Space Jam: A New Legacy will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on July 16, and I’m thrilled to announce what Xbox and Warner Bros. Pictures are doing in celebration of the movie and the Movie inspired video game. We’re so excited about the movie that we’re introducing three exclusive Xbox wireless controllers and planning a special update for Microsoft’s coding workshops. But before we get into that, let me give you a glimpse into the movie and fan-inspired Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game.
It’s tunes vs. rackets in Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game
Last December, Xbox, LeBron James and Bugs Bunny – the ultimate dream team – invited real game fans to share their ideas Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired video game. We’re excited to feature the same game logo, exclusive in-game character graphics, and gameplay as in the new trailer.
We were inundated with submissions from all over the world, and a lot of them were really great. It was a tough decision. To develop the final game, we mixed up the ideas of two players: our youth competition winner Narayan from India and our adult competition winner Ricky from the USA. Xbox and Warner Bros. loved Ricky’s idea of a classic “beat ’em up” combined with game mechanics suggested by Narayan. The game is inspired by the upcoming live action / animated feature film with deep awe of the lively characters in Space Jam: A New Legacy and the appreciation of the pop culture influence of the Tune Squad, reminiscent of classic arcade games of the 1990s.
Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game features popular Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny and the newest addition to the Tune Squad, LeBron James as they battle the Goon Squad in a crazy basketball beat ’em up. A rogue artificial intelligence named Al G. Rhythm has trapped our heroes on the Warner Bros. server with little chance of escape. The Tune Squad must fight their way through a virtual army of Al G. and at the same time search for four parts of the “Legacy Code” that will give them access to the nefarious villain’s secret location. Al G. sent two members of the Goon Squad – The Brow and White Mamba – to stop the Tune Squad. Fortunately, our heroes have access to a variety of moves, including a special basketball and some pretty unique ones Space Jam
The game will be released exclusively for a limited time exclusively in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks worldwide on July 1st. And if you’re new to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks, it’s a free perk program that provides Ultimate members with in-game add-ons, consumables, partner offers, and more. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can redeem the game by visiting the Perks Gallery on Xbox consoles, under the Xbox Game Pass tab, in the Xbox app for Windows 10 PC, or in the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android -Visit devices. On July 15th, the game will be available for free to all fans through the Microsoft Store on Xbox.
The talented group at Digital solar eclipse, a game developer known for their commitment to preserving the legacy of gaming, helped bring the game to life. The team is made up of gaming industry veterans who grew up when the gambling halls were thriving and they have regained the magic and spirit of the games that were popular at the time. Digital Eclipse’s passion for arcade-style video games is brought to life through the art, design and feel of the game.
Continue to play! Xbox Wireless Controller inspired by “
Space Jam: A New Legacy “
In celebration of the movie and the upcoming game, I’m also excited to announce three exclusive Xbox Wireless Controllers inspired by Space Jam: A New Legacy. The new controllers are so much fun. Each one has their own unique design including:
- Tune squad: Join the squad and channel your inner tune with this awesome controller in one of Bug Bunny’s favorite colors – carrot orange.
- Goon Squad: When you’re feeling like a super cyberball player, grab the Goon Squad controller but be prepared to face the tunes on the court.
- Server verse: Enter the Warner 3000 entertainment “server verse” with this new controller that is out of this world.
All three controllers have a hybrid D-pad and a textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and rear case to provide more control and precision with every gaming session – and to help you make that 3-pointer. Seamlessly take screenshots and clips and share the fun arcade style with the dedicated share button. The controllers also include the fan-favorite custom button mapping through the Xbox Accessories app. Connect, play and switch between devices including Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs and mobile devices (Disclaimer of liability).
Each Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox Wireless Controller costs $ 69.99. All three will be available in the Microsoft Store and Amazon in the US on July 8th while supplies last. If you’re outside of the US and want to get your hands on one of these controllers, international availability is listed below. Goon Squad and Serververse will only be available in the US at Amazon.com (while supplies last); Tune Squad will be available from the Microsoft Store and from third-party suppliers in North America, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. To get a sneak peek at these exclusive controllers before they’re available for purchase, check out our live unboxing with Principal Designer Elliott Hsu at Twitch.tv/Xbox
Take part in the Microsoft Coding Workshops
One of the reasons I’m so passionate about this partnership with Warner Bros. is because we have a front row seat to the incredible creativity of amateur game developers around the world. It’s always so inspiring to think about the power of game development as a tool to open up creative, academic, or even professional opportunities for people. We launched the Microsoft Store last December Space Jam: A New Legacy-inspired coding workshop with the help of Space Jam: A New Legacy Characters, game industry professionals and athletes – including tennis phenomenon Coco Gauff and basketball player Brandan Wright. Fast forward to today and I’m so proud to announce that in addition to the new arcade-style game, thousands of students have completed the workshop. This was an opportunity for people to learn game design and block-based programming, and it was so popular that students eight and older who missed the workshop will have another chance to take it when the course is in the Microsoft virtual store this summer summer camp series is presented, Summer pass for digital fun. And for more experienced programmers, older teenagers and adults, we’re adding three new on-demand modules Microsoft Learn.
Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game, Microsoft’s exclusive controllers, and the latest coding workshops offer fans and gamers of all ages the opportunity to get ready to play ahead of the movie’s July 16th release Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox and Warner Bros. partnership updates over the coming weeks and welcome to the jam!
About “Space Jam: A New Legacy”
Welcome to jam! “Space Jam: A New Legacy” plays LeBron James and is directed by Malcolm D. Lee and the innovative filmmaking team that includes Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter. This transformative journey is a manic mashup of two worlds that shows how far some parents go to connect with their children. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital room by a rogue AI, LeBron must get them home safely by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny, and the whole gang of the notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the digitized champions of AI Leading the Course: a charged list of professional basketball stars like you’ve never seen before. It is Tunes against Goons in the highest challenge of his life that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shed light on the power to be yourself. The ready-to-play tunes break convention, increase their unique talents and even surprise “King” James by playing the game in their own way.
James plays alongside Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, newcomer Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman, Eric Bauza and Zendaya. Lee Directed from a script by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and Jesse Gordon and Celeste Ballard, story by Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier & Keenan Coogler & Terence Nance and Terence Nance. Based on “Space Jam” written by Leo Benvenuti & Steve Rudnick and Timothy Harris & Herschel Weingrod. The film’s producers are Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Duncan Henderson, and the executive producers are Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler, Allison Abbate, Jesse Ehrman, Jamal Henderson, Spencer Beighley, Justin Lin, Terence Nance, and Ivan Reitman.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Proximity / The SpringHill Company production, a Malcolm D. Lee film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. It will hit theaters nationwide on July 16, 2021, and be available on HBO Max in the US for 31 days from its theatrical release.
For information on Space Jam: A New Legacy, Visit www.spacejam.com.
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