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Unfabulous for GBA Ships

by Evan Burchfield - September 27, 2006, 9:46 pm EDT
Total comments: 18

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."

Talkback

wanderingSeptember 27, 2006

This game doesn't sound all that fabulous.

RocketDarknessSeptember 27, 2006

Ah, the first of hopefully many games I will write code for. =)

Ideally, future games will be more well-received.

KaironCarmine Red, Associate EditorSeptember 27, 2006

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

IceColdSeptember 27, 2006

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11 year old female PGC readers rejoice
Where are you, 18 Days? VGRevolution? face-icon-small-tongue.gif

RocketDarknessSeptember 27, 2006

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.

KaironCarmine Red, Associate EditorSeptember 27, 2006

"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

RocketDarknessSeptember 27, 2006

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.

KaironCarmine Red, Associate EditorSeptember 27, 2006

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

KDR_11kSeptember 27, 2006

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.

RocketDarknessSeptember 27, 2006

Don't blame us. The developers aren't responsible for deciding which cartridge to use; that's the publisher's job.

vuduSeptember 28, 2006

I am eagerly awaiting Pryo's review.

KDR_11kSeptember 28, 2006

I thought Deg is responsible for these?

SvevanEvan Burchfield, Staff AlumnusSeptember 30, 2006

Who cares who's responsible so long as THE PEOPLE KNOW.

ThePermSeptember 30, 2006

is it like sailor moon for snes?

ArbokSeptember 30, 2006

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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?

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Not like that should really be something to tout anyway...

KaironCarmine Red, Associate EditorSeptember 30, 2006

OMG! GUTS!

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

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

UniversalJuanSeptember 30, 2006

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 , Legend of the Hidden Temple, Doug, must I go on? Once Spongebob moved in? Everything went downhill....

SvevanEvan Burchfield, Staff AlumnusOctober 01, 2006

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.

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