The Last Airbender

Platform(s): Nintendo DS, Wii
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: THQ
Release Date: June 2010

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'The Last Airbender' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on April 7, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT

The Last Airbender video game, inspired by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures summer live-action theatrical film and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, will deliver all-new unique features that bring to life the film’s thrilling action and immerse players in the world of bending.

The Last Airbender video game revisits captivating, climactic scenes from the film while providing the player a much more indepth experience.  The game is told from the unique perspective of the antagonist Zuko, exiled prince of the Fire Nation, who embarks on a personal quest to capture the Avatar, a young boy named Aang, in order to regain his father’s honor. 

The Last Airbender video game boasts original gameplay elements that create an experience never previously seen before on the Wii system,” said Doug Clemmer, Executive Vice President of THQ’s Kids, Family & Casual Games.  “The artistic in-game graphics and dynamic combat were designed to fully engage players, while providing an exhilarating and interactive gaming moment.”

“Through its thrilling storylines and distinctive characters, Avatar: The Last Airbender has built an enthusiastic fan base, and there is incredible anticipation building for the theatrical release,” said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President, Global Toys, Video Games & Consumer Electronics Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products. “Fans will be able to master their bending skills and relive action-packed scenes from the movie, playing as either Aang, or through the unique perspective of the antagonist, Zuko.”

Players will be able to embody three playable characters – Aang, Zuko and the Blue Spirit – and participate in epic battles, hand-to-hand combat and various intense challenges throughout the game.  Utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, players will discover and master their bending powers by performing special hand movements that are specific to their character’s abilities.  The interactive, action adventure game, will allow players to learn how to manipulate air and fire, creating destructive forces such as Air Vortexes, Tornadoes, Fire Balls, and Fire Bombs, to take down enemies and progress through the game in order to fulfill their destiny.


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