18.01.2005

Namco Hometek Inc. singns Deal with ITE
Companies’ First Project Together Will Bring Popular HUGO Franchise To Game Boy® Advance In The U.S. Market


Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today they have signed a deal with the Denmark-based pioneer of interactive television entertainment, ITE, to bring two projects from the global “HUGO” franchise on the Game Boy® Advance to the U.S. market this year. Working closely with ITE, Namco will deliver the addictive platforming/puzzle game HUGO - The Evil Mirror and the fast-paced kart racing title HUGO Bukkazoom for young gamers ages 12 and under.

“We’re excited to partner with ITE, a true leader in the interactive entertainment industry, to bring the HUGO franchise to the North American video game market,” said Jeff Lujan, Business Unit Director, Namco Hometek Inc. “We hope HUGO - The Evil Mirror and HUGO Bukkazoom! are just the beginning of many successful game launches between ITE and Namco. “

In HUGO - The Evil Mirror, players embark on an adventure through 60 different game levels and three unique worlds in order to free main character Hugo who has been trapped in a mirror by the evil witch Scylla. Featuring three levels of difficulty, numerous power-ups, a unique “monster system” and strong puzzle elements involved in each level design, HUGO - The Evil Mirror will be available this June exclusively on the Game Boy Advance.

In the wacky and cartoonish fast-paced kart racing game, HUGO Bukkazoom!, players control a host of characters from the HUGO world as they zip around the free roaming universe. This simple and easy to play racing game boasts three different and distinct environments, five game play modes, unlockable karts and power ups as well as multiple game play modes. Solid game play and amazing physics that are rarely seen on the Game Boy Advance add to this title’s overall playful tone. HUGO Bukkazoom! will be available this March.

“We are always actively pursuing new games and content platforms for the HUGO franchise,” said Niels Jørgen Skov, Executive V.P. of Sales & Marketing at Interactive Television Entertainment. “We knew that partnering with Namco for these two projects would be a great fit, and we hope to pursue more opportunities with them in the future.”

For more information on HUGO - The Evil Mirror and HUGO Bukkazoom! please visit: www.namco.com.


Quelle: ITE Pressemitteilung

Namco, ITE bring two Hugo titles to the GBA
Evil Mirror and Bukkazoom, both due this year, are just the beginning for the new partnership

Namco officials announced today that they will work with Denmark-based ITE, a creator of interactive television programs, to bring two of ITE's Hugo games to the American Game Boy Advance market. Kart-racer Hugo Bukkazoom!, due in March, lets players zip around a free-roaming universe in one of several karts and five different gameplay modes. Hugo: The Evil Mirror, slated for release in June, sends players on a puzzle adventure through 60 levels and three unique worlds to rescue Hugo from an evil witch named Scylla. Both games are designed for the 12-and-under set. "We hope Hugo: The Evil Mirror and Hugo Bukkazoom! are just the beginning of many successful game launches between ITE and Namco," said Jeff Lujan, business unit director for Namco Hometek.

Quelle: www.gamespot.com

Two Hugo Games Coming in the US
Companies’ first project together will bring popular HUGO franchise to GBA in the US Market

Namco Hometek Inc. announced today they have signed a deal with the Denmark-based pioneer of interactive television entertainment, ITE, to bring two projects from the global “HUGO” franchise on the GBA to the US market this year. Working closely with ITE, Namco will deliver the addictive platforming/puzzle game Hugo: The Evil Mirror and the fast-paced kart racing title Hugo Bukkazoom for young gamers ages 12 and under. Featuring three levels of difficulty, numerous power-ups, a unique “monster system” and strong puzzle elements involved in each level design, Hugo: The Evil Mirror will be available this April. Expected on store shelves this August, Hugo Bukkazoom boasts three different and distinct environments, five game play modes, unlockable karts and power ups as well as multiple game play modes. Check full article for details.

Quelle: www.gamershell.com

Namco Brings 'Hugo' GBA Titles To North America

Namco announced today they have signed a deal with the Danish ITE, to bring two projects from the global HUGO franchise on the Game Boy Advance to the U.S. market this year. Working closely with ITE, Namco will deliver the addictive platforming/puzzle game HUGO: The Evil Mirror and the fast-paced kart racing title HUGO Bukkazoom for young gamers ages 12 and under.

"We're excited to partner with ITE, a true leader in the interactive entertainment industry, to bring the HUGO franchise to the North American video game market," said Jeff Lujan, Business Unit Director, Namco Hometek Inc. "We hope HUGO - The Evil Mirror and HUGO Bukkazoom! are just the beginning of many successful game launches between ITE and Namco."

In HUGO - The Evil Mirror, players embark on an adventure through 60 different game levels and three unique worlds in order to free main character Hugo who has been trapped in a mirror by the evil witch Scylla. Featuring three levels of difficulty, numerous power-ups, a unique monster system and strong puzzle elements involved in each level design, HUGO - The Evil Mirror will be available this June exclusively on the Game Boy Advance.

In the wacky and cartoonish fast-paced kart racing game, HUGO Bukkazoom!, players control a host of characters from the HUGO world as they zip around the free roaming universe. This simple and easy to play racing game boasts three different and distinct environments, five game play modes, unlockable karts and power ups as well as multiple game play modes. Solid game play and amazing physics that are rarely seen on the Game Boy Advance add to this title 1;s overall playful tone. HUGO Bukkazoom! will be available this March.

"We are always actively pursuing new games and content platforms for the HUGO franchise," said Niels Jørgen Skov, Executive V.P. of Sales & Marketing at Interactive Television Entertainment. "We knew that partnering with Namco for these two projects would be a great fit, and we hope to pursue more opportunities with them in the future."

Quelle: www.worthplaying.com

Namco Nabs HUGO for GBA

Deal with ITE brings popular children's license to the handheld arena. Two games currently are scheduled. NAMCO HOMETEK INC. SIGNS DEAL WITH ITE. Companies’ First Project Together Will Bring Popular HUGO Franchise To Game Boy® Advance In The U.S. Market

Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today they have signed a deal with the Denmark-based pioneer of interactive television entertainment, ITE, to bring two projects from the global “ HUGO” franchise on the Game Boy® Advance to the U.S. market this year. Working closely with ITE, Namco will deliver the addictive platforming/puzzle game HUGO - The Evil Mirror and the fast-paced kart racing title HUGO Bukkazoom for young gamers ages 12 and under. “We’re excited to partner with ITE, a true leader in the interactive entertainment industry, to bring the HUGO franchise to the North American video game market,” said Jeff Lujan, Business Unit Director, Namco Hometek Inc. “We hope HUGO - The Evil Mirror and HUGO Bukkazoom! are just the beginning of many successful game launches between ITE and Namco. “ In HUGO - The Evil Mirror, players embark on an adventure through 60 different game levels and three unique worlds in order to free main character Hugo who has been trapped in a mirror by the evil witch Scylla. Featuring three levels of difficulty, numerous power-ups, a unique “monster system” and strong puzzle elements involved in each level design, HUGO - The Evil Mirror will be available this June exclusively on the Game Boy Advance. In the wacky and cartoonish fast-paced kart racing game, HUGO Bukkazoom!, players control a host of characters from the HUGO world as they zip around the free roaming universe. This simple and easy to play racing game boasts three different and distinct environments, five game play modes, unlockable karts and power ups as well as multiple game play modes. Solid game play and amazing physics that are rarely seen on the Game Boy Advance add to this title’s overall playful tone. HUGO Bukkazoom! will be available this March. “We are always actively pursuing new games and content platforms for the HUGO franchise,” said Niels Jørgen Skov, Executive V.P. of Sales & Marketing at Interactive Television Entertainment. “We knew that partnering with Namco for these two projects would be a great fit, and we hope to pursue more opportunities with them in the future.” For more information on HUGO - The Evil Mirror and HUGO Bukkazoom! please visit: www.namco.com.

Quelle: www.planetgamecube.com