LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced Madagascar 3: The Video Game based on the DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) animated film, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, is now available on Nintendo’s Wii™ system, Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, Nintendo DS™ hand-held system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted comes to theaters in 3D on Friday, June 8, 2012.
Madagascar 3: The Video Game brings the circus to life, featuring your favorite Madagascar friends: Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe. Travel across Europe in single or two player co-op as you promote the circus by completing challenging and zany missions, performing amazing publicity stunts on some of Europe’s most notable landmarks, and dazzling the crowd with thrilling circus acts! The entire Madagascar crew is along for the ride in this big-top adventure including King Julien, Maurice and Mort, the chimps Phil and Mason, the Penguins, plus their new circus pals Stefano the sea lion, Vitaly the Siberian tiger and Gia the jaguar.
“Start the summer off with an all-new circus adventure that goes beyond the film in Madagascar 3: The Video Game,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3P. “Players will get to visit new European locales and play as their favorite Madagascar characters in the ultimate circus extravaganza.”
Madagascar 3: The Video Game for Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system is developed by Monkey Bar Games, a division of Vicious Cycle Software, and is rated “E” (Everyone – Comic Mischief) by the ESRB.
In Madagascar 3: The Video Game for Nintendo 3DS and DS, players will experience a unique side-scrolling platform adventure by participating in stealthy missions and performing publicity stunts throughout Europe, all while avoiding the pesky clutches of the animal control officers. The Nintendo 3DS and DS version of the video game is developed by Torus Games and is rated “E” (Everyone – Mild Cartoon Violence) by the ESRB.
Madagascar 3: The Video Game is available for the suggested retail price of $39.95 on Xbox 360, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and $29.95 on Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and DS. Shop at select retailers for exclusive Madagascar 3: The Video Game promotional offers including bonus in-game unlockable content, Movie Money, gifts with purchase, plus many more!
For more information on Madagascar 3: The Video Game, please visit www.madagascar3thevideogame.com.
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D3Publisher is a leading video game publisher for all platforms, including: the Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ handheld systems, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, and wireless devices. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine 2™. For more information about D3Publisher and its products, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.
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