Hero: 108 is the first ever cross-platform collaboration between industry leaders Gamania Digital Entertainment, Cartoon Network, Moonscoop Entertainment, and Playmates Toys. The result is a multi-platform entertainment experience for kids and teens, first introducing fans to the Hidden Lands of the Animal Kingdom with a quirky, colorful, fast-paced and action-packed massively multi-player online game (MMOG) in the second quarter of 2010. Cartoon Network co-produced the animated television series with Moonscoop Entertainment, which will air on Cartoon Network globally throughout the year. The Hero: 108 franchise will also add a distinctive line of consumer products with collectable Hero: 108 toys, in partnership with Playmates Toys, later in the year.

Gamania’s Creative Center originally developed Hero: 108 as a unique graphic interpretation of the 14th Century Chinese novel “The Water Margin Stories,” an epic clash of spirits, outlaws and emperors. In the core storyline of Hero: 108, humans and animals lived together in harmony until High Roller, a malicious character, was unceremoniously banished from the Eastern capital. High Roller grudgingly wandered the Hidden Lands and developed a deep hatred for those who cast him out. Fate, often a playful catalyst, intervened and High Roller was struck by lightning – in turn bestowing him with the amazing ability to speak to animals. With his new powers, High Roller brainwashed his new furry friends into believing that humans are evil – and began his plans to take revenge against those who exiled him.

The first of the Hero: 108 product line is Hero: 108 Online, a teen-centric free-to-play online video game that will enter a limited, sneak peak, closed beta in North America in Spring 2010. Information on sign-ups for the sneak peak beta will be available shortly before then on the official Hero: 108 Online website. The online game will feature witty cartoon characters and a lively storyline that will be mirrored in its upcoming animated series counterpart. Hero: 108 Online will incorporate amicropayment model, providing players with unlimited free entertainment and the option to enhance or customize their experience with several skill and novelty items.

Features:

• Multi-Platform Entertainment Experience.Gamania takes the Hero: 108 brand from an animated series that airs on Cartoon Network USA and Cartoon Network UK to an online world where players discover the mayhem, malevolence and trickery of High Roller’s army for themselves. Coming in 2010, Gamania will also unveil Hero: 108 consumer products, created in partnership with Playmates Toys Inc.
• Become Your Favorite Character. With characters based on the animated show, discover special fighting skills, harkening to the four elements – wind, water, fire or earth – and personalize your character with unlimited combinations of customizable equipment and costume items for a uniquely personal touch
• Wicked Animal Adversaries, Numerous Quests and Maps. Unwavering heroes from across the land come together to conquer the programmed Animal Army through six Animal Kingdoms – each with 13 separate map quests – immersive instance dungeons, lovable new species and challenges at every turn
• Unite with Friends for Victory. Team up with your friends or easily form a guild in town to take on the enchanted Animal Army as they terrorize mankind, braving your way through each Animal Kingdom
• Play All Day and Night. Fearless squads will explore the expansive story-driven kingdoms and experience the fun and fast combinations of nonstop, high-speed team-centered combat action
• Sharpen Your Swords and Wits with Mini-Games.  Find numerous mini-games and missions throughout Hero: 108 Online, keeping players on their toes and giving the bravest heroes the chance to earn special in-game items