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MAJESCO BRINGS 'CARTOON NETWORK SPEEDWAY' TO NINTENDO GAME BOY® ADVANCE
Cartoon Network's Most Popular Characters Debut In Kart-Style Racing Game This Summer
EDISON, NJ, March 3, 2003 - An ensemble of hilarious characters featured on Cartoon Networks's top-rated television programs go interactive, as Majesco, one of the fastest-growing publishers of interactive entertainment, introduces Cartoon Network Speedway for the Nintendo Game Boy® Advance. Developed by DC Studios, the game is slated for release this July and will be the first in a series of Cartoon Network titles to be released by Majesco on Game Boy Advance.
"Cartoon Network's popular characters translate wonderfully onto an interactive platform and are a perfect fit for the Game Boy Advance audience," said Ken Gold, Vice President of Marketing. "Younger players will enjoy Cartoon Network Speedway's unique features that set it apart from typical kart racing games."
"Cartoon Network Speedway marks the first time our characters have appeared in a kart racing game, and players will really enjoy the gear-grinding action as they put the pedal to the metal with their favorite characters," said Jamie Porges, vice president of Off Channel Commerce for Cartoon Network. "In addition, we're pleased to present, with Majesco, the interactive debut of a number of Cartoon Network properties, including Courage the Cowardly Dog, Cow and Chicken, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Johnny Bravo, and Sheep in the Big City."
Cartoon Network Speedway features 12 different courses themed to the specific Cartoon Network properties. "Zippers" for speed boosts, obstacles, jumps, drop offs, and slippery surfaces make each track a challenge to navigate. In addition, players must perform impressive stunts and maneuvers to win the highest popularity rating from the audience. The more popular your character is, the more hidden surprises you can unlock.
Cartoon Network Speedway also offers the following key features:
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Play as 12 characters including Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Johnny Bravo, Sheep in the Big City and Cow and Chicken.
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Unique Star Ratings system rewards skilled drivers with points when they "wow" the audience with stunts, power slides and shortcuts.
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15 power-ups add strategy to fast-paced races: portable hole, disposable shield, wiener missile, magnetizor, pork butts, custard pie mine, invisibility potion, lightning wheels and more.
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Pick up a sidekick character unique to your Cartoon Network star. For example, when Johnny Bravo finds Little Suzy, he earns a speed increase, invulnerability and double Star Rating awards.
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Three different game play modes: Quick Race, Championship and Challenge.
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Unlockable characters, championships, power-ups and tracks extend replay value.
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2-player game play with Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.
Additional information on Cartoon Network Speedway and other Majesco titles can be obtained by visiting their official website at www.majescogames.com.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 82.5 million U.S. homes and 145 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's Web site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
About Majesco
Headquartered in Edison, NJ, with offices in the United Kingdom, Majesco was founded in 1986 and is a leading international developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products for the Xbox(tm) video game console from Microsoft, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCube(tm) and Game Boy® Advance systems, as well as the personal computer. Included among these are Majesco's multi-platform, supernatural action/thriller, BloodRayne, and Black & Bruised, an over-the-top cartoon-style boxing game, both available at retail now. Majesco can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.majescogames.com/.
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