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Data Design Announces Budget Titles for Europe

by Daniel Bloodworth - February 28, 2007, 6:10 pm EST
Total comments: 14 Source: Press Release

Move along. These are not the creative independent games you've been looking for.

Data Design Interactive adds Wii to portfolio

Stourbridge, England – February 27th 2007 - Data Design Interactive a Leading Value Price video games publisher and games developer is pleased to announce that they have secured developer status for Nintendo Wii, and are in the process of porting 6 of their leading titles for the Wii format, the first batch will include: Monster Trux Extreme: Offroad Edition, Urban Extreme, and the Myth Makers range of Super Kart GP, Billy the Wizard, Ninja Bread Man, and Elviz - Rock n Roll Adventure these are due for release in second quarter 2007, DDI will follow these 6 with another 6 later in the year.

Stewart Green MD of Data Design Interactive, said:

We have been developers for the past 24 years and we have seen many new consoles but the Nintendo Wii controller is exciting. Rather than just offering faster graphics and more memory this is the first real innovation in hardware, and because of the ease of use and dynamic control we can see both new games and new players being brought into the games market. Our Mythmakers range of titles have sold over half a million units and with their family friendly and cartoon style they are ideally suited to this Nintendo market, but we are not playing safe. Of the 12 titles we have planned for release we also have the 18 rated EARACHE EXTREME METAL RACING. A Death metal music game, which will open up the Wii to a whole new market.

Billy the Wizard

It’s no fairytale when there’s an evil force around. Use your magical spells to attack evil dragons that have taken over the skies above ‘The Wizards Castle’. Or take part in the sorcerer’s ultimate challenge as you race alongside other wizards in the enchanting Broomstick Grand Prix.

Myth Makers Super Kart GP

Fantastic friendly fun and mad cartoon racing, rolled into lots of exciting challenges against characters, with unique abilities. Challenge your friends to leagues, cups or time trails or face a solo challenge to try to defeat the evil Mumbra.

Anubis II

The evil spirit has risen again and taken physical form. A ‘Pharaohs Curse’ has been placed over the fastest, strongest and most poisonous of Egypt’s inhabitants. The Gods have called on the only warrior that could rid the sands of these evil monsters and return peace to Egypt… The mighty Anubis.

Ninjabread Man

Candy Land is under attack! This once sweet and tasty land has been taken over by hordes of snapping Cup Cakes, Angry Bees and Jelly Monsters. Only one man can stop this evil army of monster cakes. He’s one tough cookie; a guy that won’t crumble under the pressure...... ’Ninjabread Man’ is here!

Monster Trux Extreme

This is the super-charged turbo-driven world of Monster Trux Extreme - you and your friends will be racing huge V8 powered Monster Trucks around rugged terrain, including islands and volcanoes. Race well and earn prize money, which you can use to unlock extra Trucks, levels and bonus features.

Elviz: Rock N Roll Adventures

Bash and Trash crazed instruments with Elviz's legendary guitar, or strum those strings for a bolt of Sonic Power to blast away Deadly Drums, Run, Push, Swipe and Jump your way through the massive levels with moving objects, intelligent enemies and hidden rooms! Its time to ROCK N ROLL!

Monster Trux Offroad

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=20

Hamster Heroes

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=1

Ninjabread Man

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=21

Trixie In Toyland

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=24

AnubisII

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=4

Action Girlz Racing

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=3

Mini Desktop Racing

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=19

Myth Makers - Orbs Of Doom

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=51

Myth Makers - SuperKart GP

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=49

London Taxi Rushour

href=http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=18

Billy Wizard

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=44

Earache Extreme Metal Racing

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=78

Rock N Roll Adventures

http://www.m3deurope.com/index.php?item=57

Talkback

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusFebruary 28, 2007

In case you think my headline is harsh, you need to look at these games. In less than a year they plan to release:
1 Crazy Taxi clone
2 Monkey Ball clones
4 adventure games running on the same engine
and
6 dressed up Mario Kart clones

NWR_pap64Pedro Hernandez, Contributing WriterFebruary 28, 2007

Issues with direct linking aside, I started a trend :p .

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusFebruary 28, 2007



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CalibanFebruary 28, 2007

Great headline. The headline is better than the games. Play the headline.

ArbokFebruary 28, 2007

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
In case you think my headline is harsh, you need to look at these games. In less than a year they plan to release...


Have you checked out the games? They are all on the PS2 already, except for Orbs of Doom. So that's pretty damning onto itself.

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusFebruary 28, 2007

I put up 13 game profiles this evening. Trust me, I know more than I ever wanted. I'm not planning to rent the PS2 games if that's what you're asking.

TJ SpykeFebruary 28, 2007

These will only come out in Europe (just like the PS2/PC versions of these games, which came out in 2005 and 2006). Europe seems to have no standards for games (just take a look at all the shoveware crap on PS2 in Europe, like "Animal Soccer" and a bunch of Disney rip-offs).

I'm glad Wii is getting more games, but s**t like this won't help at all (although I like the name "Ninjabread Man" ). face-icon-small-laugh.gif

ArbokFebruary 28, 2007

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
I'm not planning to rent the PS2 games if that's what you're asking.


Simply backing up the headline, since you felt the need to defend it even though these are all ports.

KDR_11kFebruary 28, 2007

Europe seems to have no standards for games

Yeah, we have no standards that say "point and click adventures don't sell", "2d games are for handhelds only" or "Earth Defense Force shouldn't be released".

PlugabugzFebruary 28, 2007

...Closely followed up by "take your time when releasing the high-profile stuff".

oohhboyHong Hang Ho, Staff AlumnusFebruary 28, 2007

This was exciting for about 0.1 of a second when I accidentally misread one of the titles as Myth Busters. I wonder how any company can make games like these for 24 years.

AManatee2March 01, 2007

Is "Orbs of Doom" going to be rated M?

ArbokMarch 01, 2007

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Originally posted by: AManatee2
Is "Orbs of Doom" going to be rated M?


If by M you mean "Ages 3 and up"...

UltimatePartyBearMarch 01, 2007

Ninjabread Man is the best character ever.

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