The game version of the popular George Miller animated comedy film Happy Feet is one of the most hotly anticipated games for the Wii and the Nintendo DS... Well, at least that's what I hear from my nieces and nephews.

This adventure will take place in Antarctica in the land of the Emperor Penguins, in something akin to an alternate universe where penguins have the ability to sing and dance. Same as in the movie version, Mumble is the main character in the game, and he has a small big problem - he's a bad singer. Why is this a problem for the hero? It's like this in the land of the penguins: each penguin needs to have his own special song to be able to attract a mate, so if Mumble is the worst singer and can't attract his soul mate, he's doomed to be alone for the rest of his penguin life. (Why are my nieces interested in a penguin love story anyway?)

Players of the game will have to help Mumble in his quest to become better at singing (as he's already an amazing tap-dancer) so he'll be able to attract his soul mate. The point of view of the players will be Mumble's, and they will have to help and lead Mumble to experience music, dance and interaction with his fellow penguin friends and his enemies in the penguin world.

Happy Feet for Wii, Nintendo DS, GBA, GC, PC and PS2 will be released November 2006. Check out related character art, just released at E3.