NewKidCo Brings Dora the
Explorer, Dr. Seuss, Tom and Jerry, E.T. The
Extra-Terrestrial, and the Entire Little League Baseball
League Out to Play in 2002
Extensive
Line-up Launching For Popular Interactive Systems
Including PlayStation(R)2, GameCube(R) and Game Boy(R)
Advance
Leading
children's video game publisher, NewKidCo International
Inc. (OTCBB:NKCIF) (TSE:NKC) officially announced its
upcoming line-up today. At this year's Electronic
Entertainment Expo, the company unveiled next generation
games from their impressive catalog of licensees based on
well-known licensed properties including Dora the
Explorer, Dr. Seuss, Tom and Jerry, Little League
Baseball and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. The new games
received an enthusiastic response from retailers, media
and attendees during E3.
"We
are excited to bring this incredible cast of characters
to life in new interactive adventures," said Henry
Kaplan, CEO of NewKidCo. "We have fully utilized the
capabilities of the leading next generation platforms to
develop some of our most entertaining titles to
date."
The
following is a partial list of the new video games
scheduled for release in 2002:
Tom and Jerry in War of
the Whiskers for PlayStation(R)2
and GameCube(R)
Scheduled release date: PS1: June 2002, GCube: October
2002
-- Rated T for Teen, this is the first PS2 and GameCube
"all ages brawler"
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Return To The Green Planet
for
PlayStation 2
Scheduled release date: October 2002
-- The storyline for this game was taken from the graphic
novel
(of the same name) that was to be used as the basis for
the
sequel that was never made. This, in essence, is the
sequel to
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Search for Dragora for
GameCube
Scheduled release date: October 2002
-- It's a race against time as E.T. collects plants from
all over
the galaxy, cross-pollinating them in an attempt to grow
a new
flower (Dragora) that generates live-giving energies
Dora the Explorer: The Hunt for Pirate Pig's Treasure for
Game Boy(R) Advance
Scheduled release date: October 2002
-- A strong license for both young boys and girls, this
game
features all of the "key" Dora characters
(i.e.: Dora, Boots,
Map, Backpack, Swiper the Fox, Tico, Benny and the Fiesta
Trio)
The Super Stoo-Pendous World of Dr. Seuss for Game Boy
Advance
Scheduled release date: October 2002
-- Various levels, rich with Seussian humor and
adventure, pit our
heroes against such wacky characters as Thing 1 and Thing
2,
the Onceler, Sylvester McMonkey McBean and that infamous
trouble-maker, the Cat in the Hat
Little League Baseball 2002 for Game Boy Advance
Scheduled release date: August 2002
-- Stays true to the official Little League rules and
regulations,
featuring six inning games, for quick competition. (In
T-ball,
the games are four innings in length.) In the event of a
tie,
extra inning games are allowed
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Venrom's Assault for Game Boy
Advance
Scheduled release date: October 2002
-- Many new powers are demonstrated by E.T. such as
levitation,
a telekinetic hold, telepathic persuasion, the heart stun
beam
and the ability to teleport enemies to different
locations
Tom & Jerry in Infurnal Escape for Game Boy Advance
Scheduled release date: November 2002
-- Highly detailed backgrounds rendered directly from the
"classic" era toons within 15 levels featuring
Tom in his first
starring role against overpowering foes
Muppet Pinball Mayhem for Game Boy Advance
Scheduled release date: June 2002
-- Realistic pinball simulation that lets kids play as
one of
multiple Muppet characters, including Miss Piggy, Kermit,
Gonzo
and Animal, each with unique play characteristics
The
company has additional games in development for 2002
including Dora the Explorer for PlayStation One scheduled
for Q4. The company is currently in negotiations for
additional sports titles to complement its kids sports
line.
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