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Code Lyoko announced for Wii
Posted March 12th 2007 by Ben Wood.
Who would have imagined having two games on Wii this year where travelling between 2D and 3D is commonplace?
Today, the Game Factory announced their second Wii title, Code Lyoko. Developed by Neko in France, gamers will explore a world based on the CG animated television series in two and three dimensions. Expect a diverse array of fighting, platforming, racing, and puzzle solving sometime late this year.The Game Factory today announces it is publishing a new title based on the animated high-tech action adventure series, "Code Lyoko" for Nintendo's Wii. The new "Code Lyoko" game will be based on the fourth season of the hugely popular animated series and is due for release in Q4 2007.
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 favourite 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
Source: The Game Factory
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