Atari's `Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective' Brings Popular TV Series to Game Boy Advance.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003 Video Game Joins Impressive Roster of Official Licensed Products in the U.S. Adding to its library of successful anime properties, Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) today announced the release of Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective(TM) for the Game Boy(R) Advance. From the licensors of Dragon Ball "Dragonball" redirects here. For the anime adaption, see Dragon Ball (anime). For the media franchise as a whole, see Dragon Ball (franchise). This article is about the manga series. For other uses, see Dragon Ball (disambiguation). (R) and Dragon Ball Z “DBZ” redirects here. For the meteorological term, see dBZ (meteorology). Dragon Ball Z (ドラゴンボールZ (R), Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective(TM) is based on one of the top-rated TV series for males 9-14 and can be viewed on the Cartoon Network For Cartoon Network outside of the United States, see . Cartoon Network is a cable television network created by Turner Broadcasting which primarily shows animated programming. . The Yu Yu Hakusho(TM) franchise has already established itself as a hit in Japan, with approximately $273 million in life-to-date video game retail sales. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Japanese magazine Brutus, the series is the sixth-best anime of all time. In addition to the animated series, the brand is supported in the U.S. by home video, as well as licensees in trading cards, action figures, apparel, and more. "We are thrilled to be the first publisher to bring the Yu Yu Hakusho(TM) franchise to gamers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ," said Nancy MacIntyre, vice president of marketing for Atari. "The popularity of the Yu Yu Hakusho(TM) series and FUNimation's dedication to delivering quality licenses made it a logical follow-up to our Dragon Ball Z(R) catalog of games." Developed by Sensory Sweep Studios and Screaming Games, Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective(TM) tells the saga of Yusuke Urameshi Yusuke Urameshi (浦飯幽助 Urameshi Yūsuke and his struggle for redemption as he battles evil in both the universe of the living and the spirit world. In Spirit Detective, players guide Yusuke through exciting adventures taken directly from the popular series, chronicling approximately the first third of the hero's 112-episode animated journey. Players can assume the role of six major characters from the show including Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama, Hiei, Botan and Kayko. Additionally, the game includes the major enemies from the television series' Spirit Detective Saga The Spirit Detective Saga marks the beginning of the anime YuYu Hakusho. Yusuke's Death Episodes 1-5 A 14 year-old delinquent called Yusuke Urameshi sacrifices his life to save a small child from being run over. and offers more than 20 levels of gameplay. Beautiful artwork, real-time battles, several special attacks and a creative storyline will deliver the experience that Yu Yu Hakusho(TM) fans crave. Rated 'T' for Teen, Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective(TM) for the Game Boy Advance is currently available for a suggested retail price of $29.99. For additional information on the Yu Yu Hakusho(TM) game, visit www.atari.com. About FUNimation Focusing on providing the best in high-quality entertainment properties, FUNimation Productions, Ltd. is a full-service brand management company with in-house production, licensing, Internet, marketing, and home video sales and distribution divisions. In addition to Yu Yu Haskusho, the company manages brands such as the international phenomenon Dragon Ball Z(R); Dragon Ball(R), now airing on Cartoon Network's Toonami block; Dragon Ball GT Dragon Ball GT (ドラゴンボールGT (R), the highly anticipated sequel to Dragon Ball Z that is now showing on Cartoon Network; Blue Gender(TM), a true sci-fi anime airing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim; movies for Lupin the 3rd(TM), one of the longest running anime classics; Fruits Basket(TM), based on the top-selling comic book in Japan; recently announced mega-hit known in Japan as Detective Conan; and fan favorites like Kiddy Grade, Tenchi Muyo! GXP Tenchi Muyo! GXP (天地無用!GXP and Sakura Taisen. For more information on FUNimation or any of its properties, contact Jeff Dronen at 817-788-0627, ext. 251 or jeff.dronen@funimation.com. About Atari New York-based Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) develops interactive games for all platforms and is one of the largest third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include hard-core, genre-defining games such as Driver(TM), Enter the Matrix(TM), Neverwinter Nights(TM), Stuntman stunt·man n. A man who substitutes for a performer in scenes requiring physical daring or involving physical risk. stuntman n → especialista m stuntman (TM), Test Drive(R), Unreal(R) Tournament 2003, and Unreal(R) Championship; and mass-market and children's games such as Backyard Sports(TM), Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues(TM) and Dora the Explorer Dora the Explorer is an animated television series that is carried on the Nickelodeon cable television network. A pilot episode for the series aired in 1999, and Dora the Explorer became a regular series in 2000. (TM), Civilization(R), Dragon Ball Z(R) and RollerCoaster Tycoon(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary majority-owned subsidiary A firm in which more than 50% of outstanding voting stock is owned by the parent company. of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext 5257), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe. For more information, visit www.atari.com. (C) 2003 YOSHIHIRO TOGASHI/SHUEISHA -- FUJI TV -- PIERROT. Licensed by FUNimation(R) Productions, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Nintendo, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo. (R) 2001. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. (R) 2003 Atari, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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