“Today, handheld gaming is more popular than ever before and our fall line-up is
reflective of gamers’ unique tastes and interests,” said Will Kassoy, senior vice
president of global brand management. “Whether they want to experience new adventures
with popular Super Hero and movie characters or relive their earliest memories of
gaming, we’re delivering top quality entertainment experiences.”
In
Gun Showdown for the PSP system, players shoot, knife and dynamite their way
through a free-roaming action adventure set against the backdrop of the old West. As
a gunslinger working both sides of the law, gamers will dole out vengeance and
showdown against corrupt lawmen, a murderous preacher, a renegade army psychopath, and
merciless outlaws. The handheld experience includes new wireless multiplayer and
quick-play modes, PSP system exclusive missions, and gameplay features. Gun Showdown
is rated “MA 15+” by the OFLC.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York allows players to take on the role of their
favourite Marvel Super Hero, Spider-Man, and one of his famed nemeses, Green Goblin,
in an original storyline which builds upon their legendary comic book rivalry. For
the first time in a handheld Spider-Man game, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance players
can personalize their experiences by choosing what abilities and powers to upgrade and
when, such as Spider-Man’s web manoeuvres or Green Goblin’s fire attacks, as they
progress through the game. Playing as both good and evil, gamers will experience
levels packed with frenzied action, in-depth combat and a host of unique super moves
as they embark on the ultimate quest to save New York City from almost certain
disaster. Spider-Man: Battle for New York is yet to be rated by the OFLC.
Over the Hedge™: Hammy Goes Nuts! is an all-new adventure based on the woodland
creatures from DreamWorks Animation’s hit film “Over the Hedge.” Fan favourite Hammy
the squirrel leads RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle and all-new forest friends on
another daring trip into the ‘burbs. When Hammy’s beloved cable TV goes out, his
buddies have to scramble through the neighbourhood to restore the signal—and Hammy’s
happiness. Over the Hedge: Hammy Goes Nuts! for the Nintendo DS, GBA and PSP are not
yet rated.
Activision Hits Remixed lets PSP system gamers relive the dawn of home console
gaming while on the go by delivering over 40 of the biggest Atari 2600 titles, such as
Pitfall, Kaboom!, Chopper Command, Stampede, Keystone Kapers, to the PSP (PlayStation
Portable) system. With the game’s multi-player supported classics, players can choose
whether they want to game together utilizing a “Game Share” feature that allows two
friends to play together using only one copy of the game or take turns on one PSP
system or play via the game’s wireless functionality. Activision Hits Remixed also
features a rockin’ 80’s themed soundtrack, modernized front-end graphics, classic game
manuals which include tips and photographs, and a host of retro unlockables. The game
has not yet been rated by the OFLC.
