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Ludia and CBS Consumer Products Team up for Video Games Based on the Classic 'Hollywood Squares' Game Show
MONTREAL - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc., and CBS Consumer Products
announced today that Ludia will create video games based on the timeless
TV game show Hollywood Squares. The North America-wide exclusive
deal will result in games across major platforms including PC/Mac,
consoles, iPhone and iPod touch.
"Hollywood Squares is one of the most recognizable and timeless
TV game shows, and we are thrilled to create a video game experience
around it that players can enjoy on the platform of their choice," said
Alex Thabet, Founder and CEO of Ludia Inc. "This deal serves to enhance
Ludia's portfolio of game show video games, which is proving to be a
highly successful category for us."
The Hollywood Squares game will feature all of the favorite
elements of the show as played on television, as two contestants play
head-to-head in a bid to win money and prizes. Nine open-faced cubes
make up the tic-tac-toe style "board" for the game which are occupied by
celebrities/TV personalities. The stars are asked questions and players
judge whether their answers are true or false, all the while
incorporating outrageous "zingers" and "bluffs" to fuel the fun. Each
correct answer earns the player a square on the board, and the first
player to mark three squares in a row wins the game.
The Hollywood Squares video game will also incorporate
connected gaming elements, single and multiplayer game modes, as well as
reward systems to fuel the competitive fun between players.
Additionally, the game will incorporate bonus video of the funniest
moments from the TV show.
The first of the Hollywood Squares games is slated for release in
2010.
About Ludia Inc.
Ludia creates and distributes cross-platform interactive entertainment
with mass consumer appeal. Located in Montreal and founded by
experienced industry players, Ludia's innovative and high-quality
product portfolio consists of original and branded properties including
American Idol, The Bachelor & The Bachelorette, Family Feud®, Hell's
Kitchen , Press Your Luck, The Amazing Race , The Price Is Right
and Where's Waldo?.
www.ludia.com
About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, manages worldwide
licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and
series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution,
as well as from the company's extensive library of titles. Additionally,
the group oversees the CBS Retail Store and online sales of programming
merchandise. For more information, visit www.CBS.com.
Ludia, Inc.
Eva Jando, 514-313-3370
eva@ludia.com
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