Topic: Shrek Super Party Wins Special Award

[WindyMan]

It's a Parents' Choice award, which apparently means that moms and dads around the country would much rather play this game instead of going to work.

Three Cheers for the Ogre! Shrek Super Party Wins Parents' Choice Award

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2003--TDK Mediactive, Inc. announced today that Shrek® Super Party has been designated a 2003 Parents' Choice FunStuff Award winner. The Parents' Choice Awards are presented by the Parents' Choice Foundation.  

Identifying the best products for children of different ages, backgrounds, skills, and interests, the Parents' Choice Awards are given to products that meet and exceed standards set by educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents, and kids themselves. During its twenty-five year history, the Parents' Choice Awards program has established the benchmarks of achievement in children's media; trust with consumers and credibility with the press.  

"Shrek® is a great brand; the games appeal to a wide audience and are fun for the whole family to play together," said Vincent Bitetti, chief executive officer of TDK Mediactive. "We're honored that the Parents' Choice Foundation has presented us with this award."  

Fast-paced fun and multi-player action come to the living room in Shrek® Super Party. Up to four players can take part simultaneously, all competing to win the most bug juice and have their ultimate wishes granted. Players can choose from their favorite characters, including Shrek®, Princess Fiona(TM), Lord Farquaad(TM), Donkey, Monsieur Hood and Thelonious. The ogre-iffic party game is available on Nintendo GameCube(TM) video game system, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft.  

About The Parents' Choice Foundation  

Established in 1978, Parents' Choice Foundation is the nation's oldest not-for-profit evaluator of children's books, videos, toys, audios, computer software, television, and magazines. The Foundation's mission is to provide parents with information to participate wisely in their children's learning. More information can be found at www.parents-choice.org.