Expands Product Line for Nintendo DS(TM), PlayStation(R) 2, PSP(TM), Game
Boy Advance(TM) and PC Formats in 2006
LOS ANGELES, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off its success as an
international publisher of video and computer games based on leading
international children's characters, The Game Factory today announced its
third and fourth quarter product line at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment
Exposition. Feature film and small screen stars like Garfield, The
PowerPuff Girls(TM), Johnny Bravo(TM) and Strawberry Shortcake come to life
for young gamers just in time for the holiday season. Titles for the Game
Boy Advance(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), PlayStation(R) 2, PSP(TM) and PC-CD Rom
platforms can be purchased via toy, electronic, video game, software and
mass market retailers throughout North America and Europe. The Game Factory
will be demonstrating its new titles at this evening's eFocus Press
Reception and May 10 through May 13 in South Hall Booth #1500.
"The Game Factory is proud to be exhibiting amongst our peers for the
first time at E3 this year," said Henrik Mathiasen, president for The Game
Factory. "Our deep portfolio of children's video and computer games based
on growing and established licenses has been quietly gaining acclaim over
the past year. With our presence here at E3, we have the opportunity to
bring our quality gaming experiences for young gamers to the attention of a
mass audience."
Third and fourth quarter 2006 releases:
o Cartoon Network Racing - Gamers will race in 18 different environments
including 6 show-based locations, including Dexter's Laboratory and Aron
City. All environments are interactive allowing gamers to change it,
open shortcuts, unleash hazards to delay opponents, and even find hidden
speed-ups. To extend playability, users can choose from multiple game
modes: Championship mode, Time Trial mode, and multiplayer modes. Ages
5+; NDS and PS2
o Code Lyoko - Mirroring the stylized animation of the popular television
program, the game enables users to experience 3D action role playing
within the world of Lyoko and 2D adventuring in the "Real World." 40
different towers are filled with devious traps, puzzles and secret areas
to overcome as well as enemies to defeat. Using classical RPG mechanics
of "levelling up" and learning new skills, abilities, and magical Lyoko
Lore powers, players become digital heroes who can vanquish their
enemies. "Code Lyoko" takes full advantage of the Nintendo DS system
such as the touch screen and wireless multiplayer. Ages 5+
o Legend of the Dragon - Players join the battle by taking on the role of
one of the characters from this universe. All the important places from
the cartoon series including, the 12 sacred temples, The Dragon Dojo,
The Zodiac Master's hideout, The Temple of Shadow Dragon, The Great Wall
of China and Hong Kong Bay are present in the game as combat arenas. The
eight different game modes including PlayQuest, Arcade, Training,
Survival and more ensure hours of challenging game play. To multiply the
fun, three of the modes are multiplayer. The game will also match the
3D animation from the television program. Ages 7+; PS2 and PSP
o Garfield 2 / A Tale of Two Kitties - Garfield has managed to take a trip
to London by hiding himself in the luggage of his owner, Jon Arbuckle.
Players are asked to help Garfield overcome obstacles and finish
exciting missions while fighting opponents, solving puzzles, and
participating in racing and flying challenges! Fun tempo missions ask
the player to listen to the music and help Garfield dance to the rhythm.
Varying levels of difficulty allows players to enjoy hours of
re-playability. Ages 7+; PC, PS2 and NDS
o Strawberry Shortcake Strawberryland Games - Strawberry Shortcake, along
with her berry best friends and their pets Pupcake, Custard and
Marmalade, is getting ready to participate in the Nearly-Once-a-Yearly
Strawberryland Games. Compete as Strawberry Shortcake and Blueberry
Muffin in three different Strawberryland events: Berry Boarding down the
whip cream slopes of the Sundae Mountains, Balloon Rise through candy
cloud skies of Strawberryland and Black Liquorice Leap from one end of
Punchbowl Pond to the River. Several levels of difficulty for each mini
game make the game exciting, appropriate and challenging for children of
different ages. Players can take full advantage of the special Nintendo
DS features such as the DS Stylus and the touch screen or even play a
two player wireless version of Berry Boarding using the wireless
multiplayer feature. Ages 5+; NDS
o Strawberry Shortcake Adventures in the Land of Dreams - Based on the
upcoming movie release Sweet Dreams, players can interact with
everyone's favorite redhead, while helping her good friends Angel Cake,
Gingersnap, Orange Blossom and Huckleberry Pie celebrate her birthday.
Each friend has prepared a tricky "mini game" behind their houses and
each time she succeeds Strawberry receives a clue for what to do next.
Players also help Strawberry fight the mysterious Sour Berries while
working unusual tools such as the Whip Cream gun and the Ice Cuber
to overcome obstacles in the games. Ages 5+; PS2
About THE GAME FACTORY
The Game Factory, trading as The American Game Factory, Inc in North
America, is an international publisher of video and computer games based on
leading international children's characters. It is a subsidiary of the K.E.
Mathiasen Group A/S, the largest Nordic company within children's licenses
and spanning many different product categories such as: Apparel, toys,
candy, home furnishing and games. For more corporate and product
information, please visit http://www.gamefactorygames.com
SOURCE The Game Factory
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Karen Lynch for The Game Factory,
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