London, United Kingdom, Saint-Ouen, France – June 28, 2024: Outright Games, in partnership with Cyber Group Studios and Maximum Entertainment France, are pleased to announce the release of the brand new game Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports. Developed by Infinigon and based on the children's TV series Gigantosaurusthis prehistoric sports party game that roars with fun is now available in France in physical edition on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
In this sports-themed party game, up to 4 players can compete in Giganto games across four thrilling locations set in the prehistoric landscape of Cretacia: savannah, jungle, desert and glacier. Play as fan favorite characters Rocky, Mazu, Bill and Tiny and battle them to win the Giganto Pineapple Trophy, just like in the TV series! With 8 dynamic sporting events in the main game, get ready to hone your skills in fiercely fun competition.
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- Hang Gliding – Soar to the heights and pop balloons to rack up coveted points.
- Ice Racing – Avoid obstacles as you push your sled through prehistoric glaciers.
- Raptors Triathlon – Run, swim and ride a velociraptor in your race to victory.
- Surf Voltige – Get ready to surf the waves and show off your best aerial tricks.
- Dino Fruit Blast – Test your skill by throwing coconuts into the mouths of hungry plants and friendly dinosaurs.
- Climbing – Scale the heights of Cretacia while avoiding falling rocks.
- Stop & Go – Run to the finish line but don't wake Giganto, his powerful roar might take you away.
- Artistic Dive – Follow the beat of the music to strut your stuff and strike epic poses.
Young players can immerse themselves in the world of the beloved TV series by unlocking new challenges in a set of 27 exciting mini-games. With tons of surprises to delight young fans, as well as the chance to train for the main tournament in thrilling single-player modes from the main games, challenges even include the chance to wreak havoc as the game’s star, Giganto, and more!
Designed with younger players in mind, many design elements have been incorporated to allow for intuitive gameplay and maximum fun. With simple, consistent controls across all challenges, tutorials for kids to practice before competing, two difficulty modes, and voice prompts to guide them during gameplay, players of all levels will be able to dive right into the game. With the inclusion of local multiplayer for up to 4 players, the whole family can compete in Giganto games!
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games, said: “ It is a pleasure to celebrate the launch of Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports with our friends at Cyber Group Studios. It’s always a pleasure to return to this iconic brand for kids and we strive to adapt it authentically by delivering exciting interactive experiences that the whole family can enjoy. In this latest game, we’ve enriched the player experience by introducing a narrative element between mini-games, giving continuity to the gameplay and increasing the entertainment value with the signature humor that fans love.“.
Thierry Braille, vice-president of the interactive and video games division, and Dominique Bourse, chief operating officer of Cyber Group Studios, said: “ It was a pleasure to work with Outright Games again in creating the greatest game Gigantosaurus nowadays. Gigantosaurus : Dino Sports incorporates the series' signature playful storytelling and colorful visuals with engaging gameplay that all fans can enjoy.''
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Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is based on the hit animated television series Gigantosaurus, currently streaming worldwide on Disney+ and Netflix and broadcast internationally on major channels such as Disney Junior worldwide, and France Télévisions in France. Produced by Cyber Group Studios, the series now has 3 seasons comprising 156 episodes of 11 minutes each. It is based on the book by Jonny Duddle published by Bonnier Books UK Ltd, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The animated series follows the adventures of four young dinos – Rocky, Bill, Tiny and Mazu – as they explore their world, face their fears, work together to solve problems, learn more about the mysterious Gigantosaurus itself – and have a lot of fun along the way.
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is now available in physical edition on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.