Tron and Discs of Tron Confirmed for Xbox Live Arcade

Razor05 · 05-03-2007, 10:19 PM

As per TeamXbox:

Tron and Discs of Tron Confirmed for Xbox Live Arcade
By: César A. Berardini - "Cesar"
May. 3rd, 2007 8:01 am

Last month, we revealed on TeamXbox.com that Disney Interactive was planning to release two new Tron games on Xbox Live Arcade after the ESRB had both Tron and Discs of Tron appearing in its listings. Today, Disney made the official announcement. Below you can find screenshots of both the original and enhanced versions of both games:

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The World Of Tron Prepares To Take On Challengers Once Again

Disney Interactive Studios Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Landmark Film "Tron" with the Re-Release of Tron and Discs of Tron - for Xbox LIVE Arcade

BURBANK, Calif. - May 3, 2007 - Since the early era of video games, "Tron" has been synonymous as both a landmark CGI film and the engaging arcade games inspired by that film. In honor of the 25th anniversary of "Tron," Disney Interactive Studios today announced the classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron will be re-released this summer through Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system. Xbox LIVE Arcade is the premier destination for digitally distributed, high-definition original and classic games. "The 'Tron' film has captured the imaginations of video game players and film fans for generations with its ground-breaking visuals and action-filled story," said Craig Relyea, vice president of marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "The classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron are returning this summer through Xbox LIVE Arcade with new features and options for the film's 25th anniversary."

Tron (Original)

Each game includes the original version as well as an enhanced version with new graphics and audio features. Through Xbox LIVE Arcade, players can also compete in both games against another player in four online modes.

Tron (Enhanced)

In Tron, which first appeared in arcades in 1982, players must complete four increasingly challenging game types to advance through levels. Players battle tank forces, engage in treacherous light cycle combat, attack the MCP cone and fight off grid bugs to enter the I/O tower.

Discs of Tron (Original)

Discs of Tron, a follow-up 1983 arcade game, enables players to fight Sark, the defender of Master Control Program, in one-on-one battles taking place in three-dimensional futuristic arenas. Players must move between platforms while throwing energy-charged discs at Sark and deflecting oncoming discs to avoid being "derezzed."

Discs of Tron (Enhanced)

Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by Backbone Charlottetown, Tron and Discs of Tron are rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Both games will be available individually this summer exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

About the Tron franchise

"Tron," a 1982 Walt Disney Pictures' release, explores the worlds of video games and three-dimensional computer-generated animation. When Flynn hacks into the mainframe of his ex-employer to prove his work was stolen by another executive, he finds himself on a much bigger adventure. Beamed inside by a power-hungry Master Control Program, he joins computer gladiators on a deadly game grid, complete with high-velocity "Light Cycles" and Tron, a specialized security program. Together they fight the ultimate battle with the MCP to decide the fate of both the electronic world and the real world.

Since the Tron and Discs of Tron arcade games, Tron has continued to make the logical transition to video games. Disney Interactive Studios published Tron 2.0 for Windows PC in 2003 and Tron 2.0: Killer App in 2004 for the XboxTM video game system and the Game Boy® Advance. Tron was also among the featured Disney worlds in KINGDOM HEARTS II, the top-selling role playing game from Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Disney Interactive Studios. KINGDOM HEARTS II is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

godson · 05-04-2007, 01:50 AM

Discs of Tron FTMFW!! Im buying that man.

Noct · 05-04-2007, 01:22 PM

This is fantastic news, as this is probably my all time favorite coin-op. But...the same problems that plague it in emulation are going to rear there head here too.

First, it kinda bites playing light cycles without a joystick with a trigger, but that is more an annoyance then a problem.

The real issue here is that you need a dial to play Either version of Tron. It is pretty much impossible to play without it. (The "head" of the tank (tron) , and Tron's arm (Tron&DOT)are both controlled using it) Do they have a dial/spinner for xbox360?

godson · 05-04-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noct

This is fantastic news, as this is probably my all time favorite coin-op. But...the same problems that plague it in emulation are going to rear there head here too.

First, it kinda bites playing light cycles without a joystick with a trigger, but that is more an annoyance then a problem.

The real issue here is that you need a dial to play Either version of Tron. It is pretty much impossible to play without it. (The "head" of the tank (tron) , and Tron's arm (Tron&DOT)are both controlled using it) Do they have a dial/spinner for xbox360?

Sadly i dont think so.

Cygnus · 05-07-2007, 11:38 PM

Nice I was a tron fan back in the day. Am I the only person who owned the tron games for intellivision? those were some great games! I recall scoring a million and the guys come out with the static chcarge bats

05-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
Razor05 HD = 65 beautiful inches Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Tron and Discs of Tron Confirmed for Xbox Live Arcade As per TeamXbox: Tron and Discs of Tron Confirmed for Xbox Live Arcade By: César A. Berardini - "Cesar" May. 3rd, 2007 8:01 am Last month, we revealed on TeamXbox.com that Disney Interactive was planning to release two new Tron games on Xbox Live Arcade after the ESRB had both Tron and Discs of Tron appearing in its listings. Today, Disney made the official announcement. Below you can find screenshots of both the original and enhanced versions of both games: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The World Of Tron Prepares To Take On Challengers Once Again Disney Interactive Studios Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Landmark Film "Tron" with the Re-Release of Tron and Discs of Tron - for Xbox LIVE Arcade BURBANK, Calif. - May 3, 2007 - Since the early era of video games, "Tron" has been synonymous as both a landmark CGI film and the engaging arcade games inspired by that film. In honor of the 25th anniversary of "Tron," Disney Interactive Studios today announced the classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron will be re-released this summer through Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system. Xbox LIVE Arcade is the premier destination for digitally distributed, high-definition original and classic games. "The 'Tron' film has captured the imaginations of video game players and film fans for generations with its ground-breaking visuals and action-filled story," said Craig Relyea, vice president of marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. "The classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron are returning this summer through Xbox LIVE Arcade with new features and options for the film's 25th anniversary." Tron (Original) Each game includes the original version as well as an enhanced version with new graphics and audio features. Through Xbox LIVE Arcade, players can also compete in both games against another player in four online modes. Tron (Enhanced) In Tron, which first appeared in arcades in 1982, players must complete four increasingly challenging game types to advance through levels. Players battle tank forces, engage in treacherous light cycle combat, attack the MCP cone and fight off grid bugs to enter the I/O tower. Discs of Tron (Original) Discs of Tron, a follow-up 1983 arcade game, enables players to fight Sark, the defender of Master Control Program, in one-on-one battles taking place in three-dimensional futuristic arenas. Players must move between platforms while throwing energy-charged discs at Sark and deflecting oncoming discs to avoid being "derezzed." Discs of Tron (Enhanced) Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by Backbone Charlottetown, Tron and Discs of Tron are rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Both games will be available individually this summer exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade. About the Tron franchise "Tron," a 1982 Walt Disney Pictures' release, explores the worlds of video games and three-dimensional computer-generated animation. When Flynn hacks into the mainframe of his ex-employer to prove his work was stolen by another executive, he finds himself on a much bigger adventure. Beamed inside by a power-hungry Master Control Program, he joins computer gladiators on a deadly game grid, complete with high-velocity "Light Cycles" and Tron, a specialized security program. Together they fight the ultimate battle with the MCP to decide the fate of both the electronic world and the real world. Since the Tron and Discs of Tron arcade games, Tron has continued to make the logical transition to video games. Disney Interactive Studios published Tron 2.0 for Windows PC in 2003 and Tron 2.0: Killer App in 2004 for the XboxTM video game system and the Game Boy® Advance. Tron was also among the featured Disney worlds in KINGDOM HEARTS II, the top-selling role playing game from Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Disney Interactive Studios. KINGDOM HEARTS II is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. __________________ Panasonic TH-65PZ850U Sony KDL37XBR6 Panasonic TH-37PX50U Cambridge Audio Azur 640R & 740C Paradigm Studio 60's, 20's, CC-590 & Seismic 12 Panasonic DMP-BD35 Toshiba HD-XA2 & A35 Motorola VIP1200 Monster HTFS1000, PB2100 AA 1154a MW2 LE Xbox 360 & Halo3 LE + HD-DVD GT: Razor59 Sony PS3 slim GT:Razor_59 Sony PSP

05-04-2007, 01:50 AM	#2
godson Mr. Bill Belecheeeeek. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: philadelphia Posts: 2,592	Discs of Tron FTMFW!! Im buying that man. __________________ Breakfast, shmreakfast. Look at the score, for Christ's sake. It's only the second period and I'm up 12 to 2. Breakfasts come and go, Renee, but Hartford, "the Whale," they only beat Vancouver once, maybe twice in a lifetime.

05-07-2007, 11:38 PM	#5
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05-04-2007, 01:22 PM	#3
Noct Toys in the attic... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 385	This is fantastic news, as this is probably my all time favorite coin-op. But...the same problems that plague it in emulation are going to rear there head here too. First, it kinda bites playing light cycles without a joystick with a trigger, but that is more an annoyance then a problem. The real issue here is that you need a dial to play Either version of Tron. It is pretty much impossible to play without it. (The "head" of the tank (tron) , and Tron's arm (Tron&DOT)are both controlled using it) Do they have a dial/spinner for xbox360?