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ALCHEMY IS REAL!
AS DESTINEER’S ‘FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: DUAL SYMPATHY’ FOR THE NINTENDO DS TURNS TO GOLD!
Minneapolis, MN – November 27, 2006 – If you think it is impossible for one substance to be transformed into another, think again, because Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy for the Nintendo DS™ has become gold! Publisher Destineer is pleased to announce that the first title in their new slate of Fullmetal Alchemist games has gone gold and is on track to hit store shelves on December 12.
“Fullmetal Alchemist already has a growing and loyal fan base, so we wanted to authentically capture the notable elements from the series and present them as an engaging interactive experience for the DS,” said Paul Rinde, Chief Executive Officer of Destineer. “With the game now heading into production, we are exceptionally pleased with the result and think fans of the show will be as well.”
Developed by Bandai and based on the top-rated Adult Swim anime program, Destineer’s Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy sports innovative gameplay via the use of alchemy - the ability to transform objects from one form into another. All six characters have unique and devastating alchemy attacks, which range from bolts of fire and stone spikes to monstrous cannons and gigantic fists, and can be used for offense, defense, and even puzzle-solving. By holding down the alchemy button on the Nintendo DS touch screen, players can transform their initial alchemy creation into a mega-weapon of tremendous proportions and impact.
Two modes of play: Story Mode, which follows the saga of the Elric brothers and includes cinematics and battle sequences from the TV series; and Character Mode, which allows players to assume the role of one of the six characters.
Additional exciting features of Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy include:
• Ability to play as one of six characters: Edward or Alphonse Elric, Roy Mustang, Alex Louis Armstrong, Izumi or Scar; as well as acquire the special moves of the other characters;
• The same voice-over cast from the popular series currently airing on [adult swim]
• A host of unlock-able content, including talking character alarm clocks, character galleries, video and sound libraries, and more;
• More than 10 touch screen mini-games, including “Whack-A-Homunculus” and “Fullmetal vs. Flame” all add exciting new challenges between battles.Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is rated “T” for Teen and has an expected MSRP of $29.99. More information can be found online at www.fullmetal-alchemistgame.com.
About Destineer
Destineer develops and publishes commercial videogames for personal computers and videogame consoles, and it creates PC-based virtual training systems for military, intelligence and first-responder organizations. Destineer’s games include top-sellers such as Close Combat: First to Fight and John Deere: American Farmer, and it publishes its games under the Destineer, MacSoft, Bold Games, and Atomic Games brands. Destineer is a privately-held corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with development studios in Minneapolis and Austin, TX. More information is available at Destineer’s website: www.destineerstudios.com.
About FUNimation Entertainment
FUNimation® Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation (NASDAQ: NAVR), is a brand management company and one of the nation's leading independent home video entertainment companies. The company’s most recent initiative is the FUNimation ChannelSM, a new, 24-hour digital network featuring programming from the top anime brands in the United States. FUNimation has a proven formula for launching and advancing brands, and manages a full spectrum of rights for most of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet, and home video sales and distribution. For images, or more information on FUNimation Entertainment, the FUNimation Channel, or any of FUNimation’s properties, contact Jeff Dronen at 817-788-0627, ext. 251 or pr@funimation.com.
About Navarre Corporation
Navarre Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVR) is a publisher and distributor of a broad range of home entertainment and multimedia products, including PC software, CD audio, DVD and VHS video, video games and accessories. Since its founding in 1983, the company has established distribution relationships with customers across a wide spectrum of retail channels which includes mass merchants, discount, wholesale club, office and music superstores, military and e-tailers nationwide. The company currently provides its products to over 18,000 retail and distribution center locations throughout the United States and Canada. Navarre has recently expanded its business to include the licensing and publishing of home entertainment and multimedia content, primarily through the acquisitions of Encore Software, Inc., BCI Eclipse Company, LLC, FUNimation Productions, Ltd. and the FUNimation Stores, Ltd. For more information, please visit the company's web site at http://www.navarre.com .
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