GIGANTOSAURUS: DINO SPORTS ROARS ONTO CONSOLES!
Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series for children and families worldwide, have officially launched their latest game Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports! Developed by Infinigon and based on the popular pre-school TV series Gigantosaurus, this roar-some game is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
Watch the trailer here!
In this sports-themed party game, up to 4 players can compete in the Giganto Games across four vibrant locations set in the prehistoric landscape of Cretacia – the savannah, jungle, desert, and glacier. Play as beloved, fan-favourite characters Rocky, Mazu, Bill and Tiny going head to head to claim the Giganto pineapple trophy – as seen in the TV series! Featuring 8 dynamic sports events in the main game, get ready to hone your skills in a fiercely fun competition:
- Hang Gliding – Soar to great heights and pop balloons to rack up those coveted points.
- Ice Dash – Avoid obstacles as you speed your sled through prehistoric glaciers
- Raptors Triathlon – Run, swim and saddle up on a velociraptor as you race to victory
- Stunt Surf – Get ready to ride the waves and show off your best air tricks
- Dino Fruit Blast – Test your aim as you launch coconuts into the mouths of hungry plants and friendly dinosaurs
- Climbing – Scale the heights of Cretacia while dodging falling boulders
- Stop & Go – Race to the finish line, but don’t wake Giganto, his mighty roar might just blow you away
- Jump Dive – Time your moves to the music, strut your stuff and show off some epic poses
Young players can immerse themselves in the world of the much-loved TV series as they unlock new challenges in an array of 27 exciting mini-games. With a ton of surprises sure to delight young fans as well as a chance to practise for the main tournament in thrilling solo modes of the main games, the challenges even include the opportunity to wreak havoc as titular star Giganto plus more!
Designed with the youngest players in mind, multiple inclusive design features have been incorporated to allow intuitive gameplay and maximum fun. With simple controls that are consistent across all challenges, tutorials to allow children to practise before competing, two difficulty modes and VO prompts to help guide during gameplay, players of all skill levels will be able to dive straight in. Combined with the inclusion of up to 4-player couch multiplayer, the whole family can test their mettle in the Giganto games!
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games, said: “It is a pleasure to celebrate the launch of Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports with our friends at Cyber Group Studios. Returning to this iconic children’s brand is always a joy and we strive to adapt it authentically by providing exciting interactive experiences the whole family can enjoy. In this latest game, we have enriched the player experience by introducing a storytelling element between mini-games which provides continuity to the gameplay and enhances the entertainment value with the characteristic humour fans love.”
Thierry Braille, Vice President Interactive and Videogame Division and Dominique Bourse, COO at Cyber Group Studios, said: “It has been a joy to work with Outright Games again for the creation of the biggest Gigantosaurus game to date. Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports incorporates the signature playful storytelling and colourful visuals of the series with engaging gameplay, that all fans can enjoy.”
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is based on the successful animated TV series Gigantosaurus, currently streaming worldwide on Disney+ and Netflix and airing internationally on major channels such as Disney Junior (worldwide), France Télévisions, POP (UK), Super RTL (Germany), RAI yoyo (Italy), RTVE – Clan (Spain), CCTV (China), TV Azteca (Mexico) and NHK (Japan). Produced by Cyber Group Studios, the series, now counting 3 seasons of 156 episodes x 11 minutes each, is based on Jonny Duddle‘s book published by Bonnier Books UK Ltd, which has sold over 600,000 copies worldwide. The animated series follows the adventures of four young dinos – Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu – as they go on quests to explore their world, face their fears, work together to solve problems, learn more about the mysterious Gigantosaurus himself – and have lots of fun all along the way.
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is available now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
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Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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