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Minneapolis, MN – March 8, 2012 – Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today released new information for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ hand-held system versions of the upcoming BATTLESHIP® videogame. Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval strategy game BATTLESHIP, this seek-and-find adventure is taken to spectacular new heights. Developed by Magic Pockets, the Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS versions offer turn-based strategy gameplay as players are at the helm of their own naval fleet trying to fend off the alien advancement.

Players are in the middle of alien warfare on the high seas and are in charge of a naval fleet of real-world vessels like submarines, destroyers, patrol boats and more. Turn-based gameplay features elements of actual naval warfare command as well as Navy personnel characters that each have their own unique abilities and are key to defeating the alien invasion. With unlockable content and customizable modes, each BATTLESHIP videogame experience is exclusive to the Admiral behind the controller!

The Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS versions are rated “E10+ for Everyone 10+” by the ESRB. Versions for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system are rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB. All versions are available May 2012 in North America and April 2012 in Europe. For more information on the game, please visit www.battleshipthevideogame.com.

Source: Activision PR


Nintendo Show 3D: March 8, 2012
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream Video
Fun! Fun! Minigolf Touch! Video
Kid Icarus: Uprising Medusa Video
Zuma’s Revenge Video


The first two screenshots were labeled as Wii images, but they honestly look like 3DS captures to me… especially based on the resolution.


Mario Stadium, Hard Court

– “A legendary court revered by top players”
– Bounce = Strong
– Ball Speed = Normal

Mario Stadium, Grass Court

– “Tennis aces face off on this famous court”
– Bounce = weak
– Ball speed = fast


Nintendo eShop
• Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! – Play minigolf with your Mii™ character and master new cups and trick-shot challenges in beautiful environments. The perfect touch-screen controls make for a fun and rewarding putting experience. (For Nintendo 3DS™)

Nintendo eShop and Nintendo DSiWare™
• Zuma’s Revenge™ – An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to a newly evolved world of Zuma ruled by evil tiki bosses. Fire stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls in this ball-blasting challenge. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)



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