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HoopWorld

Platform(s): Wii, Xbox 360
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Virtual Toys
Developer: Streamline Studios
Release Date: July 19, 2010 (US), Aug. 13, 2010 (EU)

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'HoopWorld' (ALL) Coming to Euro WiiWare Next Week

by Rainier on Aug. 6, 2010 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT

Red Hot Shots, Dive Tackling, Wall Running, Dragon Punches, over-the-top mid-air volleys - all chainable tricks in HoopWorld. HoopWorld is a three-on-three multiplayer trick game that rewards gamers for playing competitively together.

HoopWorld brings over-the-top arcade basketball with a kung-fu power-up twist to the platform, offering unlimited replay ability via seven uniquely themed teams and six outdoor courts/ locations. Connect to the HoopWorld online leader board or play with a friend. Fast, fun, and easy to pick-up arcade action and power-ups will keep players on the edge of their seats, as they basketbrawl their way to the top of the HoopWorld Leader board Championship!

“With the World Cup over, other sports will regain some of the attention in Europe and HoopWorld is the perfect game for anyone that wants to play an aggressive, fast paced sport on the Wii,” said Jesus Iglesias, creative director of Virtual Toys. “We know that fans of basketball, soccer, and fighting will enjoy HoopWorld when it launches on August 13th.”

Key Features:

  • 1-2 player, single player and offline multiplayer.
  • Basketbrawl! – punch, kick, and fight to get the ball.
  • 7 stylish teams/ 21 characters defend their home courts!
  • 6 spunky courts set in colorful natural locations.
  • 8 crazy power-ups pepper the courting all 4 diificulties.
  • Unlock additional teams and courts by beating all 4 difficulties.

HoopWorld will be available for 1,000 Wii Points and can be purchased from the Wii Shop Channel.


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