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Windows LiveReal Heroes: Firefighter for the Wii™ system and Firefighter Cancer Support Network Join Forces for Fire Safety Week 2009
Videogame’s “Thinking Fire Technology” Presents Families with Unique Opportunity to Teach and Learn Fire Safety
Real Heroes: Firefighter for the Nintendo Wii, presented by Crave Entertainment and published by Conspiracy Entertainment, puts players in the role of a probationary firefighter getting their start in a big city fire station. Developed by Epicenter Studios under the advisement of real firefighters from initial design to play-through, the game delivers an authentic firefighting experience where the enemy is a living, breathing fire. The fire comes to life through Epicenter’s “Thinking Fire Technology” system which recreates authentic fire behavior and responses. Players will gain hands-on experience with the dangers of fire and have the opportunity to utilize the powerful hoses, axes, saws, hydraulic spreaders and other real-life fire-fighting tools through the use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls. In addition, players will be presented with real fire safety tips for use in their everyday lives as they progress through the game.
To honor the firefighting community and all that they do, Epicenter and Crave have committed to monetary donations to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN). Epicenter will be making a donation based on each copy of the game sold while Crave has committed to a predetermined contribution. FCSN is a national organization created to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention and screening among firefighters. In addition, FCSN’s mentor program brings the many firefighters who are diagnosed with and in treatment for cancer-related illnesses together to share information about doctors, treatment options and their experiences.
FCSN will be included in all promotional materials tied to Real Heroes: Firefighter and Crave has sent 1500 copies of the game to firehouses across the country. Real Heroes: Firefighter is “Rated E-10” and available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.99. More information about Real Heroes: Firefighter can be found at http://www.realheroesfirefighter.com.