{"id":1206,"date":"2009-03-02T08:57:47","date_gmt":"2009-03-02T08:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2009-03-02T08:57:47","modified_gmt":"2009-03-02T08:57:47","slug":"ubisoft%c2%ae-launches-world-sports-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=1206","title":{"rendered":"UBISOFT\u00ae LAUNCHES  WORLD SPORTS PARTY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New addition to the WiiTM exclusive Play ZoneTM label brings popular local sports to play with family and friends\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Australia \u2013 February 27th 2008 \u2013 Today Ubisoft announced the launch of World Sports Party, a new title in the WiiTM exclusive Play Zone range. World Sports Party will hit shelves on March 19th, 2009. Like all Play Zone titles, World Sports Party will provide immediate entertainment &amp; recreation thanks to original and numerous mini-games that can be shared by all family members and friends.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Play sports from all over the world!<\/p>\n<p>World Sports Party invites family and friends in a journey to an exotic 5-star modern island resort, where all players will enjoy 8 original sports that can be played by up to 4 players at a time. For the first time, a video-game includes a collection of sports from around the globe, each of them with a special feel and all of them easy to pick up and play thanks to the intuitive Wii RemoteTM gestures.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Air Hockey<\/p>\n<p>What kid has not played air hockey in a holiday resort? Simple and fast-paced, Air Hockey gameplay is perfectly adapted to the Wii controls. Control the rebounds and anticipate your opponents\u2019 moves for hours of fun!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beach Cricket<\/p>\n<p>Coming from Australia and New Zealand, Beach Cricket is a casual variant of the original cricket game. With simplified rules focusing on bowling and batting, it is the sport of choice for family and friends on beach holidays.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Darts<\/p>\n<p>Especially popular in the UK, darts have made their way into houses, pubs and bars all over the world. Demonstrate your dexterity and beat your opponents thanks to your precise Wii Remote moves!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dodge Ball<\/p>\n<p>Dodge ball is a traditional team sport played in physical education classes in the U.S. and Canada. Based on strategy and reflexes, Dodge Ball is the perfect game for all family and friends to compete together in a friendly atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>P\u00e9tanque<\/p>\n<p>Coming from southern France, the casual form of the game of P\u00e9tanque is played by almost 17 million people in France, mostly during their summer vacation. Point or shoot balls with your Wii Remote and get as close to the jack as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kart<\/p>\n<p>Karting is often perceived as a stepping stone to higher ranks of motorsports. But thanks to the quick development of mass-market indoor and outdoor infrastructures, it is also a casual leisure activity for many children and adults all over the world. World Sports Party\u2019s karting is full of innovative bonuses to boost the heats to hectic racing battles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Paleta Fronton<\/p>\n<p>Paleta Fronton is a Peruvian sport that has its roots in the \u201cpelota vasca\u201d brought by the Spanish Conquerors. It is played against a wall with a wooden blade and a black rubber ball.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Disc Golf<\/p>\n<p>Also known as Frisbee Golf, Disc Golf is as simple as playing golf with a Frisbee disc, the object of the game being to traverse a course from beginning to end with the fewest number of throws of the disc.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy mini-games with friends and family!<\/p>\n<p>In World Sports Party, all friends and family members can play together: each mini-game is playable from 1 to 4 players, either in split screen, same screen or in turn modes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Players can choose between short gaming sessions or a larger competition: select a specific sport and then change as often as you want, or pick up the resort mode for a complete challenge including all 8 sports.<br \/>\nLast but not least, when in the resort mode, players can monitor their family\u2019s progress through the game, win some trophies &amp; customise their avatar\u2019s look to match with their own physical appearance\u2026 or decide to give them a totally different look!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For further information, images OR trailer please contact:<\/p>\n<p>Anna Chance at Ubisoft<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:anna.chance@ubisoft.com\">anna.chance@ubisoft.com<\/a> or 02 8587 1813<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>About Ubisoft<\/p>\n<p>Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has teams in 28 countries and distributes games in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2007-08 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated sales of 928 million euros. To learn more, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ubisoftgroup.com\">www.ubisoftgroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. Play Zone Logo, Ubisoft, Ubi.com and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and\/or other countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New addition to the WiiTM exclusive Play ZoneTM label brings popular local sports to play with family and friends\u00a0 Australia \u2013 February 27th 2008 \u2013 Today Ubisoft announced the launch of World Sports Party, a new title in the WiiTM exclusive Play Zone range. World Sports Party will hit shelves on March 19th, 2009. 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