'Scott Pilgrim' Video Game Is On The Way

[From MTV News]
Anyone who's read the "Scott Pilgrim" books is well aware of the heavy video game influences throughout the Bryan Lee O'Malley indie series — so it only makes sense that Pilgrim himself gets a video game.

Today, Ubisoft officially announced its involvement in developing a video game adaptation of "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," based on the Edgar Wright-directed film of the same name. The "Scott Pilgrim" game was first announced around last month's Comic-Con in San Diego, though today's press release makes the project all the more real.

"Video games have been a huge influence on the characters and world of Scott Pilgrim," said O’Malley. "As a gamer myself, it is a true pleasure to work closely with the talented team at Ubisoft to bring Scott to life on video game screens worldwide."

"We were hooked on Scott Pilgrim from our first read of the comics and script," added Bill Kispert, Vice President, Interactive, Universal Partnerships & Licensing, about the game's development. "The storyline mirrors the escalating structure of a video game, and it is filled with clever homage to video game culture. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Ubisoft to bring fans a thoroughly entertaining interactive experience."

The video game is expected to debut in 2010 to coincide with the release of the film. The sixth and final volume in the "Scott Pilgrim" comic book series, "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The Universe," is expected to release around the same time.

Not only is "Scott Pilgrim" conducive for a video game adaptation, it's practically begging for one. In the comic books, Scott is forced to battle a series of evil ex-boyfriends — many of them with inane superpowers or elite skills — in order to win the affections of Ramona Flowers. Along the way, Scott comes across save points, attains coins and equips various armaments. If the game can match the lunacy of the book, this is sure to be a winning virtual experience.

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" hits theaters sometime next year.
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Source: MTV News