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Los Angeles - (July 30, 2010)-Virtual Play Games,
a global Console and PC video game publisher announced today the
release of one of the most recognizable classic games in video game
history by bringing Intellivision Lives! to the Nintendo DS
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family of hand-held systems.
"Virtual Play Games is very excited to bring Intellivision
Lives! to a broader audience at a time when both adults and kids
are enjoying casual games even more than ever", said Virginie
Grange, Business Development for Virtual Play Games.
"2010 being the 30th anniversary of the Intellivision console,
I'm looking forward to seeing how many new fans will discover
Intellivision thanks to this DS version. The Nintendo DS is the
perfect platform for the classic Intellivision games", said Keith
Robinson, Owner of Intellivision Productions.
Intellivision Lives! includes over 60 different games including,
Astrosmash, B-17 Bomber, Shark! Shark!, Motocross, Space Cadet,
Thin Ice and many more classics, giving players countless hours of
enjoyable play. The iconic space ships, robots, sharks, etc. makes
it fun for both kids and parents. For the nostalgic players, they
will recognize the 12 button key-pad displayed on the screen that
made it so easy to play. The game also features games not released
at the time of its original launch as well as Head-to-Head local
wireless game play.
A preview of the game will be available at the Classic Gaming
Expo taking place in Las Vegas on July 31-August 1st, 2010
Intellivision Lives! will be available at retail in September of
2010.
About Virtual Play Games
Virtual Play Games' senior management team hails from major
Publishers and Development Studios, combining years of successful
publishing and development experience under one roof. The company
currently publishes and distributes interactive games for a variety
of Console and PC platforms.
Virtual Play works closely with its development partners to
achieve the highest possible quality and innovation in gameplay and
interactive experience. For more information, please visit
www.virtualplaygames.com
About Intellivision Productions, Inc.
Intellivision Productions was formed by members of the "Blue Sky
Rangers" original Intellivision development team in order to
license and exploit the rights to the games for the Intellivision
system - they currently have the rights to the Intellivision
systems, and all game copyrights formerly held by Mattel
Electronics
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and INTV Corp.
Press Contact:
Virginie Grange
Virtual Play Games
Email:
media@virtualplaygames.com
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