[Pre-E3 2006] D3Publisher Goes Handheld Clazy!
Lots and lots of licensed cartoon games... that you won't be seeing on Sony platforms.
Published: May 4, 2006
D3Publisher of America has a cool name. Abbreviate it and spit it out all rapid-fire-like and people will a) think you're insane, perfect for getting a good seat in a movie theatre, and b) ... well there is no b), it's just a great way to freak people out. "D3PA! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" See? Also, it sounds vaguely like some kind of hip-hop supergroup, so use that for a little instant street cred if you're ever confronted by a mob of angry urban individuals with ill-fitting pants and hats cocked quizzically to the side. No no, there's no need to say thanks, that little gem was on us.
The D3PA also happens to be keen on some Cartoon Network and VIZ Media properties like Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi and Naruto. Annnd you won't be seeing those games on the PSP or PS2 anytime soon, cause, well, that thar be Nintendo territory. Luckily, there are a couple of offerings for us poor Sony folk:
Dead Head Fred -- Created specifically for the PSP system, Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative reality as private detective Fred Neuman, savagely murdered and then resurrected in a scientific experiment gone awry without his memory or his head. Players will embark on a quest for vengeance as they solve their own murder by using the severed heads of enemies to battle their way through environments designed to showcase each head's unique abilities. Dead Head Fred revolutionizes the gameplay experience on the PSP system by offering a dynamic camera that immerses players in the action without having to control a manual camera.
Flushed Away -- The only game based on the upcoming film from Dreamworks Animation and Aardman, Flushed Away lets gamers play the movie and beyond as Roddy, Rita and the Jammy Dodger struggle against the Toad and his evil plans. Players will use the unique skills of each character to battle the Toad's henchmen, explore new environments not in the film and interact with new characters exclusive to the game.
WTF: Work Time Fun -- The latest in a long line of unique Japanese games that have gained popularity in the United States, WTF delivers compelling stints of crazy arcade-style action unlike anything ever seen on the PSP system. Players will test their skills and earn cash with more than 40 wacked-out mini-games, use the money earned to unlock additional games and collect hundreds of unique prizes and unlock useful "real world" tools for the PSP system such as the Bar Calculator, World Clock and Ramen Timer.
And now you knoooowwwww...
The D3PA also happens to be keen on some Cartoon Network and VIZ Media properties like Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi and Naruto. Annnd you won't be seeing those games on the PSP or PS2 anytime soon, cause, well, that thar be Nintendo territory. Luckily, there are a couple of offerings for us poor Sony folk:
Dead Head Fred -- Created specifically for the PSP system, Dead Head Fred draws players into an original alternative reality as private detective Fred Neuman, savagely murdered and then resurrected in a scientific experiment gone awry without his memory or his head. Players will embark on a quest for vengeance as they solve their own murder by using the severed heads of enemies to battle their way through environments designed to showcase each head's unique abilities. Dead Head Fred revolutionizes the gameplay experience on the PSP system by offering a dynamic camera that immerses players in the action without having to control a manual camera.
Flushed Away -- The only game based on the upcoming film from Dreamworks Animation and Aardman, Flushed Away lets gamers play the movie and beyond as Roddy, Rita and the Jammy Dodger struggle against the Toad and his evil plans. Players will use the unique skills of each character to battle the Toad's henchmen, explore new environments not in the film and interact with new characters exclusive to the game.
WTF: Work Time Fun -- The latest in a long line of unique Japanese games that have gained popularity in the United States, WTF delivers compelling stints of crazy arcade-style action unlike anything ever seen on the PSP system. Players will test their skills and earn cash with more than 40 wacked-out mini-games, use the money earned to unlock additional games and collect hundreds of unique prizes and unlock useful "real world" tools for the PSP system such as the Bar Calculator, World Clock and Ramen Timer.
And now you knoooowwwww...
