Natsume announced that both Harvest Moon: Animal Parade and Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands are available now.

Animal Parade is the newest Wii iteration of the Harvest Moon series. Taking place in Harmonica Town, players have to collect the five elemental bells and awaken the Harvest King to help crops grow again. One of the new additions this time around is the ability to ride practically anything with four legs, and take care of exotic pets such as penguins and pandas.

In Sunshine Islands, a direct sequel to last year's DS entry, Island of Happiness, players must collect the magical Sun Stones to raise sunken islands. There are also mini-games to play, animals to care for, and lovers to woo.

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is available on Wii for $49.99, and Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is available on DS for $29.99.

NATSUME'S HARVEST MOON: ANIMAL PARADE FOR NINTENDO Wii MARCHES STRAIGHT TO RETAIL

Players Will Cultivate Crops, Befriend Wild Animals, Teach Them Tricks, And More!

Burlingame, Calif., November 10, 2009 - Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: Animal Parade for the Nintendo Wii has shipped to retail. The game is priced at an MSRP of $49.99, and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

"Harvest Moon: Animal Parade delivers the ultimate in farming fun! It features entertaining new characters, a huge variety of fun pets, and exciting new activities, " said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. "Anyone looking for a family-friendly Wi title this fall should make sure that Harvest Moon: Animal Parade is at the top of their list."

There's trouble in the once-prosperous village of Harmonica Town! Crops aren't growing, the wind isn't blowing, and the five elemental bells are missing. Only the power of the Harvest King can revive the land, but he's nowhere to be found. It's up to the player to find the five bells, awaken the Harvest King, and save the town!

Players will find plenty of exciting activities in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, including fishing, mining, cultivating crops, and caring for wild animals such as penguins, pandas, and monkeys. Players can take their exotic pets out for walks, teach them tricks, and even ride them

around town! When the circus rolls into town, players will also need to help the ringmaster find the escaped animals. Befriend the lion, giraffe, and hippopotamus, or the show is doomed!

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NATSUME BRIGHTENS STORE SHELVES WITH HARVEST MOON: SUNSHINE ISLANDS

Game Ships to Retail!

Burlingame, Calif., November 10, 2009 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail! It is available at an MSRP of $29.99, and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

In Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands, players rejoin all of the beloved characters from Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, and meet some new faces as well! Years ago, a powerful earthquake struck the Sunshine Islands chain, and most of the islands sank forever...or did they? It's up to the player to find the magical Sun Stones and raise the sunken islands. As they do, they'll meet new characters, harvest new crops, and befriend animals such as ducks, monkeys, and badgers.

Players will grow their farm, care for animals, mine, fish, and compete in festivals in their quest to restore the Sunshine Islands to their former glory. With a little luck, they may even find true love

and start a family along the way.

"Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands is here just in time for the holidays! You get to meet some great new characters, train your pets in fun minigames, and grow a huge variety of crops. It's a fantastic Harvest Moon experience!" said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume.

"This is a great game for players of all ages, whether they're loyal fans or brand new Harvest Moon players!"

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