In game
publishers' continuing efforts to snap up every comic book property
known to man, 2K Games announces that they have secured the rights to
Ghost Rider, and plan to make a third person action game based on the
upcoming Nicholas Cage Ghost Rider movie due out in 2007.
"Ghost
Rider is one of Marvel Comics' most successful comic book franchises and
we're thrilled to bring this beloved series to a broader audience,"
said Christoph Hartmann, Managing Director of 2K Games. "The video
game will build upon the popular elements from the Ghost Rider franchise
and intertwine its thrilling action and original, compelling
content
into
a gaming experience fans will love."
"Marvel
is excited about the upcoming Ghost Rider video game," said Ames
Kirshen, Vice President, Interactive at Marvel Entertainment. "2K
Games is creating an innovative game that showcases a combination of
amazing hand-to-hand combat and motorcycle action intertwined with
compelling third person play that offer gamers a truly unique and
diverse gameplay experience."
At
this time, it is uncertain which systems the game is planned for.