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Title: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Svevan on September 27, 2006, 07:46:32 PM
11 year old female PGC readers rejoice.

THQ Releases Unfabulous, the First Ever Video Game Based on a Live-Action Nickelodeon TV Show, for Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance    


Teen Starlet, Emma Roberts, Stars in Her Very Own Video Game Featuring All the Middle School Drama From the Popular Nickelodeon    


AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. today announced that Unfabulous for the Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance has shipped to retailers throughout North America. Based on Nickelodeon's live-action television series starring Emma Roberts, the game follows the hectic life of main character Addie Singer and features key locations from the show. The game is rated "E" for everyone and is available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.    


"Unfabulous is a standout game experience that is perfectly suited for girl gamers," said John Ardell, director, global brand management, THQ. "With the girls handheld market accounting for over $40 million in sales in 2005 and showing continual growth, this is the perfect time to debut a game starring Nickelodeon's hottest new star from the top-rated Unfabulous TV show."    


"Nickelodeon's Unfabulous TV show is extremely popular among the tween market, with both the show and main character ranking extremely high in familiarity among girls ages 9-14," said Paul Jelinek, vice president, digital media products of Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. "We are extremely pleased to introduce the Unfabulous franchise as Nickelodeon's first live-action video game and to continue to bring quality entertainment to fans."

Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: wandering on September 27, 2006, 08:37:46 PM
This game doesn't sound all that fabulous.
Title: RE:Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: RocketDarkness on September 27, 2006, 08:51:04 PM
Ah, the first of hopefully many games I will write code for. =)

Ideally, future games will be more well-received.
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Kairon on September 27, 2006, 09:08:08 PM
RocketDarkness, this press release doesn't tell me much. Can you give me an insider's description of what this game plays like and what makes it unique? My ears perked up as soon as I read of your involvement, convince me to buy this!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: IceCold on September 27, 2006, 09:09:00 PM
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11 year old female PGC readers rejoice
Where are you, 18 Days? VGRevolution?
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: RocketDarkness on September 27, 2006, 09:23:32 PM
Hmm, let's see. You play as Addie (obviously), and it's a relatively straightforward "adventure" game where you go through the plot, occassionally playing minigames. The game sadly has no battery save, so it's password-based.

I'm not sure how much information I can give out, exactly. But if you have any questions, ask; and I'll try to answer them as best I can.  
Title: RE:Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Kairon on September 27, 2006, 09:44:02 PM
"Adventure" game, or today's action-adventure type "adventure" game?

Also, can you describe the tv show it's based on briefly?

Wow... a password game in this day and age... I'm gonna put that down as a plus!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: RocketDarkness on September 27, 2006, 10:01:48 PM
Adventure game as in it's plot-based. You move between areas like Addie's house and school, and you follow the plot through. In other words, you move from point A to point B, trigger plot/minigame, repeat.

TV Show: No clue, never seen it.  
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Kairon on September 27, 2006, 10:06:22 PM
Hmmm.... HMMMMMMM.... HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

I was actually thinking of trying to program a "make your own adventure" adventure plot-driven game as a side project outside of school... so I'll put that down as another plus for this game!

Now... I'd have to buy it online... but where...

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: KDR_11k on September 27, 2006, 10:44:36 PM
Can you give us the address of the game designer? I want to make sure natural selection selects against those who opt for password saves on a handheld game.
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: RocketDarkness on September 27, 2006, 11:11:21 PM
Don't blame us. The developers aren't responsible for deciding which cartridge to use; that's the publisher's job.  
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: vudu on September 28, 2006, 08:55:35 AM
I am eagerly awaiting Pryo's review.
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: KDR_11k on September 28, 2006, 11:13:19 PM
I thought Deg is responsible for these?
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Svevan on September 30, 2006, 01:10:01 AM
Who cares who's responsible so long as THE PEOPLE KNOW.  
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: ThePerm on September 30, 2006, 02:35:56 PM
is it like sailor moon for snes?
Title: RE:Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Arbok on September 30, 2006, 04:42:04 PM
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Originally posted by: PGC NewsBot
THQ Releases Unfabulous, the First Ever Video Game Based on a Live-Action Nickelodeon TV Show....


Oh?



Not like that should really be something to tout anyway...
Title: RE:Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Kairon on September 30, 2006, 05:12:29 PM
OMG! GUTS!

...wait... I hate nick..why do I remember that?

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Title: RE:Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: UniversalJuan on September 30, 2006, 05:46:37 PM
Because that was an era from which Nick didn't suck. See: Are You Afraid of the DArk, Rocko, Ren and Stimpy, Roundhouse, All That [ the good seasons w/ Lori Beth, Kenan and Kel and hte like], Legend of the Hidden Temple, Doug, must I go on? Once Spongebob moved in? Everything went downhill....
Title: RE: Unfabulous for GBA Ships
Post by: Svevan on October 01, 2006, 12:14:24 AM
I'm surprised at all the interest generated for this game by just a mere press release. Let's shock THQ by going out en masse on Monday and BUYING EVERY COPY WE CAN FIND. They would be so surprised they may just, like, I don't know...keep releasing this crap? Probably.