D3Publisher of Europe Ltd. announces the imminent release of Cabbage Patch Kids®: The Patch Puppy Rescue for Game Boy® Advance.
Cambridge, UK. April 19, 2006 - Just in time
for Spring, the Cabbage Patch Kids® are back on the scene and
finding their way into the hands of Game Boy® Advance
players. D3Publisher of Europe Ltd. (D3PE), a publisher and
developer of interactive entertainment software, announced
today the release of Cabbage Patch Kids: The Patch Puppy
Rescue for Game Boy® Advance, where players can help rescue
the mischievous puppies that have escaped from the Babyland
Playroom.
"Two generations later, Cabbage Patch Kids are still one of
the most beloved and popular children's products of all
time," said Nick Clarkson, PR & Marketing Manager for
D3PE. "We are proud to introduce a new generation of children
to the fun and adventures of the 'Kids in a whole new way on
Game Boy® Advance."
While seeking out the lost puppies, players may choose from a
randomly generated selection and play as a unique Cabbage
Patch Kid. Players will have the ability to help fellow 'Kids
find their puppies, each into their own mischief, while
encountering different events in town. By helping friends,
players will be given hints to the whereabouts of the
puppies. All environments and puppies are interactive and
there is a variety of exciting, unlockable content, including
hidden story elements, characters and cool mini games.
Since the birth of Cabbage Patch Kids in 1983, more than 100
million one-of-a-kind 'Kids have been "adopted" throughout
the world. Now in the 21st century, this must-have toy of the
1980's has found a new home, inside a video game, the new
trend of entertainment. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Patch Puppy
Rescue for Game Boy® Advance is set for a May 26th release
with an MSRP of £19.99.
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 GameCubeTM, 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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Sheraton House
Castle Park
Cambridge
CB3 0AX
+44 (0)1223 370080
About Original Appalachian Artworks
Original Appalachian Artworks, Inc. (OAA) founded in 1978 by
Cabbage Patch Kids creator, Xavier Roberts, is a privately
held corporation located in Cleveland, Georgia. Owners of the
world famous Cabbage Patch Kids brand and home to BabyLand
General® Hospital, one of Georgia's top tourist attractions,
OAA also manages a wide range of other projects, while
continuing to deliver hand-stitched one-of-a-kind,
soft-sculpture Cabbage Patch Kids. For more information visit
www.cabbagepatchkids.com.
About 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
Headquartered in New York City with international offices in
London, 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) is a global
provider of children's entertainment and merchandise
licensing. 4Kids, through its wholly owned subsidiaries,
provides domestic and international merchandise licensing;
television, film, music and home video production and
distribution; media planning and buying; product development
and Web site development. 4Kids represents all merchandise
licensing rights for the Cabbage Patch Kids. For further
information, please visit the Company's Web sites at www.4KidsEntertainment.com and www.4Kids.TV.