Metal Slug Anthology (PSP)
Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP is shipping to retailers across North America. Metal Slug Anthology celebrates the 10th anniversary of one of the greatest action arcade franchises of all time. Included in the complete collection are Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5, and the latest entry in the series, Metal Slug 6.
"Metal Slug Anthology fans' dreams are realized with this complete collection," said Ben Herman, president of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. "With the PSP system version now available and the PlayStation 2 system version coming soon, gamers will have two more ways to enjoy all the non-stop action they've come to expect from the Metal Slug series."
Metal Slug Anthology is also available for Wii, and the PlayStation 2 version will be available in April 2007.
Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii)
The game opens as Sonic is mysteriously transported to the world of The Arabian Nights where he encounters a mystical genie, Shahra. Shahra pleads with Sonic to save her world from the powerful evil genie, Erazor Djinn. As the story unfolds, Erazor confronts Sonic and pulls him into his evil plans. Sonic has a limited time to deliver Erazor the seven World Rings and save the storybook world.
Navigating a world full of obstacles and enemies, from Erazor's genie minions to dinosaurs, players will use a bevy of core moves to keep up the pace. Holding the Wii Remote horizontally, players tilt the controller left and right to control Sonic's signature speed. They will jump, perform sliding stops, pull off wicked homing attacks with a snap of the controller, and even walk backwards with a tilt of the Wii Remote. Players will also hop aboard winged pots and fly with a vigorous shake of the controller. They will also launch themselves from catapults with a whip of the Wii Remote, surf through rapids on tree trunks and even pilot flying carpets in the race to restore this storybook world before all is lost.
With exciting new depth and strategy, players will navigate 100 missions within eight wildly varied worlds, gaining new moves and abilities along the way. As players progress through the game, Sonic's abilities can be strategically equipped based on the demands of the mission ahead. From a boost called Speed Break to an ability called Time Break that slows the world around him to a near stop, Sonic will need every trick in the book to make sure Erazor Djinn stays in the storybook world.
In addition to the engaging single player adventure, Sonic and the Secret Rings offers 40 mini-games that support up to four players. Showcasing the abilities of the Wii Remote, players will use the controller as a violin bow, an ax, a canoe paddle and dozens of other motions to compete in these hilarious and easy to pick-up-and-play games.
Developed by the Sonic Team, Sonic and the Secret Rings for the Wii has a MSRP of $49.95. Rated "E" for Everyone, Sonic and the Secret Rings, delivers an innovative and interactive gameplay experience for Sonic fans of all ages.
TrionCube (NDS)
In Trioncube, players must embark on a journey across eight planets into the depths of space, as the captain of the mighty space ship Penko, to rescue the princess from the grasp of Hellmetal. Players reach this goal by creating a Trioncube — a series of 3x3 blocks, which start a chain reaction that refuels the Penko. Players try to create as big a chain as they can before time runs out and the Trioncube is broken. The bigger the chain made, the farther distance the Penko will travel across the galaxy.
Featuring four gameplay modes (Arcade, Story, Endless and Vs) Trioncube will provide endless fun for even the most seasoned puzzler. Unlike your typical puzzler where players try to quickly erase as many blocks as possible, Trioncube will have players in an ecstatic frenzy as they try to create the ultimate 3x3 chain in a new type of thrilling puzzle experience. As they progress through the game, players will have to use different strategies to deal with new shapes in order to create the ultimate chain. Players will be able to collect coins as they create the Trioncube chain and purchase various unique backgrounds and effects - like sushi rolls, dogs and tambourines jumping out of the Trioncube — as they travel the galaxy in their Penko.
Trioncube is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $19.99.