Video Gaming News - September 2002
Santa Monica, CA (September 17, 2002) - THQ today announced the
release of The Ripping Friends for GameBoy Advance. The videogame is based on the animated television series of the
same name, created by John Kricfalusi and animation studio, Spumco Inc.,
creators of the top-rated Ren and Stimpy Show. The Cartoon Network
recently signed The Ripping Friends with plans to air 13 episodes this
fall. The Ripping Friends for Game Boy Advance is now available at retail
outlets nationwide.
"We are pleased to be working with John Kricfalusi again on his latest
creative series," said Germaine Gioia, vice president, licensing, THQ. "Being a
part of the Cartoon Network assures `The Ripping Friends' a broad audience. This
is an example of THQ's mass-market strategy of providing quality Game Boy
Advance games to players of all ages."
"As the number one third party handheld game publisher, THQ is the ideal
partner in bringing `The Ripping Friends' to the Game Boy Advance," said Kevin
Kolde general manager, Spumco. "Their expertise in bringing popular cartoon
properties to handheld gaming audiences means fans of the show will be able to
take on the role of their favorite character and save the earth in the manliest
way."
From THQ:
In "The Ripping Friends" for Game Boy Advance, gamers play as their
favorite character including Rip, Chunk, Slab and Crag, in battle against
Citrasett and an array of his minions. Based on original characters and
environments from the cartoon, players will explore seven huge levels with five
additional sub-levels as they fight to uphold the Ripping Friends' sworn duty to
make the earth a safer place in which to be manly. Manly items like the Blaster,
Freeze Ray or Popgun can be picked up along the way to assist the superheroes on
their mission. Multiplayer action allows gamers to link up to four players using
the GBA link cable.
For more information on "The Ripping Friends" for Game Boy Advance or the
rest of the 2002 THQ Holiday lineup, please visit
www.thq.com.
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