Video games publisher Digital Leisure has announced Dragon’s Lair for the PS3. It is the first game title ever to be released for the Blu-ray Disc High Definition format using BD-J
Dragon’s Lair Overview:
- An instant hit in its 1983 arcade debut, Dragon’s Lair has now been digitally restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 surround sound mix. The video has been transferred directly from the original film and cleaned frame by frame by Digital Leisure and authoring studio Infinite HD, creating a truly vibrant image. In addition, Dragon’s Lair is the first release to be authored in the Blu-ray Java environment, or BD-J, an advanced format that allows users to enjoy a fully arcade-authentic experience.
Don Bluth, Original creator of Dragon’s Lair said, “I’ve seen the newly restored footage and it just looks astonishing. It looks even better than I can remember. The visuals, the 5.1 surround sound audio, all I can say is ‘Wow!’ Now a whole new generation can enjoy Dragon’s Lair all over again.”
Dragon’s Lair for the PS3 has been developed in-house by Digital Leisure and will release on April 9, 2007. After the launch, Digital Leisure aims to release two more titles, Space Ace and Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp in the Blu-ray format.