Pogo Island (NDS)
Pogo Island has shipped to retailers in North America and Europe. Online entertainment is now on-the-go as Pogo.com makes its exclusive debut to the Nintendo DS system with five of the most popular puzzle games on the Internet - Word Whomp, Poppit!, Phlinx, Tri-Peaks Solitaire and Squelchies. Get your hands on this portable escape and brace yourself for hours of stimulating, challenging and stress-busting fun.
Each game features an easy to pick up and difficult to master style of gameplay, hooking in even the most casual gamer. Select the 'Quick Play' mode for immediate access to the five Pogo titles and begin accumulating tokens with repeated, successful play. Tokens can also be earned in the 'Island Adventure' mode in which you are put on a quest to scour the island for stranded Pogo mascots. Once you've rallied up a good number, you can transfer the tokens to Pogo.com* and reap the benefits of being a token guru, with bragging rights at your disposal.
With four fresh mini-games, as well as the island-themed favorites, Pogo Island captures the online experience and more on the Nintendo DS. Game descriptions:
- Word Whomp - Whomp adorable gophers and spell as many words as you can from a given set of letters before the clock runs out.
- Poppit! - Just pop and go! Release hidden "prizes" in this puzzle favorite by popping groups of two or more balloons of the same color.
- Phlinx - Create groups of colored stones, collect ancient power-ups, and make your way to the bonus round in this action puzzle.
- Tri-Peaks Solitaire - A fun and fast-paced solitaire game where you remove cards to uncover tokens and powerup bonus cards.
- Squelchies - In this puzzle game, match Squelchies by color to release them from the board.
POGO Island was developed by EA Canada in Vancouver, BC under the EA brand. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and 3+ by PEGI.
Purr Pals (NDS)
Purr Pals, a full-featured pet simulator for Nintendo DS, has shipped this week to retailers throughout North America and is available for an MSRP of $29.99. Purr Pals lets players adopt, care for, and raise adorable kitten playmates. Choose your favorite breed of kitten, give it a name, feed it and play with it, all through the easy-to-use Nintendo DS interface. Your kitten will even respond to your voice, and interact with the environment you provide. Earn an allowance to buy cute accessories and toys for your pet.
Features:
- Choose from 40 breeds of kittens, each with unique personalities
- Use proper care and training techniques to meet your kitten’s needs and desires
- Modify your kitten’s behavioral traits
- Customize your kitten with limitless choices
- Use voice commands your kitten will respond to
- Train your kitten with toys and food
- Interact with your kitten within the environment you provide
- Compete in fun mini-games with your kitten