MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 25, 2022 – Paris needs a hero… or two! Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx, the new video game inspired by the beloved animated television series ZAG HEROEZ Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, is out now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC for $49.99. Embark on a journey with courageous teen superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir and save the city in this action-adventure experience featuring single-player and local co-op. The Miraculous Ultimate Edition is also available for $59.99 and includes three exclusive costumes: two alternate looks for Lady Bug and one for Cat Noir.
Hawk Moth and his devious cronies have hatched a plan to unleash a giant sentimonster on Paris, and only the city’s mightiest superhero duo can squash it before it’s too late. Dive into the magical world of Miraculous and face off against some infamous – and some never-before-seen – foes from the series. Power up your heroes, master their abilities, and put an end to Hawk Moth’s devious scheme!
KEY FEATURES
- Epic Single-Player Adventure: Play as Ladybug and Cat Noir in an original story inspired by the fan-favorite TV series. Swing or vault into action with Ladybug’s fast-flinging yo-yo and Cat Noir’s magically versatile staff!
- Team Up for Couch Co-op: Battle together with a buddy in local co-op gameplay.
- Take on Classic Villains: Come face to face with Hawk Moth, Gamer, Weredad, Mr. Pigeon, and a few other surprise villains!
- Upgrade Your Heroes: Enhance your gadgets to unleash new moves and connect with your mentor Master Fu to learn new powers to use in battle.
- Explore the Streets of Paris: Discover and learn more about Ladybug and Cat Noir’s alter egos, Marinette and Adrien, and catch up with friends for unique story moments.
- Visit the Kwami Shop: Unlock new music, artwork and much more.
About Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir continues to be everyone’s favorite superhero story and is ranked by IMDB amongst the Top 10 Best Animated Shows in the last 20 years. Available in over 120 countries, season five of the series will debut this fall, followed by the highly anticipated $US100M+ animated feature to be supported by several yet unannounced co-branded partnerships with some of the most influential companies across the globe across numerous consumer products categories. With a core audience of 52% girls and 48% boys ages 6-12, and a massive fan base of young adult “Miraculers,” (ages 15-25), Miraculous has become a digital planetary craze with over 30 billion views on YouTube (authorized and user-generated content); over 200 million downloads of the official app; and over 400 million plays on Roblox. Over 220 million products have been sold and retail sales have surpassed US$1 billion worldwide to date. Miraculous is the winner of 29 awards and was a finalist for Best Licensed Brand among perennial classics in the Licensing International Excellence Awards, 2022.
The 3D-CGI-animated superhero aspirational action-comedy series Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, created by ZAG and co-produced with ON kids & family, follows the adventures of two seemingly typical teens with secret identities, Marinette and Adrien, who magically transform into superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir. As secret superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir are partners in the action. But in the daytime, Marinette is just a normal girl, living a normal life. Cat Noir will do anything to support and impress Ladybug but does not know this is Marinette from his class. Marinette, the regular girl, in turn dreams of Adrien and simply gets little response. When evil threatens Paris, their beloved City of Lights, can they beat the unexpected villains?
About ZAG
ZAG is a global independent entertainment studio specializing in world-class storytelling across TV, film, and digital platforms. ZAG’s foundation is rooted in compelling characters, limitless imagination, and masterful storytelling infused with original musical scores. The company is home to world-class entertainment properties under the ZAG HEROEZ label, including Miraculous™ - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir as well as new titles Power Players (2019) and Ghostforce (2021). ZAG is also currently in production on Melody, an animated feature to star Katy Perry; and recently signed a 10-movie deal with Cross Creek Pictures. Visionary director and composer Jeremy Zag founded the ZAG Kids and Family Entertainment Group in France in 2009, further expanding the company to the USA in 2012 with the Global Brand Franchise office in Santa Monica, California. ZAG now has offices in Paris, London, Montreal, Santa Monica, Miami, Mexico, Frankfurt, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt, Dubai, and Shenzhen. The company’s ZAG Play division focuses on developing engaging stories beyond the screen into brands that inspire the new generation to discover their true character.
https://www.zag-inc.com
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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