Cartoon Network's hit original series, "Ben 10", will be making its way to the PS2, Nintendo DS, and the PlayStation Portable (PSP), thanks to D3Publisher.

Coming to the world of video games as Ben 10: Protector of the Earth, you'll find Ben still accompanied by his friends and foes, Gwen and Grandpa Max, the Forever Knights, evil Kevin 11, and his arch-enemy Vilgax. Apart from this, you may very well expect the Omnitrix's most popular alien heroes to be playable characters. As for the storyline, it is set in Ben's summer vacation, and will include all-new locations and content for players.

Says Christina Miller, vice president of Consumer Products for Cartoon Network Enterprises,

Taking the action-packed world of "Ben 10" to the next level and creating an immersive gaming experience for our fans is really exciting for us... D3PA has a proven talent for turning Cartoon Network's popular characters into authentic and well-designed video games. The variety of powerful action play in Ben 10: Protector of Earth will engage players of all levels and keep them coming back.

1st Playable Productions has taken Ben 10: Protector of Earth's DS version under its wing, while the Sony PSP and the PS2 versions are being developed by High Voltage Software, Inc. ESRB still has yet to rate the game, but it is already slated for fall this year.

Tomy Corporation and D3Publisher of America (D3PA) today announced that the upcoming Nintendo DS title Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will ship to retail stores on May 22. The game will carry a suggested retail price of US$ 29.95.

Based on the hit manga and anime series "Naruto", Naruto: Ninja Council 3 features 27 playable characters and mission-based gameplay. Players can choose to go through the 60-plus missions in the game on their own or team up with up to three other players for some coop action.

The same press release from both companies also heralded the launching of a new website that focuses on Naruto games for Nintendo consoles. Fans can get updates on Naruto: Ninja Council 3 and other Naruto Nintendo games on the website. More are also planned for July. To check it out, click on the "read" link below.

  

In recent news, D3Publisher of America (D3PA) has announced that Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords for the PSP and the Nintendo DS has already shipped and is available now for an MSRP of US$ 29.99. They have tried to incorporate strategy, role-playing elements, and a storyline into a match-three puzzle board setting.

The game is set in the Warlords universe. You are challenged to create, develop, and customize the ultimate hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players will battle in turn-based, head-to-head, “match-three” style puzzle games in one of three gameplay modes.

Gameplay modes:

• Single-player-play 150 challenging quests against the computer AI
• Instant Action-continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests
• Multiplayer-battle live opponents via wireless connectivity on both the PSP system and Nintendo DS

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has been rated E 10+ (Everyone 10 and older - suggestive themes) by the ESRB. The PSP version was co-developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and Vicious Cycle Software, Inc. while the DS version was co-developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and 1st Playable Productions, LLC.

Tomy Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. today announced something that anime fans in the U.S. have been looking forward to for a long time: Naruto will finally be heading to the Nintendo DS via Naruto: Ninja Council 3, which is slated to ship in Spring 2007.

"In 2006, Naruto was a significant brand for Tomy and our expectation for 2007 is that we will continue to grow the brand with Naruto: Ninja Council 3 and other titles for Nintendo systems," said Mark Shinohara, executive vice president, Tomy Corporation. "Tomy is very proud to bring the action, characters and story of Naruto to the Nintendo DS."

The ninja action game, based on the hugely successful manga by Kishimoto Masashi and VIZ Media's hit anime series Shonen Jump Naruto, will feature mission-based gameplay for up to four players. There are over 20 different characters and more than 40 missions in the game, along with four different playing modes including Timed Mode, Scroll Collection Mode and Head-to-Head Versus Mode.

Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will also utilize an interchangeable attack system allowing players to combine attack techniques from all available characters in the mission to increase their chance of success. Players can activate special attacks using the Nintendo DS stylus on the touch screen or by blowing into the microphone.

"The new interchangeable attack system and the ability to choose from over 20 playable characters are a first in hand-held Naruto games," said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development, D3PA. "We feel very strongly that this game will appeal to both the fans of Naruto and DS gamers that enjoy action games."

We have reported earlier about D3Publisher of America, Inc.'s (D3PA) latest creation, Break'em All. The game has just been released and is now available at your friendly neighborhood retail stores for your own gaming pleasure!

In this game, players will attempt to break’em all in classic arcade puzzle solving action as they fight their way through more than 3 million variations of randomly generated levels and out-duel challenging bosses.

Break’em All allows players to control their paddle with pin-point accuracy using the touch pad and stylus and offers 12 bonus powers to power up their ball. Break’em All will challenge the most skilled players as they strive to set and break multiple records for High Score, Maximum Rallies, Bricks Broken among other things.

The game also provides three unique gameplays - Tokoton, Quest and Survival. This game is capable of offering compelling single player action or multiplayer games for 2-8 players via the wireless feature for Nintendo DS.

Break’em All is available now on stores shelves across North America for roughly $20 ($19.95 to be exact). Break’em All was developed by Warashi and is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.

According to Alison Quirion, D3PA's VP for Marketing, "game genres ebb and flow in popularity, but compelling arcade style games are always a favorite among gamers...Break’em All is easy to pick up and play, but challenging to master as it offers hours of entertainment for one low price."