World’s Most Recognizable Video Game Character Returns with Family-Friendly Entertainment Exclusively on Wii
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (June 15, 2010) – Wakka. Wakka. Wakka. The “Pac” is back as NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S.., celebrates PAC-MAN’s 30th birthday with the announcement of PAC-MAN PartyTM exclusively for Wii. PAC-MAN Party combines traditional franchise elements with multiplayer sensibilities to bring a dynamic party game filled with zany mini-games and challenges. Utilizing the Wii RemoteTM, the game’s easy to pick-up-and-play controls will have players using their skills and reflexes to compete against one another as they move about several unique virtual game boards. PAC-MAN Party is scheduled to be released throughout PAL territories this autumn.
Reigning as one of the top pop cultural icons since his introduction in 1980, PAC-MAN remains a global phenomenon that has yielded hundreds of products including video games. PAC-MAN Party continues this legacy by offering a game that captures the spirit of the franchise and provides engaging entertainment that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With more than 45 exciting mini-games, PAC-MAN Party provides a rewarding and challenging social gaming experience regardless of skill level. From the time-based trials of rolling a giant snowball and knocking your friends off a mountain top, to adventures that require more precision and endurance, players will be fully engaged as they use the Wii Remote’s motion, pointing and button control capabilities.
EA ANNOUNCES THE SIMS 3 FOR THE NEW NINTENDO 3DS HANDHELD SYSTEM
World’s Most Popular Life Simulator Franchise* Comes to a 3D World in 2011
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 15, 2010 – The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the critically-acclaimed The SimsTM 3 is in development for the Nintendo 3DSTM, and will be available in 2011. The Sims 3, a global success on the PC, Mac and mobile devices, will launch this fall on the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, WiiTM and Nintendo DSTM making it accessible from every gaming touch point available.“We’re bringing players the first true 3D life simulation game on a handheld utilizing the ground breaking technology of the Nintendo 3DS,” explained Sam Player, Executive Producer at EA. “With new features like face mapping, a living open neighborhood, connectivity like never before and an all-new feature called “Karma Powers,” we’re making it easier than ever for gamers to play with life from the gaming platform of their choice.”
