Charlotte’s Web Announced
Posted on Sunday, May 7th, 2006 in DS, E3 2006, GBA, PC | Comments
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Transferring Charlotte’s Web to videogames is Sega, who announced that it will be developing the game based on the upcoming Nickelodeon movie. Scheduled for release this Fall for the GBA, DS and PC, the game will have players donning the role of Wilbur the pig or Templeton the rat, as they explore four worlds each containing challenging levels.

The portable versions of the game will feature mini-games, such as Ring Toss and Bumper Cars, with the DS featuring support for the handheld’s touch-screen and wireless multiplayer for up to four players.

It is being developed by Backbone Entertainment and will be present at E3.

Sonic Rivals Announced
Posted on Saturday, May 6th, 2006 in E3 2006, PSP | Comments
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Sega continues its pre-E3 announcements with word of Sonic Rivals exclusively for the PSP. Sonic Rivals sees Sonic and his top rivals go head-to-head in races in both single and wireless multiplayer modes.

What starts as a friendly competition between Sonic and Knuckles quickly intensifies as Shadow and other rivals jump into the action. Sonic Rivals allows gamers to utilize boost moves and power-ups to trip, shove, and vault over each other while hurtling towards the finish line at breakneck speeds. Players will negotiate wildly twisting 3D tracks while avoiding the insidious Dr. Eggman and his myriad of hazardous traps and contraptions.

The game will let players play as one of four different characters from the franchise’s universe, with each having its own storyline. There will also be a rewards system, which is based on collecting trading cards, allowing players to customize their characters. These trading cards can be put on the line for multiplayer challenges.

Sonic Rivals is scheduled for release this Fall and is being developed by Backbone Entertainment. The game will be shown off in detail at E3.