BIKER MICE BURN RUBBER

As the brand new television series celebrates its UK debut on CITV's Toonattik with fantastic viewing figures, The Game Factory has today announced the launch of Biker Mice from Mars for PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS formats. The action-racing videogame, based on the 90's cartoon classic, is scheduled for release in October 2006

The fearless Biker Mice are ready to rock and roll in this exciting game that sees the trio battle to save their beloved planet Mars. The planet is in the depths of destruction, as water supplies have been sabotaged, and the Biker Mice are facing a race against time to recover the one thing that can save their home; the Regenerator.

However, Hairball, leader of the ruthless feline race 'the Catatonians', and Ronald Rump, an evil corporate land developer, are both out to cause destruction and mischief. They will do anything to capture the Regenerator for their own evil purposes and prevent it from getting into the hands of these do-good Biker Mice.

Playing as one of the three leather-clad Biker Mice - Throttle the cool leader, Vinnie the fun daredevil, or Modo the gentle giant - gamers can enlist the help of friends throughout the solar system, including General Carbine and Charley the mechanic, to stop them.

The mission begins on planet Earth, as players master a total of 15 levels (PS2 only) that increase in difficulty as the game progresses. Throughout Biker Mice from Mars, there are chances to secure lethal weapons and cool gadgets that are integral to the fight against the enemies.

Players will start with a race through the streets of Chicago in 'driving' mode, blasting enemies and performing insane jumps, and end up in Mars, where both planets existence hang in the balance and only the Biker Mice can save them from destruction.

Biker Mice from Mars appeals to gamers of all ages, but specifically boys aged 12 and upwards.

PlayStation features:

· A 'Bonus System', which rewards players for achieving specific goals in each mission and encourages players to re-play missions

· Four super-tough boss fights

· The ability to take control of a wild 'hog' equipped with lasers, guns, rockets and gadgets

· The chance to see the unique blend of action, comedy, and adventure which is seen in the popular cartoon series

Nintendo DS features:

· Eight action packed racing and Melee combat missions

· The ability to for players to 'powerslide' their way around high speed tracks to defeat enemies and bosses

· Perform huge jumps across Chicago Freeways and Martian Plains

· Pick up and use weapons and objects as you brawl Melee style

Biker Mice from Mars is published by The Game Factory for Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and is released in the UK and Finland in October 2006.

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About Biker Mice

Character Group first launched the Biker Mice from Mars toy range in 1993. Sales from that year exceeded all expectations and the range sold in excess of 1.8 million units. Toy sales in the UK alone generated over £8 million. The Biker Mice from Mars brand has been revamped for 2006. It will have a harder edge, whilst combining humour and maintaining a strong moral tone. In the UK, 26 new episodes are scheduled to be broadcast starting August Bank Holiday weekend on GMTV. Biker Mice will also be shown on CITV's new freeview channel during autumn half term with more episodes planned in 2006.