Gaming News - March 2007
Los Angeles, CA (March 12, 2007) - The Game Factory today announced
Code Lyoko for the Wii.
From The Game Factory:
Utilizing the latest advances in 2D and 3D computer graphics imagery (CGI),
“Code Lyoko” follows the adventures of four “ordinary” students who discover the
existence of a mysterious parallel universe, a virtual world called Lyoko. The
students, Yumi, Ulrich, Odd and Jeremy discover that both Earth and Lyoko are
being threatened with destruction by a super virus, X.A.N.A., which has infected
the Super Computer that controls everything. Now the students, who are joined by
Aelita, a virtual being from Lyoko, must lead double lives : ordinary boarding
school students on Earth and action heroes inside the digital world of Lyoko,
where they learn each have special powers.
“We are thrilled to be bringing Code Lyoko to life on the Wii ” said Henrik
Mathiasen, Game Factory’s President. “Fans of Code Lyoko, and those new to the
series, will be able to immerse themselves in the game in new and exciting ways
using the unique Wii remote controller and gorgeous graphics. This game further
demonstrates our commitment to both next generation consoles, and working with
leading International children’s brands”
“Code Lyoko combines a cutting-edge look and fantastic storytelling, making it
the ideal show to be featured on the Wii platform, “ said Cynthia Money,
President, Worldwide Consumer Products for Taffy Entertainment. “The Game
Factory’s incredible creativity and sense of fun will translate into a Wii game
that engages both fans of the show and gamers of all ages with exciting new
worlds and interactions with the show’s young heroes.”
Code Lyoko Wii has been specifically developed for the new platform by French
developer Neko Entertainment. Neko’s mandate is to deliver an intuitive and
innovative blend of adventure, combat, platform and racing type of game play
utilizing the features of the Wii Remote controller.
Code Lyoko will enable gamers to join their favorite characters as they :
- Battle through the 2D real world, and 3D world.
- Interact with their favourite characters – Odd, Yumi, UIrich, Aelita and
Jeremy
- Explore 40+ different locations with a storyline based on the fourth
season of the popular animated series
- Battle using a range of skills including shooting, fighting, puzzle
solving and exploration.
- Delve into the digital sea with the season 4 new vehicle in search of
the mysterious creature which infected their world
- Discover a new 3D territory
- Fight new bosses
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