Activision Publishing's Bakugan Battle Brawlers™ One of the Leading Kids Video Games for the 2009 Holiday Season
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec 14, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM) is among the leading kids videogames for 2009, and is already one of the biggest hits of the holiday season on Nintendo DS(TM).
The Nintendo DS(TM) version of Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM), released on October 20 in North America as a Collector's Edition and a regular edition, is the #2 best-selling game among current fourth quarter 2009 releases for this system. It is the #5 best-selling full pricedtitle among all games for Nintendo DS(TM) in November 2009. (Source: NPD Group)
The successful launch of the Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM) video game builds on the continued strength of the Bakugan property in toys and television. Spin Master's Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid has been included on holiday top toy lists across the nation and is among the hottest toys of 2009. The animated TV show continues to be one of the most popular on Cartoon Network in the United States and TELETOON in Canada.
Developed by NOW Production, the Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM) video game allows fans to become a part of the universe they love - meeting all the characters from the show and taking part in battles to become the world's best. Utilizing special game cards Bakugan battle masters roll spheres onto the cards, which activate and transform into Bakugan "battle brawling" action figures.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers is a co-production from Nelvana Enterprises, Spin Master Ltd., Sega Toys Ltd., TMS Entertainment, Ltd., Japan Vistec Inc. and Sega Corporation, with animation by Japan Vistec Inc. and TMS Entertainment, Ltd. Itis rated Everyone by the ESRB.
For more information on Bakugan Battle Brawlers, visit http://www.bakugan-videogame.com.
About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
About Spin Master
A multi-category children's entertainment company since 1994, Spin Master(R) has been designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer products for children around the world and is recognized as a global growth leader within the toy industry. Spin Master is best known for such popular brands as 2008 Toy of the Year winner Air Hogs(R), Aquadoodle(TM), Tech Deck(TM), Moon Sand(TM) and new boys action phenomena Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM). Spin Master employs over 600 people with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Hong Kong and China. For additional information please visit: www.spinmaster.com.
About NOW Production
NOW Production is a premiere videogame developer founded in 1986 and based in Japan. It has developed games for many major publishers, including Namco, Konami and Activision, working on games such as Katamari Damacy, Dance Dance Revolution and Little League World Series 2008/2009. In recent years, NOWPro has started creating original, independent titles and is also involved with developing mobile software and online games.
About Activision Publishing
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.
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