Aladdin and Lion King Retro and Legacy Editions Announced

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Today we found out Disney Classics are making a comeback and its not for the new Disney+ service. Special editions of Disney’s classic 16-bit Aladdin and The Lion King video games are coming.

Thanks to Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit it looks like many of us are going to get to replay part of our childhood. Based on the Disney classic animated movies, and not the newer live-action concepts, these two video games have a place in the hearts of many gamers. Both platforming adventures are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC at the end of October and this new information brings a host of collectible editions to the table.

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Retro Edition

Alongside the digital re-release of both games, Nighthawk Interactive has unveiled the Retro Edition. Encased in classic console packing, both games will drop for the Nintendo Switch in limited numbers with a host of extra features, detailed below.

• Exclusive Poster
• Retro Style Manual
• Retro Style Packaging:
• Multiple Game Versions Including A Final Cut Of Aladdin
• Display Options and Updated 1080p Visuals
• In-Game Rewind
• Interactive Watch Mode
• Save Feature
• Soundtrack

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Legacy Edition

As well as the fantastic looking retro editions, iam8bit is bringing both games to their Legacy Collection of cartridges. If you managed to keep hold of your Genesis or SNES, then you will be able to pick up a compatible cartridge version of these classics. If you truly want the old school experience then the Legacy collection contains the following:

• Brand new playable cartridge compatible with NTSC Genesis and EU Mega Drive retro consoles
• Randomly Inserted Rare Cartridge Colors
• Nostalgic Clamshell Packaging w/ Premium Foil and Gloss-Embellished Insert
• Full-Color, Premium Instruction Booklet w/ Restored Artwork + Foreword by Mike Mika
• Retro Pack-In Surprises
• Custom Package Design & Restoration by Jango Snow Art & Design
• Manufacturing by Retrotainment Games + Infinite NES Lives

With only 4500 of each box set available you’ll have to be quick and the chances of grabbing a special rare version are completely random. However, If you want the true feeling of running with the wilderbeast or escaping the cave of wonders then pre-orders open on these soon. Check out Best Buy and the iam8bit website today to grab your own magic carpet ride.

 

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