D3Publisher of Europe Ltd. announces the forthcoming release of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie and the Amp for the NintendoDS™
Cambridge, UK. April 19, 2006 - D3Publisher
of Europe Ltd. (D3PE), a publisher and developer of
interactive entertainment software today announced its first
game for the NintendoDS will be based on Cartoon
Network Enterprises (CNE) hit animated series Hi Hi Puffy
AmiYumiTM. The
game is set for a September 2006 release. D3PE recently
announced the release of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: Kaznapped for
the Nintendo Game Boy® Advance in May 2006.
"We continue to be impressed with the outstanding ratings
performance of the Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi show," said Nick
Clarkson, PR and Marketing Manager for D3PE. "Cartoon
Network's commitment to the franchise, both on-air and with
consumer products, solidified our decision to move forward
with an all new DS version of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi in
September 2006."
"Kids today not only enjoy but, frankly, expect to find their
favorite character properties available to them on multiple
entertainment platforms," added John Friend, senior vice
president of Cartoon Network Enterprises. "D3Publisher has
proven to be an exceptional creator and marketer of
innovative electronic games based on a variety of original
characters. We're very excited to see how they will translate
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi's musical, comedy and fantasy action
elements into their first-ever NintendoDSTMrelease."
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi for the NintendoDSTM introduces a brand new gaming
genre - the 'Rock 'n' Roll Brawler' - targeted primarily for
kids 6-11. This action packed adventure allows players to
call upon the powers of rock and roll to defeat their enemies
as they travel the globe using only their instruments as
weapons! With the NintendoDSTM, action is presented on the
upper screen while the actual control takes the form of a
guitar located on the Touch Pad, and players can enjoy the
action solo, or with 2-Player WiFi cooperative mode. Other
game features of Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi for the
NintendoDSTM
include:
- Familiar locations from the TV episodes, where players fight off crazed fans, talent suckers and other bands.
- A chance to earn popularity points with the fans as well as gifts by rocking out on stage.
- Upgrades to guitars and accessories at shops found in each level that unlock new combos.
- Quirky mini-games such as make your own sushi, which Ami and Yumi can eat or feed to their pet cats.
About D3Publisher of Europe Ltd.
D3Publisher of Europe Ltd is a subsidiary of D3Publisher
Inc., with headquarters in Tokyo. D3Publisher of Europe's
strategic focus is on licensed and original titles from
leading third-party developers that appeal to mass-market
consumers or gaming enthusiasts. Based in Cambridge, UK,
D3Publisher of Europe distributes and publishes software for
personal computers and the major console platforms including
Game Boy® Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo
DSTM,
PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, PSP portable entertainment
system and both the Xbox® and Xbox 360® video game systems
from Microsoft. For additional information on D3Publisher of
Europe and its products, visit the website at http://www.d3p.co.uk
Contact:
Nick Clarkson (n.clarkson@d3p.co.uk)
D3Publisher Europe
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