Chillingo, Universal Partnerships & Licensing and Tintash Bring Woody Woodpecker to App Store

By on Jan 12, 2012 at 3:28 pm

Chillingo, Universal Partnerships & Licensing and Tintash today announced that the official ‘Woody Woodpecker’ iOS mobile game is now available on the iTunes App Store for iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad™.

Developed by Tintash and based on the classic animated cartoon characters by Walter Lantz, the game stars Woody Woodpecker and his famous pals in a fun-filled comic-racing caper. Featuring a whimsical soundtrack by renowned composer David Ari Leon, intuitive game controls, and a Wi-Fi based multiplayer mode that enables gamers to compete against each other globally, the game is sure to delight fans of all ages.

“Woody Woodpecker is one of the most recognizable characters in the world, and we’re thrilled to be a part of his debut on the App Store,” said Chris Byatte, co-general manager and co-founder of Chillingo.

“We worked closely with Universal Partnerships & Licensing and Tintash to ensure the timeless humor and classic look and feel of Walter Lantz’s original creation translated well into this arcade racing game,” added Joe Wee, co-general manager and co-founder of Chillingo.

“We’ve always been fans of Woody Woodpecker and we’re thrilled to partner with Chillingo to develop the mobile game,” said Murad Akhter, CEO and co-founder. “We hope that audiences enjoy their gaming experience just as much as they enjoy the wacky red-headed bird.”

Woody Woodpecker is available on the App Store as a Universal Build for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad for $0.99 at the App Store.

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