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New Cartoon Network Punch Time Game Available This Christmas
Santa Ana, Calif. – October 6, in the year of our
Lord 2011 – Crave Games, a
full-service publishing company, and Cartoon Network Enterprises
(CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of the network, today
announced the holiday release of Cartoon Network: Punch Time
Explosion XL for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system,
Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and
the Wii™ system from Nintendo. To play the game prior to
release, look for it at this year’s New York City Comic Con,
taking place at the Javits Center, October 13-16. For a sneak
peek at the game, visit:
http://www.punchtimeexplosion.com/dev/videos.
Building off the success of Cartoon Network: Punch Time
Explosion on the Nintendo 3DS, the fast-paced console fighting
game features iconic locations and an all-star cast of
fan-favorites recruited from Cartoon Network’s most popular
television series including: Ben 10, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo,
The Powerpuff Girls and Dexter’s Laboratory. The all-new brawler
video game with 26 playable characters, including eight new
characters, gives players the power to duke it out with their
friends for cartoon supremacy. A great gift for kids and adults
wanting to step into the shoes of their beloved cartoon
characters both new and old, Cartoon Network: Punch Time
Explosion XL will explode onto the home consoles this holiday
season.
“The Cartoon Network universe features iconic, unique characters
that have ubiquitous appeal for fans of all ages,” said Pete
Yoder, vice president, consumer products for Cartoon Network
Enterprises. “Punch Time Explosion XL features many fan
favorites in an action-packed, fun-filled brawler that is sure
to be a must-have this holiday season.”
“We are thrilled to expand and build upon the Punch Time
Explosion franchise as it gives fans an increased level of
interactivity with the memorable TV shows that have become a
part of the lives of both parents and kids,” said Joanna
Rockwood from Crave Games. “Playing as popular characters like
Johnny Bravo and Billy and Mandy is a unique opportunity to the
bring the zany personalities and intense action to players on
their home consoles.”
The most fun and accessible fighting game this season, Cartoon
Network: Punch Time Explosion XL is jam-packed with a huge cast
of characters, powerful dual-character synergy attacks and five
brand new battle arenas. Additionally, the game will feature a
wide-variety of multiplayer options including numerous battle
modes, as well as an in-depth story mode that introduces an
all-new co-op gameplay experience that supports up to four
players. An in-game store will give fans an opportunity to
unlock new characters and arenas, unique costumes, and memorable
cartoon clips from their favorite TV shows.
Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL is being developed by
Papaya Studio and published by Crave Games.
For additional information on Cartoon Network: Punch Time
Explosion XL, visit the official product website at:
http://www.punchtimeexplosion.com.