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Two new Harvest Moon games launch
HARVEST MOON: FRANTIC
FARMING RIPE FOR THE PICKING AT RETAIL
Burlingame, Calif., August 25, in the year of our Lord
2009 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and
publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming has officially shipped to retail.
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming is rated E for everyone by the
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), and is available for
$29.99 at video game retailers everywhere. Set in the world of
last year's DS hit Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness, Harvest
Moon: Frantic Farming continues the tale of the island and its
residents.
"We are excited to bring this all-new, totally unique puzzle
game to the Nintendo DS," said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO
at Natsume. "We know that players will enjoy the wide variety of
gameplay modes, playable characters, and fun unlockables that we
have planted in this all-new adventure!"
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 player to solve the
mystery of this produce predicament as they tame the crops and
gather as many vegetables as they can!
Players can choose from 12 playable characters, each with their own unique story and abilities. See how the mystery unfolds from each character's perspective, and which Harvest Moon characters 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 Mode, and even play against people who don't have the Game Card via DS Download Play! Players can also unlock character art, music, and some special surprises in the Collection Room.
NATSUME LAUNCHES
HARVEST MOON: MAGICAL MELODY FOR THE NINTENDO Wii
Burlingame, Calif., August 25, in the year of our Lord 2009
- Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of
family-oriented video games, announced today that it has
released Harvest Moon: Magical Melody for the Nintendo Wii. The
re-release of the Player's Choice Nintendo GameCube game will be
a GameStop exclusive with an MSRP of $29.99.
In Harvest Moon: Magical Melody, the Harvest Goddess has been
turned to stone and the Harvest Sprites need the help of the
player to bring her back. Players need to collect musical notes
in order to restore the Harvest Goddess to her former self.
There are 100 Musical Notes to collect in total; players will
need to complete all manner of farming feats if they want to
collect them all.
"We are thrilled that so many fans asked us to bring Harvest
Moon: Magical Melody to the Nintendo Wii," said Hiro Maekawa,
President and CEO of Natsume. "The GameCube version is very hard
to find these days, so this will give everyone a second chance
to enjoy this fan-favorite game."