2K To Publish Ghost Rider Adaptation News

Take-Two Interactive subsidiary 2K Games has today confirmed that it's to publish the videogame adaptation of Ghost Rider, which will be based on both the Marvel comic book series and the forthcoming movie from Columbia.

Currently in development at Climax Group, Ghost Rider will be released on undisclosed consoles and handheld systems simultaneously with the movie in 2007. A third-person action title that follows the story of Johnny Blaze (who becomes the supernatural Ghost Rider during night time following a deal with Mephistopheles), players will have the responsibility of tracking down elements of evil during the course of the game with both combat and motorcycle gameplay.

"Ghost Rider is one of Marvel Comics' most successful comic book franchises and we're thrilled to bring this beloved series to a broader audience," said Christoph Hartmann, Managing Director of 2K Games. "The video game will build upon the popular elements from the Ghost Rider franchise and intertwine its thrilling action and original, compelling content into a gaming experience fans will love."

"Marvel is excited about the upcoming Ghost Rider video game," said Ames Kirshen, Vice President, Interactive at Marvel Entertainment. "2K Games is creating an innovative game that showcases a combination of amazing hand-to-hand combat and motorcycle action intertwined with compelling third person play that offer gamers a truly unique and diverse gameplay experience."

We'll have more on Ghost Rider shortly...