Games from leading publishers to appear on current and next generation
platforms and feature properties targeting all ages of gamers
Lineup features highly anticipated video games based on Paramount's The
Godfather from Electronic Arts, Paramount's The Warriors from Rockstar Games,
Nickelodeon Movies Barnyard from THQ as well as multiplayer sequel titles to
Nickelodeon TV properties such as SpongeBob and videogame franchises such as
Tak from THQ
NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Viacom Consumer Products, along with its
publishing partners, will introduce its broadest portfolio ever of videogames
based on the company's popular TV, game and movie properties at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles May 18-20.
Debuting at E3 this year will be two highly anticipated titles based on
films from the Paramount film library, The Godfather from Electronic Arts and
The Warriors from Rockstar Games. Additionally, Gameloft will be featuring a
wireless game based on upon Steven Spielberg's upcoming film, War of the
Worlds, starring Tom Cruise.
For the younger set, comes a portfolio of games from THQ based on hit
Nickelodeon TV and game franchises. Included in the lineup will be new
SpongeBob SquarePants and Tak titles which both focus for the first time on
competitive and multiplayer gaming. E3 will also mark the premiere of a game
based on Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming CGI-animated film Barnyard.
Finally, for the preschool gamer, comes a couple of edutainment titles; a
PC title based upon the upcoming Dora the Explorer Video Premiere special,
Dance to the Rescue from Atari and Dora's first ever PlayStation(R) 2 computer
entertainment system title, Journey to the Purple Planet from 2K Games.
"Viacom Consumer Products represents the leading properties for kids and
adults," said Steve Youngwood, Senior VP for the division. "At E3 we will
reveal the breadth of product from our portfolio and the tremendous presence
these properties have in videogames," he said.
Titles featured at E3 in our publishing partners' booths are:
FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES
The Godfather
A non-linear action-adventure game set within the first movie allows
players to create their own mob character to have their own experience within
the Corleone family as well as reliving some classic moments from the film.
Several actors are also lending their voice in addition to their likeness such
as James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen, and Marlon Brando
as Don Corleone.
(Electronic Arts; PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox(R), Microsoft Xbox
360(TM), PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R) Portable) entertainment system, Windows PC)
The Warriors
An action-adventure game set in New York City1979. The storyline of the
game takes place at night in the sub-culture of gang warfare that takes place
throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, and Coney Island.
(Rockstar Games; PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox)
War of the Worlds
A 2D side-scroller, War of the Worlds is based on the upcoming motion
picture from Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks. The game takes a unique
perspective on the genre and story and by allowing the player to wreak havoc
on earth as a devastating alien. The game will be released with the movie
release on June 29th.
(Gameloft; Mobile)
FROM NICKELODEON MOVIES:
Barnyard
Based on the upcoming movie from Paramount and Nickelodeon Movies, players
will interact with their favorite Barnyard characters as they form alliances,
join teams, go on quests and play mini-games. The game features a fully
interactive, 3D world that will call upon players to prove that they have what
it takes to be the biggest party animal of all.
(THQ; PlayStation 2, Nintendo(R) GameCube(TM), Nintendo Game Boy(R)
Advance and Windows PC)
A Series of Unfortunate Events: Mini Games
Follow the Baudelaire orphans as their luck goes awfully bad to incredibly
worse. Only by combining talents will the orphans stay one step ahead of
their distant uncle, the evil Count Olaf. Play as all three kids, navigate
through 10 minigames and unlock secret bonus content as you embark on this
series of unfortunate challenges! A collection of games ranging from memory
challenges to trivia to tricky puzzles, this game has something for everyone.
(Activision: Windows PC)
FROM NICKELODEON:
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge: With the Tak franchise having shipped more
than 2 million units worldwide, Tak is back with another highly anticipated
adventure as the top teams from Tak's world come to compete in The Great Juju
Challenge. Representing the Pupanunu tribe are Tak and Lok who, for the first
time in cooperative gameplay, face great adversity in the form of wild animals
and menacing new tribes. This exciting adventure combines unique puzzles,
time-based strategies and a robust combat system allowing players to hone
their skills to rise against the toughest competitors and receive the grandest
reward ever given by the Great Jujus!
(THQ: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo DS(TM)
and Game Boy Advance)
SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, PANTS!: In the first multiplayer
party game based on SpongeBob SquarePants, up to four players can engage in
classic SpongeBob-style madness. Fans play in both competitive and
cooperative gaming environments to win the ultimate chance to become a cast
member as one of 10 different character roles in a special episode of "The
Adventures of Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy."
(THQ: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Windows PC, and
Nintendo Game Boy Advance; An additional SpongeBob SquarePants adventure,
SpongeBob: The Yellow Avenger, will be available for PSP system and Nintendo
DS)
Nicktoons Unite!
For the first time ever, the greatest Nicktoons' villains face off against
an all-star team of Nicktoons characters including SpongeBob, Timmy Turner,
Jimmy Neutron, and Danny Phantom in an awesome four-person cooperative
multiplayer action adventure game! The game features unique combat abilities
for each playable character with over 30 usable gadgets and powers selectable
among all 4 players. It's good vs. evil where only one set of Nicktoons will
prevail.
(THQ; PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance)
Fairly OddParents: Clash With The Anti-World
An all-new Fairly OddParents adventure with a major twist is launching on
Game Boy Advance. Crocker's experiment has backfired and turns Timmy's world
into the Anti-World where everything is opposite. Timmy is thrust into an
adventure to save the world from the evil Anti-Fairies in this game that
features Cosmo and Wanda as playable characters for the first time ever, as
well as a wish fulfillment system that turns Timmy into action-hero characters
with unique melee attacks.
(THQ; Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy
Danny Phantom's first video game contains all of the superhero action and
humor of the TV series and allows players to use Danny's incredible
superpowers in an exciting new ghost-catching adventure. The game features
fast-paced, side-scrolling action that follows the storyline from "The
Ultimate Enemy" episode which will air on Nickelodeon in Fall 2005. Players
will be able to experience all of Danny's paranormal powers from the TV show
including his ability to fly, walk through walls, shoot ghostly beams and
perform the new "Ghostly Wail."
(THQ; Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
FROM NICK JR:
Dora the Explorer: Dance to the Rescue
In partnership with Atari and based on the upcoming direct-to-video
episode, Dance to the Rescue marks Dora's fifth PC adventure. When a mean
dancing elf tricks Swiper and traps him in a bottle, Dora needs to Dance to
the Rescue! Help Dora and Boots move and groove through a pyramid and across
an ocean, parachute down to Star Mountain and bike their way up Shape Hill.
Along the way Dora will learn the dances she'll need to know to dance her way
into the King's Dance Contest and win One Big Wish to save Swiper! Explore
the Dance Adventure Center where players can create their own dance scenes,
print out dance lessons and make up dance moves!
(Atari; Windows PC)
Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet
Join Dora and Boots as they embark on an intergalactic adventure to return
some alien friends home to the Purple Planet! Fly through space with Dora and
Boots and stop along the way to explore four extraordinary planetary
environments. Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and encounter new alien
creatures in this adventure made for all ages.
(2KGames; PlayStation 2)
About Viacom Consumer Products
Viacom Consumer Products is a part of Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer
Products (NVCP). NVCP manages the merchandise licensing, home video, music,
book and interactive software businesses for Nickelodeon brands and characters
as well as the properties of Comedy Central, Spike TV and MTV Networks
International, as well as some non-Viacom properties. In addition, NVCP
manages the merchandise, interactive, book, and wireless licensing for
Paramount Pictures. The NVCP business represents over $4 billion in retail
sales. Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central and Spike
TV are trademarks of Viacom International Inc
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