LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, and Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) today announced BEN 10 Galactic Racing is now available in North America on the Nintendo DS™ system, Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. BEN 10 Galactic Racing will also be available on the Nintendo 3DS™ system on October 24th. The game is also currently under development for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, planned for release in 2012, and will take advantage of many features the platform has to offer.
The first racing game in the multi-million unit selling BEN 10 franchise, BEN 10 Galactic Racing allows fans to enjoy a BEN 10 multiplayer experience like never before. Players will be able to compete in several epic races as some of their favorite characters from the BEN 10 series, including Ben, Kevin or one of 13 aliens. They’ll zoom through more than 25 exhilarating and challenging Grand Prix tracks in a race to the finish line!
“BEN 10 is a franchise loved by millions of fans worldwide, and we are thrilled to create the first kart racing gameplay experience for the series,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of production, D3P. “The BEN 10 television series created the perfect platform for a kart racer and fans will be pleased to see all their favorite alien abilities from the show are captured and come to life on the race track.”
Each character in BEN 10 Galactic Racing has special abilities they can use on the track, and Ben can transform into different aliens mid-race. In addition to the wide selection of Grand Prix tracks, players can choose from more than 30 karts, each with its own unique handling abilities.
“The Ben 10 interactive franchise from D3 has been so successful because it captures the great characters and strong storyline that is core to the long-running television series,” said Pete Yoder, vice president of consumer products, CNE. “BEN 10 Galactic Racing is a great expansion of our video game franchise as it brings the fun and action from the show in to the racing genre for the first time and delivers a great gaming experience.”
BEN 10 Galactic Racing lets players use offensive and defensive attacks themed to each character’s abilities as well as unique Omni-Node Pick-Ups, including a special Ultimate power that unleashes a super-charged, race-changing boost of speed, for those who fall too far behind. Players can race with or against friends in any of the various game modes where up to four players can compete on the same screen at one time. These modes also allow players to win Galactic Grand Prix trophies from each of the circuits or race their favorite tracks in an attempt to set record-breaking times in Time Trials mode.
BEN 10 Galactic Racing introduces the character Fasttrack, one of Ben’s new aliens making his video game debut on Xbox 360, the Wii™ system from Nintendo, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo 3DS™. Nintendo DS™ players can play as Diamondhead, another popular alien hero from the series, who uses one of his mighty fists to shoot shards to block other racers!
BEN 10 Galactic Racing for Nintendo DS™ is developed by Tantalus. All other versions are developed by Monkey Bar Games. BEN 10 Galactic Racing is rated “E” for Everyone (Nintendo DS™ version: Mild Cartoon Violence; all other versions: Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence) by the ESRB.
For more information on BEN 10 Galactic Racing, please visit: www.Ben10GalacticRacing.com.
About Cartoon Network Enterprises
Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks’ award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, Generator Rex, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adventure Time, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as the exclusive global licensing agent for the full portfolio of brands from Spin Master Ltd., as well as Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
About D3Publisher
D3Publisher is a leading video game publisher for the Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ handheld systems, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine 2™. For more information about D3Publisher and its products, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.
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