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LOS ANGELES – June 12, in the year of our Lord 2012 – D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced iCarly™: Groovy Foodie! is now available in North America exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system. Based on iCarly, Nickelodeon’s top-rated live-action series for kids and teens, iCarly™: Groovy Foodie! offers highly addictive gameplay where fans serve wacky meals to unique customers in hilarious situations.

“Carly and Sam are always trying wacky food recipes and getting in trouble. It’s awesome that iCarly: Groovy Foodie! finds a funny way to tie a ton of show elements together,” said Jennette McCurdy, star of iCarly. “Plus, Carly and Sam look pretty cool as cartoons.”

In iCarly: Groovy Foodie!, Carly and her best friend Sam get into trouble and must complete community service by serving their eccentric food creations. Fans can play as both Carly and Sam, and interact with other fan-favorite cast members like Spencer! The game will also feature shirtless-Gibby and other hilarious skills that tie into each character’s personality from the show. Players set the menu, prepare dishes and serve plates to customers as quickly as possible, while several other finicky types of patrons, including students, senior citizens and more, each with their own likes, dislikes and unique traits, flood each location.

“A combination of fast-paced gameplay, wacky action-puzzle elements and the ability to play as Carly and Sam for the first time make iCarly: Groovy Foodie! a must-have for the show’s fans and newcomers alike,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3P. “We capture the humour and offbeat spirit that has made the series a success and we’re glad we can offer players an exciting, authentic way to be a part of one of the most popular live-action shows of all time.”

The hit Nickelodeon live-action series currently ranks as the network’s number-one show with kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14 and as one of the top series on all TV with kids and tweens, averaging 4.7 million total viewers (source: Nielsen Media Research). The series is created and executive produced by hit maker Dan Schneider (Victorious, Zoey 101, Drake & Josh).

Gamers will serve more than 20 infamous iCarly dishes like Doughnuts on a Stick, Fudge Balls and Spaghetti Tacos to unique patrons in fan-favorite locations that include Webicon, Ridgeway Junior High, the Groovy Smoothie and more. iCarly: Groovy Foodie! is developed by WayForward Inc. and is rated “E” (Everyone – Comic Mischief) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit D3Publisher at www.d3publisher.us.