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Platform Filters:   All Platforms  Xbox   GameCube   PlayStation 2   PC   Game Boy Advance   Site Sections:   Updates  News   Games   Publishers   Developers   Reviews   Previews   Release Dates   Editorials   Glossary   Contact Us		Latest News:       27th May 2005: More Turok  Buena Vista have acquired the worldwide video game publishing rights for the comic book hero 'Turok'. Posted by John Grothier - Xbox,PlayStation 2,GameCube,Game Boy Advance,PC - UK and Europe Buena Vista Games announced today they have the video game publishing rights to the comic book property, 'Turok.' A popular franchise in both the comic book and video game worlds, the new Turok games will target the core gamer audience and will be developed by BVG's new Vancouver studio, Propaganda Games. BVG plans to publish games for multiple console and handheld game platforms, including the next generation successors. "With the launch of the new console and handheld game platforms, we feel it is the perfect time to redefine Turok video games," said Graham Hopper of Buena Vista Games. "We expect Turok to lead our growth strategy of creating action-oriented game franchises for the core gamer market." Leslie Levine of Classic Media, added, "BVG is committed to building Turok into one of their cornerstone franchises to reach the core gamer through exciting new platforms. We couldn't ask for a more enthusiastic team to develop Turok." The original Turok, created by Matthew H. Murphy, first appeared in comic books in 1954. The story was set around Turok and his young friend Andar, who during a hunting expedition gone wrong; stumble across a prehistoric valley filled with deadly predators. Over the past four decades, hundreds of Turok's dinosaur-hunting adventures have graced the pages of comic books throughout the world, building a global franchise. Turok made his video game debut on the Nintendo 64, and has appeared on the PC and multiple console game platforms, selling more than 5 million units worldwide over the franchise lifespan. "Through compelling new technology, game design and graphics, it is our goal to take the Turok franchise to new heights," said Josh Holmes of Propaganda Games. "The brand's rich, prehistoric setting and ferocious monsters provide us an extensive palette of content to create the most intense, action-packed game play for next generation console systems." "It is our goal to capture the essence of Turok and the rich, prehistoric creatures and environments, and leverage new technology and game play mechanics to create Turok game we've only dreamed about," Josh Holmes continues. "It is exciting for everyone at the studio to be a part of building a franchise for the next generation of Turok titles, as we all grew up reading the comic books and playing the first games." More new as we get it - screens below taken from Turok Evolution. John Grothier             Latest Images:		Related Games:  Turok Evolution for Xbox  46  Screenshots  1  Review  2  Related News Articles  3  Editorials Click here for All Game Information. Turok Evolution for GameCube  2  Related News Articles  3  Editorials Click here for All Game Information. Turok Evolution for PlayStation 2  2  Related News Articles  3  Editorials Click here for All Game Information. Turok Evolution for Game Boy Advance  1  Review  2  Related News Articles Click here for All Game Information.
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