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Tuesday , March 23, 2010 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on March 23, 2010 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

MotoGP 09/10 (PS3/X360)

The latest officially licensed MotoGP title, MotoGP 09/10 features all the tracks, riders, and liveries from the 2009 season in the most comprehensive MotoGP title to date. New tracks, riders, and liveries from the 2010 season of the MotoGP will be available for download free of charge as the season unfolds.

Taking control of their careers both on and off the track, players manage a team of engineers and press officers who aide in finding better parts for their bikes and secure sponsorships with the goal of winning the MotoGP world championship. Riders will also earn Rider Reputation points by demonstrating their riding skills on the track. The more points riders earn, the more recognition riders will gain from manufacturers, sponsors and employees.

Complementing Career Mode, MotoGP 09/10 will feature three additional gameplay modes to deliver the deepest MotoGP experience ever. In Arcade Mode, players are not limited to simply crossing the finish line. Players will be given a variety of challenges to complete to earn points, including the ability of stealing points from their opponents. Being the only officially licensed MotoGP videogame title, MotoGP 09/10 will allow gamers to compete in a full championship season across any of MotoGP’s three bike classes.

For those with a competitive edge, players can pit their skills against other racers from around the globe. MotoGP 09/10 is the first console racing game that will allow 20 competitors in one race. Players can also compete online in arcade mode and Career mode. The robust online mode will also feature online leaderboards and spectator mode.

With all the riders, tracks and teams from the official 2009 MotoGP season included on the disk, players will have the opportunity to download tracks, riders, and liveries from the 2010 season through regular updates free of charge. As the season unfolds, players will be able to compete in the latest season sooner than ever before.

MotoGP 09/10, rated E for Everyone, has a suggested retail price of $49.99 at all major retailers across North America.

Disney Stitch Jam (NDS)

Fans will take part in the latest adventures with Stitch, a classic character from the Walt Disney Pictures’ 2002 film “Lilo & Stitch.”

Disney Stitch Jam allows players to help Stitch take part in action-filled rhythm-based missions to defeat Dr. Hamsterviel in an epic galactic showdown. Players will become immersed in 10 visually stunning locations including tropical beaches, a frozen city, the deep forest and many more environments while jamming to the rhythm.  Players will complete musical missions by dodging obstacles, gathering cool collectibles, slamming enemies and unlocking accessories and costumes to disguise Stitch and his friends. Once players complete story mode, they will be able to play in free mode as other fun characters from the world of Stitch including Angel, Reuben and Felix.

Disney Stitch Jam also offers collaborative gameplay between players.  The game is equipped with two-player co-operative play via download, where players can share Disney Stitch Jam with friends and play together as Stitch and Angel.

Disney Stitch Jam, rated E for Everyone, is priced at $19.99.

Zhu Zhu Pets (NDS)

Zhu Zhu Pets for NDS is arriving at a great time for the property,” said David Oxford at Activision Publishing. “After winning ‘Toy of the Year’, everyone is eager to see the next phase of their favorite toy.”

Gary Miller, President, GameMill Publishing, added, “This game delivers loveable hamsters, fun adventures and everything that Zhu Zhu Pets fans will love to play.” 

“The Zhu Zhu Pets ‘Zhu-niverse’ is growing exponentially and fans are having a lot of fun with each evolutionary step,” said Natalie Hornsby, Vice President of Marketing, Cepia LLC.  “We are extremely pleased to take this first step in our partnership with GameMill and Activision.”

Zhu Zhu Pets for Nintendo DS allows players to care for and play with their favorite hamsters, including Mr. Squiggles, Num Nums and Chunk. Players can lead their hamsters through more than 30 twisty, loopy levels on a skateboard, in a car or spinning in a hamster ball. After so much adventure, hamsters are sure to get tired and hungry and will need lots of care and love. Players can to make sure their hamsters get snacks, exercise, sleep and lots and lots of love!

Zhu Zhu Pets was the best-selling toy last holiday season and recently won three industry awards at the 10th annual Toy Industry Association Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards, including the 2010 “Toy of the Year,” “Girl Toy of the Year” and “Innovative Toy of the Year.”

Zhu Zhu Pets, rated E for Everyone, is now available for NDS at the retail price of $29.99. The initial shipment of the game includes a Collectors’ Edition baby hamster named Baxter and is available while supplies last.

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