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Natsume Rings In Christmas With Games For PS3 Wii 3DS and DS
Burlingame, Calif., November 17, in the year of our Lord
2011 - Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and
publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that
the company's full videogame lineup for 2011 is now available at
retail and at Natsume's Online Store. And, to celebrate the
season of giving, Natsume is hosting a Harvest Moon Drawing
Contest for its newest release, Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two
Towns for 3DS.
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for 3DS joins Gabrielle's
Ghostly Groove and Reel Fishing Paradise, also available for the
3DS, as well as Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns for the DS,
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo
Wii, making it a diversified lineup for every player searching
for the perfect game this holiday season.
"We're pleased to deliver something for every gamer this fall
with new iterations of our Harvest Moon and Rune Factory series,
along with a brand new IP - Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove," said
Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. "No matter who's on
your holiday shopping list, we have something fun and
entertaining for everyone. In addition, to help get everyone
into the spirit of giving, we are holding a drawing contest for
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Town, so everyone should try to
enter and win!"
In order to participate in the contest, entrants must draw a
picture of their favorite Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns
character and their favorite Harvest Moon animal and send it to
Natsume by December 31, 2011. Five grand prize winners and
fifteen runner-up winners will be chosen. The grand prize is a
One-of-a-Kind Igusa Matsuyama Illustration (all five are
different) and some Harvest Moon goodies. For more information
on the contest, visit
www.natsume.com.
For more information on each of Natsume's 2011 holiday lineup
see the descriptions below. Each title is rated E or E10+ by the
Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and available at
retailers nationwide, or at the Natsume Online Store
http://natsume.com/store/index.html
Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove ($39.99 3DS)
Gabrielle's having a bad day. She sneezed her soul right out of
her body! She'll have to travel to Monsterville, the home of all
things that go bump in the night, to get help. Only by busting
out the ghostliest dance moves and thrilling and chilling people
will she be able to scare up the power she needs to get herself
back into her body! It's a spooktacular rhythm adventure! The
game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available for an
MSRP of $39.99.
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns ($29.99 DS; $39.99
3DS)
Once the best of neighbors, Konohana and Bluebell villages were
torn apart by their huge dispute over, of all things, food! Both
towns were certain that their cooking was the best in the world.
This feud has transformed these happy neighbors into bitter
rivals. It's up to the player, as the main protagonist, to
bridge the gap and bring friendship back to the two neighboring
villages. As a new farmer to the area, players choose which
village to live in. Will it be Eastern-styled Konohana with its
abundant fields of crops, or the animal-loving, European-styled
Bluebell? Players must pick a home, build a thriving farm, and
compete in a huge variety of festivals. If they develop their
skills enough, they might even find a way to bring these two
towns together once again! Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns
is now available for an MSRP of $29.99 on the DST and $39.99 for
the 3DS.
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny($39.99 Wii; $49.99 PS3)
Aden and Sonja, two lifelong friends, live a tranquil life on
Fenith Island until they're struck by a mysterious curse: they
awaken to find both of their souls are now trapped in the same
body! On top of this unusual calamity, the Fenith Island they
knew is gone, replaced by a strange island populated with
unfamiliar faces. However, nothing will sink the spirits of the
two friends, and by exploring this new world, they will be able
to solve the mystery of their curse and save their beloved
island. During the course of their journey, Aden and Sonja will
be aided by a colorful cast of characters, as well as take
command of a towering golem, Ymir. Using their newfound giant
friend, they'll cross vast seas, discover hidden islands and
dungeons packed with riches, and battle fearsome monsters of the
deep! Rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board, the
games are available for an MSRP of $39.99 for the Wii version,
and $49.99 for the PS3 game.
Reel Fishing Paradise 3D ($29.99 3DS)
Reel Fishing Paradise 3D takes players to 15 stunning fishing
locales in their quest to become master anglers. They'll fish
tranquil lakes, rocky coasts, flooded forests, and more, all
rendered in eye-popping 3D that brings every leaping fish and
splash of water to life. A huge variety of fish will test the
expertise of even the most seasoned fishing veterans, from wily
largemouth bass to powerful bluefin tuna. Players can choose
from more than 100 pieces of tackle and three styles of fishing:
lure, fly, and bait. With so much to see and do, Reel Fishing
Paradise 3D is a game that will have players hooked! The game is
rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available for an MSRP of
$29.99.