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Rising Star Games Announces All-New BEYBLADE Game for Nintendo 3DS
LOS ANGELES -- April 25,
in the year of our Lord 2013 -- Rising Star Games Inc,
a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today
announced BEYBLADE: Evolution, an all-new game for the Nintendo
3DS™. BEYBLADE: Evolution is being published worldwide by Rising
Star Games licensed by d-rights Inc. and representative Nelvana
Enterprises. Expected to spin into retail this fall, the game
will be available in two versions: a standalone Nintendo 3DS
edition, and in collaboration with Hasbro, a collector's
edition, which includes an exclusive, six-piece BEYBLADE Wing
Pegasus 90WF toy previously unavailable outside of Japan.
Developed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the
Nintendo 3DS, BEYBLADE: Evolution lets players launch their
in-game BEYBLADE, using the gyro and motion sensors and
manipulating the viewing angle with the Augmented Reality camera
for precise control and adjustment. Players engage in real-time
multiplayer battles or follow the Story Mode campaign unlocking
new parts and information to fine-tune their tops in the Bey
Factory.
BEYBLADE: Evolution game play is an exciting take on the Metal
Saga television series which has enjoyed monumental global
success since its launch in 2010. Consumers will also now have
an exclusive opportunity to unlock and view a sneak peek of the
newest upcoming TV series BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel,which will
feature the revolutionary new toy line by Hasbro. With a global
release date of Fall 2013, this exciting and highly anticipated
TV season introduces an entirely new generation of characters to
fans apart from the Metal Saga series, showcasing an innovative
storyline twist that highlights strategic warrior spirit
battling.
"We are delighted to be working with Hasbro, Nelvana and
d-rights on this innovative game made specifically for the
Nintendo 3DS system and to include an exciting new chapter in
the series," said Martin Defries, Rising Star Games' managing
director. "We're also thrilled to be able to offer fans the
opportunity to get their hands on an exclusive battle top that
is sure to be a must-have among serious players."
"BEYBLADE continues to offer an exciting world of interaction
between the television series, toys, games and tournament
community," said Colin Bohm, Managing Director, Nelvana
Enterprises. "We are pleased to be partnering with Rising Star
Games to bring this engaging new gaming experience to the fans."
In the American markets both SKUs are to be sold by Rising Star
Games' distribution partner, D3Publisher.
The top-rated animated TV series can be seen in over 80
countries, including Canada (YTV), U.S (Cartoon Network), U.K
(NickToons), France (Gulli), Germany (Nickelodeon) and Latin
America (Disney XD).
No word on a BEYBLADE CREATION or a BEYBLADE INTELLIGENT DESIGN
as of yet.