Majesco will publish the board game based on various Cartoon Network shows.
MAJESCO ANNOUNCES 'CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY' FOR NINTENDO GAME BOY(r) ADVANCE
Dynamic Game Play and Action-Packed Boards Highlight Party-Style Game
EDISON, NJ, April 15XX, 2003 - Cartoon Network's most popular characters go interactive as Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment, introduces Cartoon Network Block Party for the Nintendo Game Boy(r) Advance. Developed by Monkeystone Games, Cartoon Network Block Party is the second Cartoon Network title to be announced by Majesco on the Game Boy Advance, and is slated for release this fall.
"Cartoon Network Block Party complements our upcoming release of Cartoon Network Speedway and is a strong addition to Majesco's line up of quality licensed titles for the Game Boy Advance audience," said Ken Gold, Vice President of Marketing for Majesco. "Cartoon Network Block Party's dynamic game boards and wide range of mini-games create a fun and challenging multi-player competition with plenty of depth."
"Our characters interact on Cartoon Network all the time. Now it's time to see them interact in the video game space," said Chelsea Reeves, senior manager of off channel commerce. "Majesco has created a fun Cartoon Network game fans will enjoy."
Cartoon Network Block Party allows up to four players to compete "party style" to earn money for a new game room at Cartoon Network. Players must master each of the game's four colorful boards themed to a specific Cartoon Network show, including Johnny Bravo, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog and Cow and Chicken. Boards feature 21 unique mini-games to challenge a player's skills in a variety of disciplines from racing to targeting to skateboarding. The winner with the most money at the completion of a board wins a mini-game to add to the Cartoon Network game room.
Cartoon Network Block Party offers the following key features:
· Four dynamic game boards: Planet Johnnywood, Katz's Creepy Castle, The Tater Farm and Extreme Cul-De-Sac.
· Cash mini-games reward players with money so they can earn a competitive advantage or access passes to other areas of the board.
· Players complete a board by reaching the "goal square" with all of the goal conditions satisfied.
· Board spaces include "alarming events," tasks, money exchanges and more.
· 3D rendered cel-shaded animation.
· Hilarious cinematic cut scenes show additional character interaction beyond game play.
· Unlockable boards, characters and mini-games extend replay value and ensure the game is rewarding for younger players.
· Up to four players can play simultaneously with the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable(tm).
Additional information on Cartoon Network Block Party and other Majesco titles can be obtained by visiting their official website at www.majescogames.com.