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Natsume reveals E3 titles
Burlingame, Calif., May 28, in the year of our Lord 2009
- Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of
family-oriented video games, today announced their lineup for
the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).. The previously
unannounced titles include Cheer We Go and Squishy Tank for the
Nintendo DS, as well as Afrika for the PlayStation 3, and
Harvest Moon: My Little Shop for Nintendo WiiWare. Other
previously announced titles include Harvest Moon: Animal Parade,
Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition and Reel Fishing: Angler's
Dream for the Wii, Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands and Harvest
Moon: Frantic Farming for the DS, and Adventures To Go for the
PSP. All the titles showcased will be shipping in 2009.
"We can't wait to show everyone our outstanding lineup of titles
for 2009," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO at Natsume.
"This is our biggest lineup ever! We have something for people
of all ages and tastes, no matter which gaming console or
handheld is their favorite."
Adventures To Go (PSP)
It's adventure served your way! In this hilarious and innovative
strategy RPG, players take control of Finn Courtland and his
band of misfits in their quest for fame and riches. Each dungeon
is randomly generated according to the player's specifications,
so the game offers endless replayability and a guarantee of new
surprises every time players pick it up. The grid-based battles
challenge players to think strategically and make the best use
of each character's abilities.
Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition (Wii)
In Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition, players take on the role
of a wildlife photographer exploring the exotic and diverse
wildlife of Animal Island. Each day, they'll be given new photo
assignments, such as taking pictures of particular animals, an
animal herd, or an animal in a particular pose. Players will see
a variety of exotic wildlife on their expedition, including
gazelles, gorillas, and elephants. Each animal is realistically
detailed and behaves just like the real thing!
Afrika (PS3)
Explore the wildlife of Africa in this revolutionary safari
game! Players will capture lifelike images of everything from
lions and zebras to giraffes and cheetahs in this breathtaking
PlayStation® 3 game that features photorealistic environments
and animals that move and behave exactly like their real-world
counterparts. Like real-life photographers, players will need to
be careful if they want to take photos of the animals without
disturbing them, and make the best use of their equipment in
order to capture that perfect shot. The photography in the game
is as meticulously modeled as the animals themselves; players
will need to learn to compose their photographs with the eye of
a professional photographer if they want to earn top dollar.
Money can be used to purchase new licensed cameras and
equipment, all of which behave just like their real-world
counterparts.
Cheer We Go! (DS)
Take on the role of a cheerleader in this exciting rhythm
adventure game! Use your stylus to guide your cheerleader
through increasingly complex dances and cheerleading routines.
The game's story mode takes players on an adventure through
school as they try to work their way up to star cheerleader!
Players can completely customize their character, enjoy a
variety of mini-games, and may just find a little romance as
they strive to become the best cheerleader in the school!
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade (Wii)
In Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, a divine tree which once stood
in the middle of the pond has begun to weaken, the creatures are
beginning to leave the land, and the five bells have lost their
power. Only the strength of the Harvest King can help revive the
earth and bring the tree back to life. It's up to the player to
ring the five bells, bring the Harvest King back to the island,
and help revive the tree and the land. Players will also help
the ringmaster when the circus rolls into town. When the
giraffe, hippo, and lion escape, players have to find them,
befriend them, and bring them back to save the show! Players
will find plenty of activities to experience in Harvest Moon:
Animal Parade, including cultivating crops and caring for wild
and exotic animals. Players can take their exotic pets out for
walks, teach them tricks, and even ride them around town!
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming (DS)
Something strange is happening on Sunny Island. Crops are
popping up everywhere and growing out of control! If something
isn't done soon, the once-tranquil island will be buried in an
avalanche of vegetables! It's up to the players to solve the
mystery of this produce predicament as they try to tame the
crops and gather as many vegetables as they can. Set in the
world of the recent DS hit Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness,
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming continues the tale of the island
and its residents. Players can choose from 12 playable
characters, each with their own unique story. See how the
mystery unfolds from each character's perspective, and who they
meet along the way. The game features a variety of modes
including Story Mode, the brain-teasing Mission Mode, and the
action-puzzle excitement of Score Attack and Free Play Modes.
Players can test their farming skills against their friends and
family in multiplayer. Players can also unlock character art,
music, and some special surprises in the Collection Room.
Harvest Moon: My Little Shop (WiiWare)
Harvest Moon comes to WiiWare! You've just opened a shop in
Clover Town. It's up to you to decide what items you're going to
stock. Once you decide what to stock, you'll make the items in a
series of fun and exciting minigames using the Wii Remote. Can
you build a bustling business that will help Clover Town
prosper?
Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands (DS)
The islands are in peril! Years ago, a powerful earthquake
struck the Sunshine Islands. In Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands,
it's up to the player to raise the sunken islands by finding the
magical Sun Stones. By finding and collecting the Sun Stones,
and using them to unlock the islands, wild animals and crops,
players can bring peace and prosperity to the Sunshine Islands
and prevent such a disaster from ever striking again. Harvest
Moon: Sunshine Islands continues the story of Harvest Moon:
Island of Happiness. Players will encounter all of the beloved
characters from that game, as well as a number of new
characters. Players will grow and harvest crops, care for
animals, mine, fish, and compete in festival events 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.
Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream (Wii)
Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream brings the most true-to-life
fishing experience yet to the Nintendo Wii! Featuring a
magnificent 3D fishing engine, lifelike fish, and soothing
environmental sounds, Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream puts players
on the banks of pristine lakes, raging rivers, and tropical
oceans filled with the biggest, fiercest fish around. Players
will be able to keep their best catches in aquariums, grow them,
and then release back into the wild for an even bigger
challenge. Get expert advice from the wise Fishing Master and
learn how to fish like a pro. With a variety of realistic
stages, tons of fresh and saltwater fish, and over 100 pieces of
tackle, players can really make their fishing experience their
own. Special Boss Fish will challenge even the most veteran
anglers. Players can also take a more competitive approach to
fishing with Versus Mode and compete with 1-4 other players.
Players can try their hand at lure, bait, and fly fishing, using
the WiiT Remote as a rod, and the Nunchuk
as a reel. With all the sights, sounds, and action of real
fishing, Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream is the closest you can get
to the real-life fishing without putting on your waders!
Squishy Tank (DS)
Squishy Tank is a fun-filled puzzle adventure game! The gameplay
challenges players to quickly match and destroy tiles before
they run out of time. Wacky items and powerups keep the action
fresh and exciting. The game also features a story mode that's
sure to charm players of all ages with its whimsical characters
and dialog.