Valcon Games Brings Reality TV's Smash Hit -- Survivor -- to Wii and Nintendo DS for the First Time
Redmond, WA (PRWEB) December 10, 2010
Valcon Games is bringing Survivor, the hit reality TV series on CBS, to the Wii system and Nintendo DS family of hand-held systems.
The Survivor game, licensed from CBS Consumer Products, is now available in stores nationwide. It is the first-ever Survivor-branded game for the Nintendo Wii and DS systems.
In the Wii version of Survivor, up to 4 players compete for survival in 24 island challenges straight out of the TV show. Featuring the voice of the Survivor host Jeff Probst, Survivor has 16 playable characters, who separate into two tribes â€" Tribe Jalapao or Tribe Timbira. Supporting the Wii Balance Boardâ„¢ accessory, this game can get truly physical as each player fights for their tribe’s honor. It will take a lot to conquer this island and become the sole survivor.
Survivor on the Nintendo DS system drops players on an untamed island and pits them against a diverse cast of characters, who each have their own story and motivation. Just like in the TV version, players forage for a variety of resources to feed the tribe and build shelter. There is only one survivor in this game, though, and to be the last player standing players will need to use their political savvy to know who to align with, whose side to be on during an argument and who to win over with favors. Players can choose to go it alone or compete against a friend via wireless DS multi-card play.
“Survivor is a household name around the world, and we are excited to bring the video game versions of this popular CBS show to North America.†said Glenn Halseth, CEO of Valcon Games. “Survivor developer Mindscape has really captured the essence of the show in these games, and we are thrilled to be their partners.â€
Survivor airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Supporting Resources:
•Valcon Games, LLC (http://www.valcongames.com)
About Valcon Games, LLC
Headquartered in Redmond, WA, Valcon Games LLC is video game publishing company that delivers unique and creative software for the Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Valcon Games approach to product is similar to that of the ‘indie’ movie scene. With low overheads and an efficient publishing model, Valcon Games can help bring products to the U.S. market that might otherwise be overlooked. The company was co-founded by industry veterans Colin Gordon and Glenn Halseth. More company information can be found at the company website.
About Mindscape
Mindscape is an international company involved in the production, editing and distribution of video games. Following the recent acquisition of shares in the company Violet, which includes the Nabaztag rabbit, Mindscape is becoming a specialist in internet services and platforms which combine a new man/machine interface and as such are opening the way for online gaming communities. Currently, Mindscape consists of nearly 140 people and, thanks to its subsidiaries, has a presence in the major European countries: France, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Mindscape is listed on Alternext by Euronextâ„¢.
About CBS Consumer Products                                                                       Â
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit http://www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.
PR Contact:
Susan Lusty
206-331-4659
slusty(at)valcongames(dot)com
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