Disney renames game group

House of Mouse declares Turok publisher Buena Vista Games now called Disney Interactive Studios.

Buena Vista Games is undergoing a name change, as parent company Disney today announced that the publisher would henceforth be known as Disney Interactive Studios. In addition to releasing games under the Disney brand, the company will make use of the Disney-owned ABC and Touchstone brands to sell its games.

The publisher's senior vice president and general manager Graham Hopper said in a statement that, "This change reflects our focus on creativity, the weight of Disney content in our portfolio, and the enormous value consumers see in the Disney brand."

The publisher has released a number of high-profile games in recent years, including Lumines II and Desperate Housewives, and it is currently working on The Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, Turok, and Spectrobes.

100 Comments

  • MBII_Dolla_Bill

    Posted Oct 15, 2007 7:54 pm GMT

    "It is really hard to believe that disney would publish a M rated game like turok"

    Not really, Bluey2323, they make R-rated movies all the time.

  • Goo4You

    Posted Apr 6, 2007 3:49 pm GMT

    dude i really hope this game is sweet.. im hoping from good things from u disney! im only hoping

  • RaGeNeSs

    Posted Mar 23, 2007 6:10 pm GMT

    i hope they don't screw the game up, cuz i love turok except turok evolution wasnt really that good very disappointing i hope this 1s gonna b alot better

  • Bluey2323

    Posted Mar 20, 2007 7:25 pm GMT

    It is really hard to believe that disney would publish a M rated game like turok

  • Golden_Booger

    Posted Feb 14, 2007 9:11 am GMT

    Lol disney publishing a gorey game like Turok. I can already hear Jack Tompsion getting ready to sue.

  • PiMacleod_basic

    Posted Feb 12, 2007 9:26 pm GMT

    they probably cemented the change in place after hearing about Windows VISTA. Didn't want people to get confused with them, or having any lawsuits thrown around over a simple name.

  • dunedain-ranger

    Posted Feb 12, 2007 4:20 pm GMT

    I thought it always was called disney interactive

  • karahasan

    Posted Feb 12, 2007 7:35 am GMT

    Wasnt the Disney gaming studio called Disney Interactive to begin with (well, as far as I can remember playing those lion king SNES games)?

  • ShuuMutou

    Posted Feb 12, 2007 2:00 am GMT

    Yay for Disney, congrats

  • R3V3N4N7

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 9:15 pm GMT

    Turok all the way!

  • badfish420420

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 7:21 pm GMT

    well disney does own the rights to halloween and michael myers too...so doesnt surprise me

  • epormada

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 6:08 pm GMT

    Isn't Turok the game with a gun that shoots a homing blade into your enemies skull, churns a bit then explodes! LOL If thats doesn't cry Disney I don't know what does!!! (sarcasm)
    Whatever the publisher the new Turok game footage sure was impressive.

  • asmodeus_z

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 5:27 pm GMT

    The old name is more catchy.

  • tuff_gong92

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 3:01 pm GMT

    I gonna laugh at the Turok retail box

  • metalmulisha808

    Posted Feb 11, 2007 2:47 am GMT

    i like buena vista better.

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 8:44 pm GMT

    they shouldn't have changed it. buena vista rhymes! you really can't get a better name than one that rhymes

  • marijuana_man2

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 7:53 pm GMT

    LAWL!! A publisher name that doesn't even suit the intense violence that turok is known for... wow...just wow... can't wait to see the opening credits of this game

    but still, I am still filled with nostalgia and is dying to play this game really bad.

  • iaag784

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 7:51 pm GMT

    Just pick a damn name! They are just gonna confuse people even more.

  • killadroid

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 5:54 pm GMT

    Buena Vista was a cool name. But I don't think that a new name will change the quality of the games so it's all good.

  • ele975

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 3:22 pm GMT

    wait...DISNEY!? ok...Disney is now messed up BAD! the new leader (if there is) needs to resign his leadership...really, Disney and Turok don't MATCH

  • g-master999

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 3:04 pm GMT

    As far as the name change I don't really care, but this has absolutely nothing to do with the next Kingdom Hearts.
    (I do hope they have one on the Wii though.)

  • anarchicgoth

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 1:07 pm GMT

    ugh- i still think BVG is a lot better name

  • michaelroy

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 10:21 am GMT

    There is no KH3. What don't you people understand about that? There will be another KH game, bu not 3.

  • pedro_maxfat

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 7:15 am GMT

    No it would not

  • wenbin09

    Posted Feb 10, 2007 12:12 am GMT

    Kinfdom Hearts 3 on all platform will be great!

  • GhaleonQ

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 8:33 pm GMT

    *just was employed as a project producer within the division*

  • GameFreak34

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 7:37 pm GMT

    yeah i can't wait for kingdom hearts 3...

  • BirdBoy_CM_HB

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 5:01 pm GMT

    i feel just like XchaoticsX on this one

  • Pete5506

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 4:26 pm GMT

    Lol this game by disney

  • XchaoticsX

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 4:13 pm GMT

    ooooooooo nnnnoooooooo this could be the worst news ever. will disney now not want to be aasociated with violent death and bucket loads of gore for which turok is famous for???????????
    for the sweet love of god i hope not

  • Factor-Zer0

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 4:06 pm GMT

    lol turok is being published by Disney. can't wait to see the disney logo on the box.

  • Inde_

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 2:22 pm GMT

    I won't buy any game that says Disney on it. Not even Kingdom Hearts 3.

  • xnight_ninjax

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 12:33 pm GMT

    wtf

  • karnis

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 11:49 am GMT

    remember they will give us kingdom heart 3 but let's just hope turok will be good.

  • Andy639_basic

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 11:23 am GMT

    I hope that this doesn't mean the company will now shift directions and published nothing but Disney-themed games. I know there some upcoming games that aren't Disney themed, but what happens after all those projects are on the shelves?

  • ghsacidman

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 10:31 am GMT

    Who cares? BVG.... Disney.... Why even change the name? And didn't it used to be called Disney Interactive anyway?

  • jake21

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 9:26 am GMT

    cool..now im gonna b workin for disney not BVG has a nicer ring to it

  • vampiredust99

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 8:46 am GMT

    meh

  • k_mich05

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 8:36 am GMT

    Omg! Disney is not "making" the game, they are just publishing it which means "giving them money and selling the game" (them being propaganda games). Do the investigating before you start crying.

  • Tiptup100

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 8:24 am GMT

    Wow, can you say "Death to Turok"

  • Reetesh

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 6:29 am GMT

    And they are also going to use UE3(according to previous news) so cant wait to see how the next "cars" game turns out

  • LordAndrew

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 6:25 am GMT

    Why did they feel the need to change their name again? I don't think I'd be able to tolerate buying a game with Disney's name on it.

  • mike_515

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 6:08 am GMT

    OMG how can a Turok game be owned by Disney. Disney is a kids company Turok is a grown up blood guts and gore game, and if they take away all the above i shall be very annoyed because thats what makes Turok. If i see one fluffy mouse as im shooting at dinosaurs im taking the game back.

  • Terebi_chan

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 4:17 am GMT

    WILL YOU PEOPLE GET OVER YOURSELVES???!!!!!!1111oneoneeleven

    Do you honestly think they are that stupid to use the Disney name for Turok? Did you people even READ the article?

    "In addition to releasing games under the Disney brand, the company will make use of the Disney-owned ABC and Touchstone brands to sell its games."

    In other words, they won't be using the Disney name for something M-rated like Turok. They'll probably use the Touchstone name or something.

    Good grief. RTSA (Read the Stupid Article)!

  • RaiKageRyu

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 2:15 am GMT

    Aw great, do they have to rub thier name in again? With Buena Vista, I could at least pretend it wansn't them.

  • Swifty_Magee

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 2:01 am GMT

    You're not going to have to go around shooting dinosaurs with Mickey Mouse hats on in Turok now, are you?

  • Darkiewonder

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 2:00 am GMT

    lol. I'm afraid to purchase games now.

  • JimBurber

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 1:15 am GMT

    the weight of disney? ALRIGHT! EVEN MORE Disney licensed games... I'm sooooo excited

  • StOcKoHeArTs

    Posted Feb 9, 2007 12:59 am GMT

    POTC will be rubbish just like Dead Mans Chest

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