DigitalSpace
04-29-2005, 08:41 PM
The good news: The Gamecube is getting another exclusive title from a third party.
The bad news: It isn't going to help their kiddy image. (Although it might help them in the "kitty image" department. LOL )
NAMCO HOMETEK INC. TO PUBLISH FIRST 3D "HELLO KITTY(R)" VIDEO GAME
"Hello Kitty(R) Roller Rescue" to Roll Exclusively onto Nintendo GameCube(TM) This Summer
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 21, 2005) Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the upcoming North American release of "Hello Kitty(R) Roller Rescue" exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube(TM) entertainment system. Developed by XPEC Entertainment Inc. and published by Namco Hometek Inc., "Hello Kitty Roller Rescue" will enchant and delight fans of the beloved international icon in August 2005.
The 'Hello Kitty' property is recognized and loved on a global scale, said Jeff Lujan, Business Unit Director of Namco Hometek Inc. We are very excited to bring 'Hello Kitty' to life and give fans the chance to interact with her and other Sanrio character favorites in a delightful adventure.
"Hello Kitty Roller Rescue" is a 3D action-adventure game filled with endless exploration, whimsical worlds and more than 20 lovable Sanrio characters. In a quest to save Sanriotown from the menacing king of Block Planet, Hello Kitty and her friends must complete missions to thwart Block-O and his legions of evil yet clumsy troops from taking over their hometown. Players are immersed in a fully interactive 3D world, complete with beautiful 3D environments, sophisticated AI, zany character interactions and amusing puzzles.
For more information about Hello Kitty Roller Rescue, please visit http://www.namco.com/games/hellokitty.
Some features.. from the site itself
*More than 20 popular Sanrio characters including Badtz-Maru, Mimmy and Keroppi.
Kitty can select a partner to help her fight enemies in various stages.
New options can be purchased with special coins.
Sanriotown is a completely 3-D world, with brilliant colors and an interactive environment.
*Well-captured personalities of Sanrio characters and villains.
*Time based-seasons greetings from Sanrio characters will be sent to players.
*Five game levels varying in difficulty and ways to completion.
(Source: gamezone.com)
The bad news: It isn't going to help their kiddy image. (Although it might help them in the "kitty image" department. LOL )
NAMCO HOMETEK INC. TO PUBLISH FIRST 3D "HELLO KITTY(R)" VIDEO GAME
"Hello Kitty(R) Roller Rescue" to Roll Exclusively onto Nintendo GameCube(TM) This Summer
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 21, 2005) Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the upcoming North American release of "Hello Kitty(R) Roller Rescue" exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube(TM) entertainment system. Developed by XPEC Entertainment Inc. and published by Namco Hometek Inc., "Hello Kitty Roller Rescue" will enchant and delight fans of the beloved international icon in August 2005.
The 'Hello Kitty' property is recognized and loved on a global scale, said Jeff Lujan, Business Unit Director of Namco Hometek Inc. We are very excited to bring 'Hello Kitty' to life and give fans the chance to interact with her and other Sanrio character favorites in a delightful adventure.
"Hello Kitty Roller Rescue" is a 3D action-adventure game filled with endless exploration, whimsical worlds and more than 20 lovable Sanrio characters. In a quest to save Sanriotown from the menacing king of Block Planet, Hello Kitty and her friends must complete missions to thwart Block-O and his legions of evil yet clumsy troops from taking over their hometown. Players are immersed in a fully interactive 3D world, complete with beautiful 3D environments, sophisticated AI, zany character interactions and amusing puzzles.
For more information about Hello Kitty Roller Rescue, please visit http://www.namco.com/games/hellokitty.
Some features.. from the site itself
*More than 20 popular Sanrio characters including Badtz-Maru, Mimmy and Keroppi.
Kitty can select a partner to help her fight enemies in various stages.
New options can be purchased with special coins.
Sanriotown is a completely 3-D world, with brilliant colors and an interactive environment.
*Well-captured personalities of Sanrio characters and villains.
*Time based-seasons greetings from Sanrio characters will be sent to players.
*Five game levels varying in difficulty and ways to completion.
(Source: gamezone.com)