Holiday Video Games 2009

Platforms: Nintendo Wii and DS
Release Date: December 2, 2009

GAME FEATURES

In Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, players can play as Alvin and The Chipmunks (Alvin, Simon, Theodore) or The Chipettes (Brittany, Jeanette, Eleanor). Musical sparks ignite as they jet around the world, rock the house in 25 concert locations on Wii and 11 in the Nintendo DS version, and perform together in the ultimate concert finale. Featuring songs from the Grammy and American Music Award-winning Alvin and The Chipmunks library, the game lets players use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Nintendo DS stylus to keep the rhythm in the main game and in three mini-games. Players will gain thousands of fans by keeping the band on tempo through songs that grow more challenging and complex. Offering hours of replayability and family fun, Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel provides gamers the freedom to redo their performance in any of the venues with the associated music tracks that feature The Chipmunks, The Chipettes, or a duet with both bands. After beating the game in Normal Mode or breaking six attendance records, Expert Mode will be unlocked offering an even higher level of difficulty. In addition, Jukebox Mode lets players enjoy their favorite unlocked songs while watching music videos, and Multiplayer Party Mode lets them play with up to two friends on Wii or up to three friends on Nintendo DS

Nintendo

Platforms: Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo DS, PC
Release Date: November 17, 2009

GAME FEATURES:

• Build Your Own Adventure Mode allows - create your own levels and environments and share with friends

• Play new Crystal Skull characters: Mutt Williams on his motorcycle and use special abilities, including Oxley's Crystal Skull Power

• All new objectives and brand new levels. For example, play through the vehicle chase in Shanghai with Short Round

• Beat each level in Story mode and return in Free Play for a completely new adventure

• Indy has all new animations, he now can grab an enemy with his whip and throw him over his shoulder

• All new vehicles including planes, boats and mine carts

• Newly enhanced whip helps unlock iconic puzzles and battle enemies

• Collect artifacts and unlock more than 60 playable characters, including Marion Ravenwood, Mutt Williams, Short Round, Rene Belloq, Willie Scott, Marcus Brody, Dr. Henry Jones Sr. and Irina Spalko

• Character swapping and free-play abilities

• Two-player drop-in, drop-out cooperative gameplay encourages parents to share the legacy of Indiana Jones with their children in a fun and humorous way

LucasArts LTD

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii and DS
Release Date: October 13, 2009

GAME FEATURES:

• Rule the Island - Play as the mischievous Max, become King of All Wild Things, and join The Wild Things in their quest to find a way to safety before it's too late!

• Frolic in the Wild Things Village – Explore the Wild Things' Village to meet all of the different creatures, play through mini-games, and acquire power-ups from each character.

• Make 'Wild' Friends - Befriend and team-up with these fearsome but loveable mythical creatures – discover their unique personalities and learn new skills and abilities from them.

• Discover the Undiscovered – Run, jump, climb, glide, fly and swing your way across the island's dangerous terrain while battling fierce creatures with your trusty scepter.

• Wander through Wild Worlds – Adventure across the mysterious island while tackling exciting unique worlds filled with fierce insects, shadow creatures and hazardous obstacles around every turn!

• Experience Extended Adventures – Go beyond the movie to play through a unique story narrative– exploring never-before-seen environments.

• Collectible Crusade – Search for more than 400 collectibles each associated with a Wild Thing. Collect enough and unlock special rewards inside the Wild Things Village!

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Platforms: Wii, PlayStation 2 system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Nintendo DS™

Release Date:October 20, 2009

In ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army. Utilizing Astro's entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities, players will battle hordes of fearsome foes including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface. Using an intuitive combat system that adds depth to gameplay, players will experience classic platform action and exhilarating flight combat levels as they use Astro's unique rocket boosters to hover, avoid enemies and zip out of the way of danger. ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME offers numerous unlockable and collectible elements as players live the story solo or side by side with a friend in 2 player co-op mode. ASTRO BOY, the new CG-animated movie is now in theatres everywhere.


KEY FEATURES:

•Become Astro Boy – Play as Astro Boy, the beloved character from the feature film and classic anime and interact with the much loved characters from the movie universe.

•Experience Astro Boy's Iconic Weapons – Use Astro's entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities- Strength, Flight, Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns and Drill Attacks.

•Unique 2 ½-D Graphics and Gameplay – Experience classic platform action and exhilarating flight combat that pit players against waves of enemies.

•Battle Fearsome Foes – Battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface.

•Two Player Co-op Mode – Live the story side-by-side with a friend in 2 player co-op mode for Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.

•Numerous Collectible Items – The game offers numerous unlockable and collectible elements that include exclusive artwork, different versions of Astro to unlock and more.



D3Publisher

Platforms: Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and DS, PS2, PSP
Release Date: October 27, 2009

BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks is the latest game based on Cartoon Network's hit television series, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE. Players will experience an action packed adventure in the vast ALIEN FORCE universe, as they take Ben and the Omnitrix into outer space and alien home planets for the first time ever in the series. In an original storyline developed exclusively for the game, Ben will use ten of his alien forms – Echo Echo, Goop, Brainstorm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt – and their special powers to battle his greatest enemy, Vilgax and an extreme team of fearsome foes in an effort to thwart a grand scheme to conquer the universe one planet at a time. Players will also get to journey to never-before-seen planets in an upgradeable spacecraft while blasting through asteroid fields and enemy ships. Offering a solid blend of combat, puzzle-solving and platform gameplay, BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks will provide hours of gameplay for players of all skill levels.

GAME FEATURES:
•Play as Ben and 10 of His Alien Forms – For the first time ever, take full control of Ben and the Omnitrix to access his alien forms: Echo Echo, Goop, Brainstorm, Chromastone, Big Chill, Humungousaur, Spidermonkey, Swampfire, Jet Ray, and Cannonbolt to manipulate fire, harness electricity, freeze enemies, plus lots more! Adventure as alien form Upchuck exclusively in the Nintendo DS™ version.

•Authentically Step Into The ALIEN FORCE World – Play the only console videogame that allows you to command Ben and multiple alien superheroes; investigate never-before-seen locations, enemies and characters, and explore favorite places from the best show episodes.

•Original Storyline Based on the BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE TV Series – Players will journey to never-before-seen and exciting alien home planets on an action-packed intergalactic adventure as they travel in an upgradeable spacecraft and blast through asteroid fields and enemy ships.

•Battle Fearsome Foes – Battle against a roster of Ben's most infamous villains and foes, including his ultimate nemesis, Vilgax.

•Ben 10 Goes Next-Gen – Greatly improved visuals and effects makes BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE: Vilgax Attacks the most advanced game in the series.

•Based On a Successful Television Franchise – The BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE television series is the #1 watched show on Cartoon Network in its time slot, and is the next generation continuation of the phenomenally successful and Emmy® Award-winning Ben 10 original series. A brand new live-action movie based on Ben's adventures will premiere in November 2009.

•Exceptional Level of Authenticity – The game's art style and sound effects authentically represent the television series, with all voice acting provided by the original television cast.

D3Publisher

LEGO Rock Band is packed with chart-topping songs and classic favorites, including:

Blur: "Song 2"
Carl Douglas: "Kung Fu Fighting"
Europe: "The Final Countdown"
Good Charlotte: "Boys and Girls"
Pink: "So What"

Players will become rockers as they make a journey to stardom that the whole family can enjoy as they work their way through local venues, stadiums and fantasy locations on Earth and beyond that mimic the imaginative settings. And continuing the LEGO "build-and-play" gaming experience, players create their own LEGO Rock Band style as they customize their mini-figure avatars, band and entourage, including roadies, managers and crew. LEGO Rock Band supports Rock Band instruments, as well as other music game controllers.

"Rock Band is a social game experience that crosses every generation and every genre of rock," said Bob Picunko, Senior Vice President of Electronic Games for MTV Games.


LEGO Rock Band will be available for the 2009 Holiday season on PS3, XBOX 360 and Nintendo DS and Wii

LEGO

Platforms: Nintendo Wii / DS
Ship Date: October 2009

LITTLEST PET SHOP FRIENDS centers around party preparations as girls and their favorite pets get ready to celebrate! It is brimming with new adorable pets and their pet best-friends, a large array of customizable accessories, fun mini-games, plus a deep story with new adventures set in a vibrant world. Offering co-operative play and delightful new graphics, LITTLEST PET SHOP FRIENDS takes girls and their friends on fun quests such as delivering party invitations, serving up cake and ice cream and gathering party decorations, all in preparation for the biggest LITTLEST PET SHOP of the year!



Key Features
It's All about the Pets!
• Collect all-new LITTLEST PET SHOP Pets with bigger personalities! Meet the Great Dane, the Peacock, the Messy Cat, the Beaver, and many more.

Best Friends!
• Now each pet has a best friend that helps them prepare for the party! Plus full co-op gameplay lets you and your real-life best friend enjoy the fun together.

Special Missions!
• An all-new story guides you along your journey as you accomplish tasks, as well as an additional 12 special missions to help you get closer to the celebration.

Style out Your Pets!
• For the first time, you can customize your own accessories and style out your pets in your own unique way.

Surprises!
• What's a party without surprises? An all-new mystery pet is coming to town.




EA

Platform: Nintendo Wii
Release Date: October 26, 2009

GAME FEATURES:
Weapons available in NERF: N-Strike Elite include 16 different NERF blasters, both real and fictional, each with their own specific strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy a classic rail shooter packed with arcade style shooter action where your path through the game is laid out in advance so you can concentrate on having fun.

Bundled with the game is the NERF Switch Shot EX-3 Blaster, which is compatible with other games utilizing the Wii Remote, and as a standalone NERF gun with a three NERF projectiles capacity.

Your blaster also includes a detachable decoder lens through which special codes and enemy weaknesses can be seen in-game. NERF: N-Strike Elite features 2-player offline multiplayer co-op functionality for twice the fun and four different characters to play.


EA

Platforms: Nintendo Wii and DS
Release Date: November, 2009

The Need For Speed NITRO Video Game for Nintendo Wii and DS lets you decide who you want to race, how you want your tricked-out car to look and how you want to destroy your racing competition. Check out the gameplay and racing action in the first Need For Speed NITRO game trailer. The game is rated E 10+ for both console and handheld.

Game Features:

• Racing Zones - Tracks are divided into five zones, each with its own racing objectives.

• Battle to the Finish Line- Increase other racers' heat levels to stick the cops on them, manage car damage to maintain maximum speed, and build up nitro with skilled drifting to take the lead.

• Pick Your Ride- Choose from a list of licensed vehicles that features a variety of classic and modern licensed cars including muscles, exotics, and tuners. Vehicle details have a unique look and style. Choose from faster cars that take on more damage, or tougher vehicles that are slightly slower.

• Customization-Trick out any car's appearance. Hit the streets in style with your personalized dream car.

• Nitro-Charged Multiplayer- Up to four players can take part in intense races across a variety of fresh race modes including Team Race, Eliminator, Drag Race, Drift Challenge and more.

• Co-op World Tour Campaign- Rising from the slums to the top of racing, up to four players can participate in the World Tour Campaign featuring street races across five cities to unlock new cars, parts, tracks, and challenges.

EA

Platform: Nintendo Wii and DS, PS2
Release Date: September 22, 2009


•Each story has a new setting with a mysterious villain created specifically for the game. Collect clues and try to solve the mystery.

•3D action platforming fun featuring four all-new mysteries across 20+ levels; explore the Phantom Cruise Ship, Haunted High School, Foreboding Castle and more.

•Switch between characters or play with friends at any time using two player co-op with easy drop-in, drop-out gameplay.

•With access to a variety of spooky disguises, players can camouflage themselves in super-powerful costumes with new abilities unique to each character.

•Become part of the Mystery, Inc. team and solve their first cases with hours of entertainment in Story or Explore mode.

WB Games