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Nintendo Announces Tomodachi Life
REDMOND, Wash.--(April 10, in the year of our Lord 2014)--
Take all your preconceived notions about life’s possibilities,
crumple them into a ball and toss them out the window. It’s time
to star in a whole new life. On June 6, visit the outrageously
bizarre island world of Tomodachi Life for the Nintendo 3DS
system. Everyone you know, and everyone you wish you knew,
should prepare to meet their Mii maker – you! – as you build a
bustling fantasy population of friends, family and even
celebrities, all in one wild and hilarious world. The real
emotional connection you already share with your Mii characters
will keep you glued to the drama, intrigue and hilarity that
ensues as everyone goes about their extraordinary daily lives,
morphing and interacting in unpredictable and often uproarious
ways.
The Tomodachi franchise already has taken Japan by storm,
selling more than 5.5 million games. Its first North American
title, Tomodachi Life, is poised to stake out unprecedented
video game territory when it launches June 6.
“Nintendo fans are familiar with Mii characters, but now they
come to life in ways they never have before – with their own
lives, interests and personalities,” said Scott Moffitt,
Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales &
Marketing. “Customization and open-ended play are two big video
game trends for 2014, and Tomodachi Life delivers a fun,
creative experience that makes you want to visit again and
again, because there’s always something interesting going on.”
“Tomodachi” is the Japanese word for “friend.” After completely
customizing all your Mii characters, from their voices and
appearances right down to their personality quirks, you’ll
recognize them instantly. But you can’t possibly predict what
they’ll do next. For the first time ever, Mii characters behave
based on the personality traits you select, playing out the
drama you set in motion. A celebrity might fall in love with
your math teacher. Your mom might jump on stage to belt out
heavy metal songs. Or you could become famous striking poses
down the runway of a fashion show wearing cute and silly
outfits. Best of all, you can document these unbelievable
moments for posterity and share them all with your friends via
the Nintendo 3DS Image Share service.
Even your far-fetched celebrity dreams can come true in
Tomodachi Life. If you have ever wanted international superstar
Christina Aguilera to join you in a sing-off, or believed that
she would become BFFs with your cousin or wished she would
perform a song with your customized lyrics, it could happen
here. The multi award-winning singer has signed on to be a part
of Nintendo’s promotional campaign for the game, and her Mii
character will be available at launch.
The plot of Tomodachi Life thickens with the addition of each
Mii character. As they deliver one gripping twist and turn after
another, you can reward them with in-game gifts and clothes,
their favorite foods or special flourishes for their apartments.
Together you can further broaden your Tomodachi Life horizons by
exploring the island, solving characters’ problems and helping
them with their needs.
The game will play on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS systems, and
will be available in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on
Nintendo 3DS and on Nintendo 2DS at a suggested retail price of
$34.99.