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®2, GameCube® and Game Boy® Advance
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002-- Leading children's video game publisher, NewKidCo International Inc. (OTCBB:NKCIF - News; TSE:NKC - News) 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.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Game Boy and Game Boy Color are trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc. (c) 1989, 1998 Nintendo of America Inc. Game Boy Advance is the trademark of Nintendo. (c) 2001 Nintendo. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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About NewKidCo International
NewKidCo International Inc. (TSE:NKC - News; OTCBB:NKCIF - News), headquartered in New York City, New York, publishes children's video games based on popular licensed characters, for interactive entertainment game systems from Sony Computer Entertainment, Nintendo and Microsoft. NewKidCo publishes and distributes their products directly in North America and in Europe through distribution partner, Ubi Soft Entertainment SA. For more information please visit www.newkidco.com
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