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With Mini Ninjas already receiving a strong reception from critics and fans alike for its unique art style and lovable characters, 4Kids will look to expand the brand’s presence in the marketplace through a targeted licensing program spanning multiple product categories. Developed by Io Interactive, Mini Ninjas is the latest franchise from the creators of the widely popular Hitman series. The story of Mini Ninjas is one of magic, heroism and friendship. Hiro, a young Ninja and unlikely hero, is called upon to save the world after Evil Samurai Warlord hatches a plan to take over the world. Hiro must lead his small band of Mini Ninjas on a journey through a crumbling world, battle the magical hordes of twisted Samurai, and eventually confront the Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
“Mini Ninjas has a wonderfully distinctive look and compelling characters, and the brand appeals to a broad demographic range – all key attributes for a healthy licensing program across multiple categories,” said Carlin West, Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Development, 4Kids Entertainment. The Mini Ninjas video game is co-published in North America by Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and published by Eidos in all other territories and was released in September on WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows.Mini Ninjas is a non-violent action adventure game rated Everyone 10+ with Cartoon Violence and Crude Humor in North America and PEGI 7+ in PAL territories. |
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE), a global provider of children's entertainment, has been named worldwide (excluding Japan and Korea) licensing agent for merchandise based on the Mini NinjasTM action adventure video game from Eidos Interactive, which was released this month on multiple platforms.