The Mummy is one sleeper hit that was released many summers ago, and the movie has apparently done so well to even have a spin-off story in The Scorpion King. This summer, we will have the third installment - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and what’s the point of a surefire summer blockbuster without a corresponding video game to back it up? Taking on the same namesake, this title will be developed by Eurocom Studios and will be made available for the Nintendo Wii and PS2, while A2M will handle the Nintendo DS version. For all the graphical power of the PS3 and Xbox 360, I guess this game won’t be making an appearance on either platform since most movie franchises on the video game platform are turkeys, and the development costs on both of the mentioned consoles won’t be able to be justified.

According to Al Simone, senior vice president, Global Marketing, Sierra Entertainment, “Sierra Entertainment is pleased to partner with Universal to deliver an exciting extension to this popular film franchise. Developed in collaboration with the film’s creative talent, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor video game will add another opportunity for players to experience the thrill and excitement of this adventure favorite.”

The game will be played in a third-person view, where gamers will be able to fill the shoes of Rick O’Connell and his son, Alex (played by Brendan Fraser and Luke Ford, respectively, in the film). As with previous Mummy movies, do expect a harrowing journey full of thrills and spills across exotic locations as they travel to do battle against the Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) who is hell bent on taking over the world. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor ought to be out this July.

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