THQ Bends Shelves
Avatar: The Last Airbender has shipped to retail
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Posted by Daniel "monk" Pelfrey on Oct 10th, 2006
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE
THQ Inc. today announced the release of the Avatar: The Last Airbender video game for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo DS(TM), PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Windows PC. The game is also expected to launch on Nintendo’s new Wii system later this fall.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender is rapidly becoming one of the most popular shows on Nickelodeon, and we look forward to extending the unique brand to a wide range of video game platforms this holiday,” said John Ardell, director, global brand management, THQ. “We are excited to bring this new property to life. The feel of the martial arts style of the show has provided a great game play experience.”
“Avatar: The Last Airbender has an extremely involved fan base who connect with the show on TV, on-line and a range of digital platforms,” said Paul Jelinek, vice president, digital media products of Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. “The game will add to this mix by delivering a unique style of martial arts based combat that parents can trust and most importantly, kids really want to play.”
About the Avatar: The Last Airbender Video Game
Based on one of Nickelodeon’s hottest new TV shows, the Avatar: The Last Airbender video game brings to life an adventure of intrigue, deceit and revelation. Players will be able to play as all four main characters from the show: Aang, Katara, Haru and Sokka, as they grow their team into an unstoppable force making discoveries in a blend of magic and martial arts combat. Players will need to learn numerous bending powers in order to master the four elements of Water, Earth, Fire and Air while journeying through authentic environments from the TV show. Along the way, players will encounter additional characters from the show and discover never before seen enemies and creatures.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is now available for the PlayStation 2 system, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, DS, PSP system and Windows PC. The Wii version of the game is expected to launch later this fall. THQ’s Australian-based Studio Oz developed the console versions of the game, while Tose developed the handheld versions.
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