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Disney Digs up More Spectrobes
Product: Spectrobes: Beyond the Portal
Company: Disney Interactive
Date: 07/18/2008
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Spectrobes: Beyond the Portal is a direct-sequel to Spectrobes. Players will be able to play as Rallen or, for the very first time, Jeena, as they travel the universe in search of fossilized creatures called Spectrobes. Once discovered, the pair must excavate and reawaken the creatures, who can then join the duo in their adventures. Jeena’s research and technological skills will also come in handy for puzzle-solving segments.

Beyond the Portal will bring with it a number of major changes over the first game. A new 3-D perspective is being used, as well as a map to help with exploration and an online battle system using the DS’s Wi-Fi Connection. The game will also feature a brand new story involving the creation of the dimensional portals and new battle and excavation mechanics.

Another big addition to Beyond the Portal is its integration with DGamer. First introduced last year, DGamer is Disney’s new Internet-based social gaming network. Using DGamer, players can create their own avatar and earn exclusive content. As players play DGamer-supported games, they’ll unlock special content by completing in-game challenges. The unlocked content will include costumes, wallpaper and other items for their online profiles. These upgrades will be viewable on their DS or by logging into the DGamer website. Players can also use DGamer to chat with friends either through their DS or their PCs.

Spectrobes: Beyond the Portal is planned for a Fall 2008 release. DGamer is already available at the official site.

Starscream aka Ricky Tucker

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