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Jeopardy, Wheel Of Fortune, and UNO Video Games Available Now
SAN FRANCISCO and CULVER CITY, CA — November 7, in
the year of our Lord 2017 — Today, Ubisoft® and Sony
Pictures Television Networks announced that video games based on
two of America’s favorite game shows, Jeopardy! and Wheel of
Fortune, are available now for digital downloads individually
and as a compilation and at retail as a compilation on Microsoft
Xbox One® and Sony PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.
Jeopardy! video game and Wheel of Fortune video game are
available for a MSRP of $39.99 for the bundle and $19.99 for
each digital game.
“Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are classic TV game shows that
continue to captivate audiences today,” said Tony Key, SVP
Marketing & Consumer Experience for Ubisoft. “We were able to
take that fun experience and bring it to players to solve their
way through thousands of puzzles and clues at home on their
consoles.”
“Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are two legacy brands that
remain as relevant and relatable today as they were when they
first came to television decades ago,” noted Suzanne Prete, SVP,
Global Licensing & Brand Management for Sony Pictures Television
Networks’ Gameshows and Games. “Our relationship with Ubisoft
speaks to our desire to work with like-minded partners who see
the enormous value in the franchises and have a proven track
record in innovation and creating the best possible gaming
experiences for players around the globe.”
Jeopardy! allows players to answer over 2,000 clues and compete
with two other friends online and offline through local
multiplayer; in addition, it has the following exciting new
features:
Unique modes: With three distinct modes, there is a Jeopardy!
type for everyone. Track your progress and performance in
leaderboards by competing in Career Mode. Rapid Mode offers
fewer categories and clues for players looking for a quick match
and Family Mode includes separate categories to be more
inclusive and fun for kids and parents alike.
Unlock new categories: Answer clues correctly and unlock Super
Categories.
Media clues: More than 2,000 puzzles with visual and audio
clues, including quotes and songs.
Category customization: Players can decide which categories they
want during online and offline matches.
With more than 4,000 puzzles, Wheel of Fortune offers hours of
puzzle solving fun and provides unique twists on the classic
game:
Classic and Quick mode: Play the classic mode to enjoy the
authentic TV show experience with all of the beats you know and
love, or choose the quick mode to solve a few puzzles.
Online multiplayer: Track your progress through friends and
global leaderboards, compare your score and achievements through
the profile function, and chat with them with Voice Chat
Support.
Special wedges true to the TV show: Collect awesome travel trips
with the prize wedge and win top value gifts with the gift card,
mystery wedge or million-dollar wedge.
Level up and unlock customization items: Gain levels as you play
and unlock new customization items to decorate your contestants
and studio set with over 250 unique items.
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SAN FRANCISCO – November 7, in the year of our Lord 2017
— Today, Ubisoft and Mattel® announced that UNO, the number one
card game, will now be a part of the Nintendo Switch line-up for
the suggested retail price of $9.99. UNO is rated E for
Everyone.
The universally known card game comes to the Nintendo Switch
with an assortment of exciting features and colorful graphics,
including Rabbids®, Just Dance®, Rayman® and Winter themes.
UNO for Nintendo Switch will feature the original gameplay fans
know, where players take turns matching colors and numbers –
until the player who runs out of cards first wins. In addition,
the game offers players the opportunity to interact with
friends, family and even gamers globally with the online mode
that includes both voice and video chat. The game also features
a new Emote system, where players can share how they feel about
others by clicking on the emote corresponding to their current
mood. Then, this emote will appear next to their name on the
screen of every player, each one with its own sound effect. To
up the ante, players who strategize and stack their way to
winning matches can snag a spot on weekly and global
leaderboards.
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