Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors video game announced for Wii and DS

Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors game Wii screenshot
Based on Kung Fu Panda, this summer’s blockbuster animated feature film, the Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors video game for Wii and DS takes fans on an all-new, awesome kung fu adventure. It will be released in November 2008. Playing the role of Po, Tigress, Monkey or Shifu, gamers must battle Tai Lung who is setting out to capture the Furious Five to harness their chi energy.

The Wii version lets players unleash acrobatic kung fu moves using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to chop, kick and punch through hordes of opponents in an epic battle. Players can even invite a friend to join the action at any point in the pick-up and play co-op mode or challenge each other in the head-to-head or team-based multiplayer mode.

Key Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors features:
* Unleash awesome kung fu moves using gesture-based controls – Utilizing motion and gesture-based controls gamers perform acrobatic jump attacks, wield weapons against foes or unleash powerful Chi Attacks by simulating customizable symbols featured on-screen.
* Battle alongside a teammate in co-op or versus mode – A second player can join story mode at any time, allowing friends to defeat enemies together and progress to the final battle against Tai Lung. Additionally, up to four players can compete in multiplayer versus mode in a variety of battle arenas.
* Play as your favorite Kung Fu Panda character – Learn to utilize the unique abilities and combat skills of Po, Monkey, Tigress and Shifu in an action-packed journey to protect the Valley of Peace from Tai Lung and his minions. Once the game is completed, unlock one of over 16 characters in multiplayer battle mode.
* Unlock new playable characters with Wii-DS connectivity – The game supports interconnectivity between the Wii and DS allowing gamers to use the DS to unlock multiplayer content on any Wii console to share and experience the excitement with friends.
* Relive the humor and excitement of Kung Fu Panda – Fans will revisit the hilarious world of Kung Fu Panda, experiencing new situations and quick-witted dialogue as they face-off against familiar enemies.

Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors game DS screenshotThe DS version lets players unleash acrobatic kung fu moves using the DS stylus to chop, kick and punch through hordes of opponents and navigate treacherous obstacles in an epic battle to rid the valley of all evil powers.

Key Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors features:
* Unleash awesome kung fu moves using the DS stylus – Utilizing the DS stylus and touch screen, gamers perform acrobatic jump attacks against numerous foes and unleash powerful Chi Attacks by drawing an on-screen symbol.
* Unlock new playable characters with Wii-DS connectivity – The game supports interconnectivity between the Wii and DS allowing gamers to use the DS to unlock multiplayer content onto any Wii to share and experience the excitement with friends.
* Relive the humor and excitement of Kung Fu Panda – Fans will revisit the hilarious world of Kung Fu Panda, experiencing new situations and quick-witted dialogue as they face-off against familiar enemies.

Watch the first Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors game launch trailer: