E3 ‘09 dates announced

Los Angeles to Host Video Game Industry Event in June

Washington, DC – October 22, 2008 – The 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E³) will take place from June 2-4, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today. The expanded E³ will welcome all qualified computer and video game industry audiences, including international and U.S.-based media, analysts, retailers, developers and business partners to preview the latest in interactive entertainment and technology.

 “Video games are the fastest growing and most compelling sector of the entertainment industry. And, this upgraded event will reflect the growth, innovation and excitement of our industry,” said Michael D. Gallagher, CEO of the ESA, which represents US computer and video game publishers and organizes the annual event. “The breadth, scope and quality of the changes made to the show will make E³ the must-attend event of the year.”

 “The E3 Expo will be the pre-eminent North American gaming show next year. The new, larger event is better for industry leaders and for serious gamers,” commented John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts.

 After conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, ESA officials stated changes were necessary to better meet the needs of both exhibitors and attendees— these changes include increased booth sizes, increased qualified audiences, and an intensified focus on reinforcing the high-octane growth, innovation, and captivating entertainment that are driving the computer and video game industry.

 ”The video game business will be twice as big in 2009 as it was in 2006 when we had the last real E3 Expo – so get ready for some fireworks!” said Laurent Detoc, president of Ubisoft North America. “The changes made will ensure that the 2009 E3 Expo conveys the best of what makes us proud as entertainment leaders.”

 ESA also said IDG World Expo, whose principals have operated E³ since its inception in 1995, will produce the event with the ESA.

 The event will be open to ESA members and non-members alike. Organizers noted they are expanding the list of companies eligible to participate. Companies involved in console, PC, online, and mobile game publishing and developing, qualified business partners, as well as makers of video game hardware and peripherals can exhibit.

 Additional details, including registration, hotel and travel accommodations, and media credentialing, will be forthcoming in the next few weeks and will be available at www.e3expo.com.

 

The Entertainment Software Association is the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.  The ESA offers services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, owning the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E³), business and consumer research, federal and state government relations, First Amendment and intellectual property protection efforts.  For more information, please visit www.theESA.com.

Stormrise E3 screenshots

Next-gen screenshots shown

MySims Kingdom E3 Fact Sheet

MySims Kingdom Fact Sheet

Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Nintendo DS
Developer: Electronic Arts Redwood Shores
Release Date: Fall 2008
Genre: Simulation/Strategy
Number of Players:
Rating: Has not yet been rated

Storyline
A new chapter in the saga challenges you to help King Roland thwart off evil brewing in the distant corner of the Kingdom! Persuade the king to believe your island is the most ideal royal destination. 

• A new chapter to the MySims Kingdom story – Help King Roland defend evil in a far-flung corner of the Kingdom.

• Nine new mini-games – Players must conquer mini-games in order to persuade the King that their island is the ultimate royal destination. Mini-games include – kayaking, ski jumping, populating the zoo, and many others!

My Aquarium for Wiiware E3 fact sheet and screenshots

Title: “My Aquarium”
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Developer: Hudson Soft
Format: Digital download for WiiWare™
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Pricing: TBD
Availability: TBD
Release Territories: Worldwide

My Aquarium: My Aquarium is an all-new, original IP for WiiWare™. In this pleasant and relaxing software experience, much like a real aquarium, you can customize your fish tank with different backgrounds, gravel styles, decorations, plant life, and of course, fish.
Product
Overview: My Aquarium brings the relaxation of an aquarium to your Wii™. Sit back, interact with the fish, and enjoy the wondrous things that can happen. Don’t worry if you have to go away for a while; you might even find a brand new fish when you come back! Fish & fun for the whole family. Why not add an aquarium to your home?
Features:
• Create a captivating world for your enjoyment and relaxation – Decide exactly which fish you want in your aquarium and what decorations they’ll get to enjoy. Choose the glass color, lighting, background design, style of gravel, rocks, or plant life for the world your fish will inhabit. Mix and match different fish in up to 6 individual aquariums. You can even send aquariums to your friends using WiiConnect24™ if they also have My Aquarium!
• A wide selection of colorful fish – Choose from 40 different types of fish, from groupers to jellyfish. Both freshwater and saltwater fish can cohabit just fine. If you want to feed your fish, you can choose from a variety of food. You can even interact with your fish and keep a watchful eye on your favorite. Learn more about your fish in the Fish Database.
• Interacts with the Wii Forecast Channel – Tank conditions change depending on the weather in your area!
• Focused on Fun –You can simply relax and enjoy the fish. Don’t worry about water temperatures or other special knowledge needed for a real aquarium. My Aquarium requires only your imagination.
Publisher

Information: About Hudson Entertainment, Inc.: Hudson Entertainment is the North American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson introduced best-selling classic videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, and Adventure Island. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson’s mobile division has been a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of hip-hop ringtones and mobile content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince video game

EA AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE VIDEO GAME

Fans will relive the thrills, action and excitement of the movie this holiday season

Guildford, U.K. – April 22nd, 2008 – EA’s Casual Entertainment Label and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be released later this year to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book. 

“We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. “Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series and with a particular focus on the unique control system of Nintendo’s Wii™, the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film.”

“Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans a compelling Harry Potter video game, one which captures the thrilling storyline and high visual quality of the movie,” said Scott Johnson, Vice President, Business Development for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The adherence to the rich fiction is a trademark of this franchise and with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans will experience the most authentic and enjoyable game in the series to date.”

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information.  Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas.  And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Under development by EA Bright Light Studio, the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for release in time for the movie launch this fall for the Wii™, PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™, Windows PC, Macintosh and mobile devices.

Project Origin E3 fact sheet (screens and trailer too!)

Platforms: Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and Windows platform from Microsoft, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Developer: Monolith Productions
ESRB Rating: M
Genre: First-Person Shooter

Summary: Intense close-quarters action and paranormal suspense combine in the sequel to the 2005 smash hit, F.E.A.R. Incredibly smart enemies and over-the-top FX bombard players as they race to save what’s left of the city of Auburn from Alma’s ghostly rage.

Story: Beginning shortly before the ending of F.E.A.R., a Special Forces squad is on a routine mission when the city of Auburn is rocked by a supernatural explosion. Alma, a girl with immense power and a thirst for revenge, has unleashed her wrath upon the city and thrown it into chaos. The squad must combat enemy forces and the supernatural as they struggle to find a way to stop Alma and uncover the mysterious forces arrayed against them before it’s too late.

Key Features:
• Strategic environmental combat opportunities available to both you and your enemies
• Slow time using your character’s enhanced reflexes
• In your face close-quarter action in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments
• Battle all-new enemies that employ advanced combat tactics
• Test your nerves and face your FEARS as you battle new characters and unravel a terrifying mystery
• Utilize the world interaction enhancements to create instant cover or remove obstacles
• Play with and against friends in multiplayer competition
• Enhanced graphics engine takes action horror to new heights through enhanced visuals and effects
• Enemies behave realistically and use the environment against you through vastly enhanced enemy Artificial Intelligence
• Maintains the authenticity of the Alma storyline and players will know this is the only place to continue the saga

Screenshots:

E3 Trailer:

Speed Racer (PS2) E3 fact sheet

RELEASE DATE: Fall 2008
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: Sidhe Interactive
ESRB RATING: RP
GENRE: Arcade Action Racing

PRODUCT OVERVIEW:

Speed Racer: The Videogame for PlayStation®2 will be released in Fall 2008 along with the DVD version of the fast action film, Speed Racer. Set in a hyper-realistic world where car culture is the culture, players compete in the World Racing League against up to 25 different racers across rollercoaster-like race tracks. Players will enjoy a combative racing experience like no other when they take control of each T180 race car, achieving amazing speeds and mastering four independently turning wheels that allow drivers to engage in “Car-Fu” to jump, flip, and outmaneuver their opponents. Speed Racer: The Videogame captures the action, look and feel of the high adrenaline arena racing developed for the film in an accessible, fun-filled game that allows players to actually get behind the wheel on incredible tracks straight out of the world of Speed Racer.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

o Master “Car-Fu” combat, using the T180 race car as a weapon to fight your way to the finish line by smashing, jumping, flipping and spinning other cars off the track
o Choose from 25 different drivers and cars, including Speed Racer and the Mach 6 or Cannonball Taylor and the GRX
o Careen down the track as the mischievous Chim-Chim – a new unlockable driver
o Race across the all-new 13 mile Skorost track, which twists through an abandoned Soviet rocket base
o The game features the voices of Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch), Racer X (Matthew Fox) and Trixie (Christina Ricci) as playable characters
o Trixie’s T180 race car is designed exclusively for the game
o Utilize “The Zone” to boost your speed up to 500 MPH and gain an advantage on the track
o Create powerful alliances with other racers to increase your chances of winning championships
o Players will experience futuristic racing across 18 incredible tracks in 6 vibrant environments
o Award-winning composer Winifred Phillips, created an original score for the videogame fusing rock, classical and retro beats into a unique soundtrack

Guinness World Records: The Videogame

PLATFORMS: Nintendo DS™, Wii™
RELEASE DATE: Fall 2008
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
DEVELOPER: TT Games
ESRB RATING: Rating Pending
GENRE: Party Game

OVERVIEW:
Bringing record-breaking fun to players everywhere, Guinness World Records: The Videogame will launch on the Nintendo Wii and DS in Fall 2008. Go head to head against your friends and family to be the ultimate world record holder! Compete in 40 different challenges based on real life world records in your quest to become the record breaker. Then post your scores online and see how you rate against other competitors around the world. The game’s quick-fire action challenges can be played solo, in teams, or in competitive multi-player groups. Players are able to compete for the ultimate prize – the chance to be listed in the official Guinness World Records book!

FEATURES:
o With 40 different stunts based on real Guinness World Records, the whole family or a group of friends have a shot at becoming a record breaker
o Compete online with other challengers from around the world to be the ‘Virtual Guinness World Record Holder’
o Get listed in the actual Guinness World Records archives by earning the highest worldwide score on any stunt
o Travel the world to compete in crazy record-breaking stunts such as – Fastest Time to Crush Watermelons With Your Head, Fastest Time to Eat a Plane, Fastest Time to Shear a Sheep, and many more
o As you explore the globe, stand on specific hot-spots to reveal interesting facts about records that have been broken in that location
o Personalize your quest with your own customizable avatar
o Collect fact cards and record breaking certificates on the campaign to become a record breaker
o Earn GWR Coins by performing well in record attempts and use them to buy items from the GWR Supplies Shop to gain access to more events

Takes of Vesperia preview on Xbox Live

E3 Comes Home as Gamers Get an Early Look at Anticipated Xbox 360^® Role-Playing Game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 15, 2008) – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that as a part of Microsoft’s E3 “Bringing it Home” campaign, a playable demo for the upcoming role-playing game Tales of Vesperia™ is now available for download from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Giving gamers a sample of the renowned Tales series’ Xbox 360 debut, the demo is free to all Xbox LIVE Silver and Gold account users.

Highlighting the 10th anniversary of the Tales series in North America, Tales of Vesperia takes the series into the HD era with cel-shaded graphics that rival traditional hand-drawn animation and an all-new quest of heroic proportions. New features as multi-stage Over Limit, Burst Artes and Fatal Strikes add new strategy and action to the Tales series’ signature real-time battles as players direct their whole party to victory. Tales of Vesperia will be the first game in the history of the Tales series to launch in Japan and North America within the same month.

The newly released Tales of Vesperia demo features a full dungeon for players to explore, packed with vicious enemies and highlighted by an encounter with a massive boss opponent. Up to four players can participate in the demo’s battles on a single Xbox 360, experiencing the unique attributes of each character in the party.

Tales of Vesperia for Xbox 360 will be available in stores on August 26, and is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on the Tales series, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com.

Zoo Hospital fact sheet

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Torus Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: September 2008
Price / Rating: $29.99 / E

Overview
You’ve graduated from Veterinary College not a moment too soon-your Aunt Lucy just called from the world famous Zoo Hospital she manages because she needs your help! A local property magnate, Gordon Grimm, is eyeing the zoo’s land as the potential site for a profitable mini-golf course. Under Aunt Lucy’s tutelage it’s now up to you to help restore the zoo to its former glory by treating its ailing inhabitants, improving its Zoo Rating and attracting new exotic animals that will in turn attract the crowds!

Features

• Treat animals by playing medical mini games with your Wii Remote including:
  • Big Stealth Bugs: Expose and kill parasitic pests, then clean the patient afterwards using your Wii Remote in a FPS style mini game battling ticks, rashes and other forms of inflammation.
  • Dentistry: Clean, inject novocaine, wiggle and pull rotten teeth while battling tooth decay with the dental drill.
  • Removing Foreign Bodies: Drag foreign bodies out of the patient through a “maze” and eliminate Gall Stones by blasting them with a laser without hitting other organs.
  • Microscopic Treatment: The action takes place at the microscopic level. Under high magnification, the player must fight a battle against evil microscopic viruses by clearing the screen of all bad organisms and protecting the good organisms from attack.
• Use your Wii Remote to pat, feed or treat patients in their enclosures. Find how each animal prefers to be soothed to help keep it happy and your Zoo Rating sky high.
• Features 48 animals, including seven not featured in the original DS version (camel, capuchin, dolphin, gorilla, macaw, mandrill and owl)
• 2 player Cooperative Multiplayer mode allows players to treat the same animals together and interact with animals in their enclosures.
• Experience a 3D zoo environment to visit or treat its exotic inhabitants.
• Follow up on patients by visiting enclosures to ensure animals are healing properly and quickly. The Zoo Rating is lowered while animals are recovering, so the quicker you help them recuperate by feeding or petting them, the quicker your rating will rise.
• Proper care and treatment will improve the all-new Zoo Rating. A high Zoo Rating will introduce new animals and enclosures to the Zoo. Be careful, though, because poor treatment and care will decrease the Zoo Rating and animals will leave the zoo just as fast as they came.
• View your Zoo Rating, Medical Ratings and Plaques earned throughout the game in the Zoo Hospital Gallery
• Unlock new animals, enclosures, medical mini-games, and plaques by successfully performing procedures and raising the Zoo Rating.

Soul Calibur IV goes Gold

Critically Acclaimed Fighter Gears Up for Next-Gen Consoles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Santa Clara, Calif., (July 15, 2008) – Leading video game developer and publisher, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that Soulcalibur® IV, the newest installment in the highly acclaimed weapons-based fighting game franchise, has gone gold for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Developed by Project Soul, the legendary team behind Soul Blade® and Soulcalibur® I-III, Soulcalibur IV will redefine the fighting genre when it is available nationwide on July 29.

Take control of an expanded roster of warriors from around the galaxy in their unrelenting search for the Soul Edge and Soul Calibur swords. Soulcalibur IV will also play host to a bevy of special characters including legendary STAR WARS™ icons Master Yoda for the Xbox 360, Darth Vader for the PLAYSTATION 3 system, and appearing on both platforms, Darth Vader’s Secret Apprentice from LucasArt’s hotly anticipated STAR WARS®: The Force Unleashed™. Adding to the mythos, Soulcalibur IV will also include a number of special characters designed by famous Japanese manga artists and character designers.

Retooled from the ground up, Soulcalibur IV perfects its highly celebrated weapons-based fighting system with stunning high definition graphics and new gameplay mechanics. Adding to the depth of combat, players can now destroy protective armor; weakening their enemy’s resolve and unleash Critical Finish moves to defeat opponents in one final blow. Also new to the series is the ability to compete online against players from around the world with their favorite Soulcalibur characters or customized characters for global domination.

To support the release of Soulcalibur IV, an extensive national marketing campaign is underway that will generate more than 250 million consumer impressions. Television ad campaigns will run throughout July and August, consisting of :30 and :15 second spots aimed at cable programming in the U.S. and Canada. Additional initiatives include online and print programs, as well as promotional and retail partnerships that will raise the anticipation for this premiere franchise.

Also to further whet appetites, players can now download the original Soulcalibur for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. Originally released in 1999, Soulcalibur remains the highest rated fighting game of all time and continues to garner critical acclaim with its graceful transition into the high definition era. Gamers can prove their worth against the world with dozens of leaderboards spanning every character and mode. Players can sharpen fighting instincts in Arcade, Survival and Training modes or challenge a friend in local-play Versus mode.

Soulcalibur IV will carry a suggested MSRP of $59.99 and a limited Premium Edition with exclusive content will be available for $79.99. Soulcalibur for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 is now available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points. Soulcalibur IV and Soulcalibur are rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com or www.soulcalibur.com.

For Soulcalibur IV online community activities and the latest updates please visit: www.whatswithinyoursoul.com.

Wonder World Amusement Park

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Majesco Studios
Platform: DS
Genre: Action/Party Game
Release: Holiday 2008

Overview
All of the fun and thrills of your favorite amusement parks and carnivals have gone portable! In Wonder World Amusement Park for DS, the complete day-at-the-park experience is in your hands with 6 themed zones full of mini games and an exhilarating ride in each. Play through a huge variety of mini-games as you win outfits and prizes for your unique character. Step right up and test your skills in a fun filled experience for the whole family!

Features

• Handheld companion title to Wonder World Amusement Park for Wii, launching this summer
• Use the Touch Screen to toss, drive, shoot, whack, fish, spin, and more as you unlock 30 different park mini-games
• Six exciting themed rides that will make your head spin!
• Explore the park’s six themed zones: Carnival, Spookyville, Fairytale, Prehistoric, Pirate and Space
• Play mini-games to win tickets to spend on prizes for your collection or new outfits and accessories for your character.
• Unlock new game modes and games
• Challenge a friend using local Wi-Fi multiplayer
• Meet 8 unique characters throughout your day at the park

Our House fact sheet

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Budcat Creations
Platforms: Wii
Genre: Action/Party
Release Date: January 2009

Overview
Your tool belt needs only the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in it to hammer, saw, paint and more in Our House, the fast-paced, house-building party game in which players compete in numerous home-improvement projects! Players race through the home store picking up valuable tool upgrades and then compete in a series of mini-games to earn upgrades and increase the value of their custom homes! Then show off your dream house to friends using WiiConnect24 and be the envy of the neighborhood!

Features

• Your Dream House: Complete home-improvement projects in fast-paced, party action to earn upgrades and increase the value of your custom home!
• The Ultimate Tool: Use the Wii Remote as your ultimate house-building tool to nail, cut, spackle and much more!
• Do-It-Yourself Projects: Projects such as Bathroom Remodel and Garden Renovation are composed of numerous mini-games including Hammer Time, Tiling, Painting and many more!
• House Styles: Choose from modern, Victorian, Asian and other styles.
• All Mixed Up: True modular home construction enables endless combinations that create personalized trophy homes.
• Register Race: it’s a mad rush through the home store to pick the next project while grabbing power-ups along the way such upgraded hammers and wrenches.
• Multiplayer: Play against up to 3 friends in Party Mode for hours of “tooling” around!
• WiiConnect24: View the progress of friends’ houses on a virtual street within The Neighborhood Mode

Roogoo coming to Wii and DS

SouthPeak’s Puzzle Game Sensation Will Release on Nintendo Consoles Winter 2008

London – July 17th, 2008 – SouthPeak Games today announced that its critically acclaimed puzzle game Roogoo will release on the Wii™ and the Nintendo DS™ later this year. Roogoo, which was previously released on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, features Nintendo DS & Wii cross-compatibility, all-new levels and game modes that take advantage of the unique features of the motion-sensitive Wii RemoteTM and Nintendo DS Touch Screen and Nintendo DS Stylus.

“Roogoo is a perfect fit for Nintendo gamers,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “It’s a great family-friendly puzzler with fantastic gameplay that can take advantage of the unique offering of these two systems. We’re very excited about making Roogoo part of the Nintendo lineup later this year.”

Players help the Roogoo by guiding colorful meteors through rotating platforms in an effort to stop the evil Meemoos from draining their planets energy. Utilizing unique, motion-sensitive Wii controls, players rotate platforms, capture pieces and stop the evil Meemoos in entirely new ways. Interactive backgrounds and new gameplay twists builds upon the addicting action found in the original. Up to four players can play in new modes that feature adversarial, cooperative and party play.

The Nintendo DS version boasts the same 3D gameplay that utilizes both screens, along with new levels, backgrounds and puzzle shapes unique to the handheld. Owners of both the Nintendo DS and Wii versions will have access to unique gameplay modes utilizing the Nintendo DS as a controller for the Wii which adds to the challenge and fun.

Roogoo will be available later this year.

For more information on Roogoo, visit www.southpeakgames.eu

Marker Man Adventures

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Developer: Glyphic Entertainment, LLC
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Action
Release Date: Holiday 2008

Overview:
It was just an ordinary day in the life of Marker Man, the loveable stick figure, and his pal Doodle Dog. That all ended abruptly, however, when Doodle went missing without a trace. Guide Marker Man through hundreds of physics based puzzles using your stylus as a creative tool to safely bring Doodle Dog home!

Features:

• Use the Touch Screen and stylus to draw your way through 150 challenging physics-based puzzles to get Marker Man from point A to point B in a scrolling world
• Draw simple geometric shapes including lines, boxes, circles, triangles and pivot points to create machines that help you progress from level to level
• Collect power-ups to help you solve difficult puzzles
• Use logic to make your way through themed levels including: Underwater, Outer Space, Snow/Ice, and more
• Sandbox play allows you to manipulate the unique physics of Marker Man in an open area
• Discover dozens of hidden areas and levels, each with unique surprises!
• Challenge your skills in three escalating difficulty modes