Video Gaming News - December 2002
Calabasas, CA (December 17, 2002) - THQ and Nickelodeon today
announced that Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius for the GameCube is now available at
retail outlets nationwide. The videogame is based on Paramount Pictures and
Nickelodeon Movies’ digitally animated motion picture, Jimmy Neutron: Boy
Genius.
“Nickelodeon is simply the best in the business at creating original kids’
franchises with real longevity,” said Germaine Gioia, Vice President, Licensing,
THQ. “Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius for GameCube further demonstrates THQ’s strength
in bringing these successful TV and movie brands into the interactive space."
“Jimmy Neutron has been an amazing success story for Nickelodeon. From box
office gross to consumer products sales to television ratings and Web hits, we
see that kids can’t get enough Jimmy,” said Steve Youngwood, Vice President,
Nickelodeon Media Products Group. “We are pleased to be working with THQ to
bring this popular franchise to owners of the GameCube system this holiday
season.”
From THQ:
In Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius for GameCube, players maneuver Jimmy and his
robot dog Goddard through multiple levels, including Retroland Amusement Park,
Jimmy’s house, an asteroid surface and Planet Yolkus in their quest to save the
world and rescue the parents of Retroville from the evil Yokians. Tons of techno
gadgets, such as an inflatoray and a shrink ray, are at his disposal. Players
can interact with Goddard as he transforms into a scooter, a pogo stick and a
sled to help Jimmy succeed on his missions.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is also currently available for the PlayStation 2
computer entertainment system. Jimmy Neutron vs. Jimmy Negatron is available for
PC and the GameBoy Advance. For more information on Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
for GameCube or the rest of THQ’s holiday lineup, please visit
www.thq.com.
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