiful home planet of E.T.”
In E.T The Green Planet Game gamers will be able to meet E.T’s wise teacher Botanicus and an army of Micros Tech workers who will help E.T in his quest to grow plants. Players will be able to grow and nurture new plant varieties and watch their garden grow. The game also allows players to visit their Green Planet and invite new players via Facebook and Twitter.
Gamers that also buy the E.T The Extra Terrestrial Anniversary Blu Ray Combo, will receive a free in game gift. The Gerties Geranium Pack is available in the Blu Ray Pack for a limited time.
E.T. The Green Planet is available as a free download on the App Store as a Universal Build for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad here.
For more information about the game visit: www.chillingo.com
