[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]
Sydney, Australia – 21
st December 2012 – Fans of the multi
award-winning kids virtual world Space Heroes Universe! are firing
up their starjets and soaring off for fun with the release of the
first Space Heroes Universe Pocket Toon!
Available as both a free mobile download and streamed online,
Episode 1, “Villainy Has a New Name” is a 6 minute
animated cartoon that introduces fans to the Space Heroes Universe
story! In the episode, space heroes Ace, Kira, Professor Q and
Gizmo the robot must fly into action when they receive an
intergalactic distress call. The dastardly lord Shadowbot has
invaded the galaxy and is stealing the light from the sun!
“Our team is passionate about storytelling and we’re
excited to share our first ever Space Heroes Universe!
cartoon.” Said Phil Mason, CEO Bubble Gum Interactive
“Our fans continually tell us they want to experience the
story in new ways and we can’t wait to hear what they think
of the adventures of Ace and Kira as they face up to Lord
Shadowbot!”
Episode 1 pioneers a true digital launch and is now available to
watch online via the official Space Heroes YouTube Channel or as a
free download from Google Play with the Apple App Store launching
soon.
“Today’s kids aren’t happy with sticking to
content schedules set by TV Channels. They’re watching their
favorite shows where they want, when they want and how they
want” said Paul Gray, CMO, Bubble Gum Interactive “Our
Space Heroes Universe! Pocket Toons will further extend our growing
franchise that now tells stories via the virtual world, mobile
games and now cartoons.”
Space Heroes Universe! Pocket Toons Episode 1 is available
now:
Blast off for adventure in Space Heroes Universe! the
story-driven virtual world for kids at
www.spaceheroes.com
About Bubble Gum Interactive
Bubble Gum Interactive is an independent game development studio
headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Our mission is to create
compelling and engaging gaming experiences with a focus on fun,
creativity, quality and entertainment value that help kids discover
every day. Our first game, Space Heroes Universe! is a kids virtual
world in which players create their own hero and explore a galaxy
full of fun and adventure. Our first game for mobile, Jetpack Jinx
is available for Google Play and Apple iOS. Discover more at
www.bubbleguminteractive.com.
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