Buena Vista Games ships The Chronicles of Narnia

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Buena Vista Games, Inc. brings gamers and Narnia fans video games inspired by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media's epic feature film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, scheduled to release in cinema's December 9. The video games are now available at retail outlets in PAL territories for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance system and PC. Players are thrust into a mysterious frozen world where they will play as four heroes -- Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy Pevensie -- to free Narnia from a cold, bleak eternity under the control of the evil White Witch.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe video games take the classic story from the renowned book from C.S. Lewis to new heights by bringing the cinematic experience to life in a stunning interactive adventure. Playing as each of the four Pevensie heroes, gamers will battle the White Witch's sinister minions in team-based, action-packed combat. Taking on a variety of creatures including Minoboars, Cyclopes, Werewolves and Ankleslicers, gamers must utilise each hero's unique combat skills, weaponry and special moves to defeat hoards of enemies, solve elaborate puzzles and advance towards restoring Narnia.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe video games uniquely convey the classic story. The console and PC versions are action/adventure games featuring 15 levels of combat and puzzle solving game play. The game also features seamless integration of film footage with game play and includes extensive use of voice talent from the film. Included are numerous unlockable bonus levels and features that reveal secrets about the making of the game. Also, the console and PC versions include a two-player co-op 'drop in/drop out' feature in which a second player can easily join a single-player game already in progress.

The Nintendo DS version is an action/adventure game with role playing game features. The Nintendo DS game, which includes 60 maps, utilizes the Touch Screen for game play options, including managing inventory, conversing with allied creatures, casting spells and controlling one of four possible characters in real-time combat. A wireless multiplayer mode allows up to four people to play simultaneously.

The Game Boy Advance version is an action/adventure game that includes 17 levels of game play inspired by the film. Players earn role playing game-based Nobility power-ups to defeat the minions of the White Witch. The game includes a two-player linked or wireless multiplayer mode.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe for PlayStation 2 and PC is developed by Traveller's Tales and is rated PG. The Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions are developed by Amaze Entertainment. The Nintendo DS version has a rating of 7+. The Game Boy Advance version is rated 7+.

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