Topic: Berenstain Bears Headed To The GBA

[Karl Castaneda #2]

The classic book series growls its way onto handhelds, courtesy of Namco.

NAMCO HOMETEK INC. ANNOUNCES "THE BERENSTAIN BEARS(TM) AND THE SPOOKY OLD TREE"    

Classic Children’s Characters Come To Life In This Exciting Platform Adventure For The Game Boy(R) Advance    

SANTA CLARA, Ca., (May 6, 2005) – Global video games publisher, Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the first title based on the popular "Berenstain Bears" license, "The Berenstain Bears(TM) and the Spooky Old Tree."  "The Berenstain Bears" series of books and TV specials has been delighting youngsters around the world for over 4 decades.  Now, with the blessing of creators Stan and Jan Berenstain, Brother Bear, Sister Bear and cousin Fred make the leap to interactive entertainment for a new generation of children to enjoy.  Based on the best-selling book that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide, the game takes players on an exciting nighttime adventure. "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree" is slated to ship for the Game Boy(R) Advance in September 2005.    

“Selecting 'The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree' from the popular book series was an obvious choice for an action-filled video game.  With its immense popularity, great creepy-crawlies, and scary spooks, 'The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree' is a great game for kids, young adults, and a must have title for all fans of the series.  We look forward to contributing to this world renowned franchise,” said Jeff Lujan, business director, Namco Hometek Inc.    

About "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree":
 "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree" is the most crocodile, spider and bat-infested game in the history of spooky! When the Bears are caught in a thunderous storm and lose their way, they take shelter in a looming, crooked old oak tree in the heart of a dark wood. This giant oak turns out to be The Spooky Old Tree, and without a moment’s rest, the Bears must work together to confront the many frightful beasts dwelling within.    

FEATURES:
 * Based on the celebrated, award-winning book "The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree."
 * Play as Brother Bear, Sister Bear or loyal Cousin Fred. Use each Bear’s unique skills to escape the Old Tree and find the way home.
 * Chilling confrontations lurk in every corner of the game’s expansive levels. Challenge terrible crocs, creepy creepycrawlies and spooky swarms of bats.
 * Vivid cartoon graphics modeled on Stan and Jan Berenstain’s classic illustrations.

[Ian Sane]

Wow.  Namco really IS going after every licence they can.  Well at the very least the kids who play these games will probably get something reasonably okay.  Kids are going to play licenced games no matter what see we might as well have a decent publisher own the rights to it.  When I was a kid I wanted to play Duck Tales and Ninja Turtles games just because of the licence and I was fortunate enough that decent devs like Capcom and Konami were making them instead of something like THQ.

[Nephilim]

wow looks like they baised there game on earthworm jim baised on those pics yuck

[foolish03]

Oh snap!!!! Portable berenstein bears.  

[joshnickerson]

Is it just disturbing to me that all three of the characters are just pallet swaps of each other...?