Gaming News - August 2006
San Francisco, CA (August 8, 2006) -Today Ubisoft announced that it
will expand its Petz series of games for Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PC.
From Ubisoft:
Ubisoft’s Dogz and Catz series have already won over a huge audience, are
currently among the top 10 games on Game Boy Advance and have sold more than
1.4 million copies on PC since their introduction. The Petz series allows
players to adopt and train their cuddly friends. Players create and control a
cute furry pet that they choose from a selection of many different breeds.
Players can take their pets everywhere within the virtual environment, starting
inside the house and walking around the neighborhood to visit friends.
“Consumers are hot on the prowl for more pets games and Ubisoft has responded
by expanding our family of loveable creatures,” said Jay Cohen, vice
president of publishing at Ubisoft. “We’re building upon the success of our
existing Dogz and Catz franchises and introducing new animals that
consumers are sure to adore. Now everyone with a PC, Game Boy Advance or
Nintendo DS will be able to have the rewarding experience of raising their very
own pet.”
Upcoming Petz titles include:
•Dogz on PC and Nintendo DS (November 2006): This classic game, already
a proven brand on PC and GBA, make its debut on Nintendo DS. Choose your
favorite puppy from a large selection of breeds and interact directly with it.
•Dogz Fashion on GBA (September 2006): Dogz Fashion allows players to adopt
their own adorable puppy, dress him/her up in all kinds of fashionable outfits
and enter him/her to win fashion competitions.
•Catz on PC and Nintendo DS (November 2006): Ubisoft created the first
cat-simulation game ever, bewitching PC gamers around the world. Catz is
eagerly anticipated by the game’s numerous devotees. It allows players to
adopt his/her favorite kitten, interact directly with it and watch it grow.
•Horsez on PC and Nintendo DS (November 2006): A newcomer in the Petz
series, Horsez is the first game that allows you to care for your very own
foal, ensuring he grows into a strong adult horse.
•Hamsterz Life on Nintendo DS (November 2006): Raise several breeds of
hamsters and build fully customizable homes for them to grow up in.
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