D3Publisher to bring Cartoon Network’s hit show Ben 10 to video game systems this autumn
D3Publisher to bring Cartoon Network’s hit show Ben 10 to video game systems this autumn with Ben 10: Protector of Earth.
D3Publisher of Europe Ltd. (D3PE), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, has announced it will bring Cartoon Network’s hit original series Ben 10 to video game systems for the first time this Autumn, with Ben 10™: Protector of Earth for the Wii™ home video game system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™ portable handheld system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
In Ben 10: Protector of Earth, players take on the role of Cartoon Network’s popular everyday-kid-turned-superhero, Ben Tennyson. Using the power of the Omnitrix, an alien device embedded on Ben’s wrist, players will be able to battle as one of five popular alien heroes from the show. By taking on these amazing powers, a mission to save the world unfolds via the game’s diverse challenges, puzzles and skirmishes.
“Ben 10: Protector of Earth” authentically portrays characters from the hit animated series including Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max, evil Kevin 11, the Forever Knights and even Ben’s arch-enemy Vilgax,” said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development for D3PA. “The Omnitrix’s most popular alien heroes will be accessible as playable characters, and a familiar summer vacation storyline including all-new locations and content for players will immerse gamers in Ben’s world like never before!”
“Taking the action-packed world of Ben 10 to the next level and creating an immersive gaming experience for our fans is really exciting for us,” said Christina Miller, vice president of Consumer Products for Cartoon Network Enterprises. “D3P has a proven talent for turning Cartoon Network’s popular characters into authentic and well-designed video games. The variety of powerful action play in Ben 10: Protector of Earth will engage players of all levels and keep them coming back.”
At first glance, 10-year-old Ben looks like your average, everyday kid, but he’s actually the world’s youngest action hero, charged with stopping evil-doers from Earth and space! With the help of the Omnitrix, Ben can transform into heroic alien forms with extraordinary powers. The evil Vilgax, with the help of Ben’s nemesis Kevin 11 and the villainous Forever Knights, has set in motion a plan to capture the Omnitrix and the world is in danger…Ben 10: Protector of Earth is an exciting game full of familiar characters on a quest to stop Vilgax and save the day!
Ben 10: Protector of Earth for Nintendo DS is under development by 1st Playable Productions, LLC. All other versions are under development by High Voltage Software, Inc. The Emmy®-winning Ben 10 on Cartoon Network has a devoted fan base with over five million boys tuning in each month over the summer and millions more logging on to play Ben 10 games online. Building on that momentum, the network has also announced two full length movies for the show which will debut later this year.
The series has also been doing well at retail with a top-selling, award-winning toy line and numerous deals in place for consumer products including sporting goods, apparel and home furnishings.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in 91 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families.
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