REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 6 -- The 3DO Company (Nasdaq: THDO) today announced that the CUBIX(TM) - Robots For Everyone: Race 'n Robots(TM) game for the PlayStation(R) game console has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. Based on CUBIX(TM) - Robots For Everyone, the hot new 3D CGI-animated series on Kids' WB!, Race 'n Robots will be the first in a series of games based on this new property that will supply high-octane action and adrenaline-packed fun for the entire family.
CUBIX(TM), from 4Kids Entertainment (NYSE: KDE), premiered Saturday, August 11 and has earned top ratings with Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11, Boys 2-11 and Boys 6-11 in its time period against broadcast competition. The series airs immediately following Pokemon, also from 4Kids Entertainment.
Set in the future, CUBIX(TM) takes place in Bubble Town where robots are a part of everyday life. The animated series follows the adventures of a boy named Connor and his robot pal, CUBIX(TM), along with a cast of both human and robot friends. They embark on numerous adventures as they attempt to repair damaged robots and ward off their evil nemesis, Dr. K. The Race 'n Robots game will take players to areas throughout Bubble Town in a heated race to see who has the fastest robot.
In the CUBIX(TM) - Robots For Everyone: Race 'n Robots(TM) game, players can participate as their favorite series character including Mozzarelix, Maximix, Dondon, Propelix, and of course CUBIX(TM) himself! For a personalized feel, gamers can upgrade their rides by purchasing "Grav-grip" to help maneuver through curves, the "Zero-G engine" to give racers maximum top speed and much more. During a race, players can collect Solex for an added power boost and cameras to unlock a photo gallery featuring the beloved characters in town.
Watch out for troublesome foes as they attempt to wreak havoc on the raceway: Crushers looking to turn any robot they encounter into a pancake, or Rams striving to push gamers off the track and into a spin. Anyone can tear it up in his or her choice of racing league as they cruise through several unique theme racetracks like the Construction Zone, Suburbia and downtown Bubble Town. The Race 'n Robots game will deliver nonstop excitement as players are immersed into the fast and furious ride of this animated racing world.
The CUBIX(TM) - Robots For Everyone: Race 'n Robots(TM) game will also be available on the Game Boy(R) Color handheld video game system and the PC within the coming weeks.
More information about The 3DO Company and 3DO products can be found on the Internet at http://www.3do.com.
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