It's A Shrek of A Party
Posted by Ben on Wednesday, September 25 2002

XO2, September 2002/… TDK Mediactive Europe, a leading entertainment software publisher announced today that the fun and games are set to commence with the release of 'Shrek®: Super Party™' for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

Shrek: Super Party will be the second title to be developed for Xbox based on the blockbuster computer animated comedy smash hit from DreamWorks Pictures.

Heiko tom Felde, Director of TDK Mediactive Europe said: "Visitors to X02 will be able to join in the fun and games with the first European show exclusive of Shrek: Super Party for Xbox. With its movie-like graphics, addictive gameplay, multi-player action and the choice of playing their favourite characters this interactive party game will capture the hearts of all swamp-loving ogre fans."

He added: "Set for a UK release in November just before the Christmas holidays, Shrek: Super Party is sure to bring a festive mood to all social gatherings and be at the top of the Christmas wish-list for all gamers and true Shrek fans."

Shrek: Super Party will feature:


Movie-like graphics and multi-player action

3 modes including a multiplayer Boardgame, mini-games mode and a quickstart single player mode against the AI.

Multiplayer boardgame features 30 action-packed mini-games including: Barrel Rollers, Dragon's Breath, Brick Bashers, Egg Pen Addict, Castle Crumble, Hidden Treasure, Sewer Rats, Lily Pad Leap and Sticky Tongues

Team-up or battle against up to four opponents to compete and earn drops of bug juice to win the game.

Chose your player from Shrek, Princess Fiona™, Lord Farquaad™, Donkey, Monsieur Hood or Thelonius

'Shrek: Super Party' is being developed by Mass Media.

About the Shrek License
TDK Mediactive and DreamWorks SKG have a 5-year, worldwide licensing agreement to develop videogames based on the 3D animated feature film, Shrek. TDK will develop Shrek games for current and future generation videogame platforms. TDK Mediactive Europe will also distribute localized language versions of the games throughout Europe in conjunction with the film's international theatrical release.

Shrek is based on the children's book by William Steig.

About TDK Mediactive, Europe
TDK Mediactive Europe, a division of TDK Recording Media Europe S.A., is a publisher of high quality entertainment software for current and next generation videogame systems, PC/Mac and music titles on DVD Video. The Company's games are based on original and licensed content derived from major motion pictures, video franchises, popular literature and popular culture. In co-operation with TDK Mediactive, Inc., based in Southern California, the Company is the exclusive European Publishing partner for technology and content licenses with Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo of America, DreamWorks SKG, Mattel, Universal Studios, The Harvey Entertainment Co, R&S Trading, Signature Networks, and others. The company's music titles range is selected from classical recordings (TDK Collection) to Jazz (TDK Jazz collection), Rock and Pop music.

TDK Mediactive is part of TDK Corporation's global effort to expand its offerings to consumers of entertainment-oriented products. More information about TDK Mediactive and its products is available at www.tdk-mediactive.com. TDK Mediactive Europe is located in Halskestr. 38, 40880 Ratingen, Germany.

About DreamWorks SKG
DreamWorks SKG was formed in October, 1994, by its three principal partners-Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen-to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films; network, syndicated and cable television programming; home video entertainment; records; books; toys; and consumer products.