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A Whirlwind Of Fun With A Beloved Cartoon Character

Posted: 9/17/2010

Playing a game featuring cartoon Martians and The Tazmanian Devil can help many youngsters relax after a day at school.

(NAPSI) - Young gamers today can have their own adventures with a crazy character parents may remember from when they were growing up: The Tazmanian Devil. The famously frenetic Looney Tunes cast member is part of the legendary Looney Tunes legacy that spans some 80 years.

Having already appeared in numerous cartoons and movies, now Taz is making his return to video games with his new game "Galactic Taz Ball." It is now available for the Nintendo DS, is rated "E" for Everyone and best suits kids ages 6 to 13 years old.

The Plot

In the game, Taz gets caught up in an evil plot by Marvin the Martian. He--and the young players--find themselves on a whirlwind journey of exploration, platform challenges and puzzle solving. Marvin is on a mission to steal the Earth's landscape for Mars, while hungry Taz is on a journey to find a giant chicken leg in the sky. It's a lighthearted crusade across barren deserts, tropical jungles, ice-covered terrain and beyond. Taz, one of the most popular characters in the Looney Tunes family, just might inadvertently defeat Marvin and save Earth along the way.

The Play

With two distinct game-play modes, "Galactic Taz Ball" provides double the entertainment for kids.

"Overworld" is an action 3-D game mode with unique but intuitive track ball controls using the stylus on the bottom screen. Players can accelerate Taz into a tornado, moving fast enough to destroy objects and enemies, while exploring unique landscapes and solving fun puzzles.

"Underworld" lets players move Taz by prodding, pulling and pushing him and his surroundings with the stylus. Marvin's machinery and tools found in the underworld assist in Taz's motions, helping players pass each level. With two game-play modes and three distinct difficulty settings, players are sure to have a blast.

"Galactic Taz Ball" is published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and developed by WayForward Technologies.

Learn More

You can learn more at www.galactictazball.com.

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