Crave Brings Cartoon Network Characters To Life

Crave announced that it has entered into an agreement with Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) to develop and produce a video game for the Nintendo 3DS entertainment system available in Spring 2011.  The game will also be released for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and the PlayStation 3 during the 2011 holiday season.

Currently in development from Papaya Studios, the game will feature a large cast of popular characters from Cartoon Network’s original programming.  Players will be able to choose from a variety of hit animated characters from the network’s most popular shows including, Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, The PowerPuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Codename: Kids Next Door, Chowder, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.

“We are delighted to partner with Cartoon Network and their iconic library of characters to deliver a high-energy gaming experience to their loyal fanbase,” said Betsi Gijanto, Executive Vice President, Crave Games.  “Partnering with Cartoon Network is an important growth initiative for us and we are excited to be releasing one of the first games for the Nintendo 3DS.”

“Gaming is such a core component of how our fans play and experience our brands,” said Christina Miller, senior vice president, CNE.  “This partnership with Crave Games provides us with a great opportunity to bring the favorite characters from the Cartoon Network universe to life in one action-packed battle game and offer our fans a first-of-its-kind console experience.”