MUMBAI: THQ Inc. and Nickelodeon announced that Nicktoons Unite! for the Nintendo DS videogame system has been shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. Nicktoons Unite! allows gamers to play as the stars from some of the most popular Nickelodeon TV shows, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Timmy Turner (from the Fairly OddParents), Jimmy Neutron and Danny Phantom.
"We're excited to have the opportunity to bring the Nicktoons series to the Nintendo DS for the first time. Nicktoons Unite! for the Nintendo DS takes full advantage of this innovative hardware by utilizing the dual screen, touch screen and microphone technology to provide a dynamic game play experience with the most beloved Nickelodeon characters," said THQ director of global brand management John Ardell.
"Nicktoons Unite! will allow fans to experience their favorite Nickelodeon characters and villains in a whole new handheld encounter," said Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products senior vice president entertainment products Steve Youngwood.