Players Can Now Explore “Wild Life” with Fun Trivia and Stunning Photography and Video From All Over the World
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic Games (NGG) and Black Bean Games, together with D3Publisher, announced today the launch of NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE, a fun, interactive trivia game by the popular National Geographic franchise. In NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE up to four players can compete from a selection of 15 types of entertaining quizzes that include a variety of image-based questions, anagrams, and video observational questions. NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE integrates the fun of a trivia game with incredible photography and extensive videos from National Geographic’s award-winning libraries, featuring 2000 high-resolution images and 90 minutes of high-definition video footage.
"National Geographic fans continue to look for new ways to explore the planet with our award-winning storytelling, renowned photography and video, and compelling content,” said Chris Mate, vice president and general manager, NGG. “NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE helps us achieve our mission to inspire people to care about the planet and provides gamers of all ages a fun, family-friendly interactive experience to explore the world.”
NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE allows players to discover the deadliest creatures, astonishing aquatic life, and all the wonders of this amazing planet through an interactive trivia game that turns learning into an adventure. Dive into a 3D world to explore and unlock puzzles and trivia questions, all featuring top notch graphics that brings players face-to-face with mysterious animals, natural disasters and more.
“National Geographic is one of the most recognized organizations in the world and offers a deep wealth of information for world exploration,” said Bill Anker, vice president of business development and licensing, D3P. “With the release of NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE, we will deliver, to National Geographic fans and gamers alike, the most compelling and fun-while-learning trivia game that families and friends can enjoy together.”
Developed by Gusto Games, NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE is now available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™. The game is rated “E” (Everyone - Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Mild Blood) by the ESRB and at just $29.95, is a great value for the family to play and learn together.
For more information on NAT GEO CHALLENGE! WILD LIFE, including game features and screenshots, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.
About National Geographic Ventures
National Geographic Ventures (NGV) is a wholly owned, taxable subsidiary of the National Geographic Society, one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the National Geographic Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. NGV, part of the editorial group National Geographic Global Media, includes National Geographic Television (NGT) production and distribution, National Geographic Television International, Digital Media (including Nationalgeographic.com) and National Geographic Interactive Platforms Group, comprising NGV’s Mobile, Gaming, Maps and Digital Publishing business units. NGV creates and distributes content across multiple platforms and media, providing outlets for the hundreds of scientific and expedition-based grants awarded each year. For more information, go to www.nationalgeographic.com.
About Black Bean Games
Founded in 2004, Black Bean Games is the videogame publishing arm of the Leader Group (www.leadergroup.eu). Leveraging 25 years of market expertise and knowledge, Black Bean Games relies on a global publishing strategy of original IP and strong licenses to create unique videogame experiences for all video game console systems and PCs. The philosophy adopted by Black Bean Games focuses its releases in two genres: Racing and Family & Lifestyle. The 2010 line-up has International appeal thanks to powerful IP based on such prestigious licenses as Nat Geo Challenge: Wildlife!, Get Fit with Mel B, SBK® and the exclusive WRC World Rally Championship. For further information about Black Bean Games and its products please visit www.blackbeangames.com.
About D3Publisher
D3Publisher is a video game publisher for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., and Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine®. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit: www.d3publisher.us.
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