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May 12th, 2008 @ 17:13
Activision’s announced Pitfall: The Big Adventure for Wii, developed by Edge of Reality and to release this autumn.
According to the press release, “The game will feature over 60 levels spanning lush rainforests, creature-filled caves, and glacial mountains. Within these dynamic worlds, players will explore cavernous jungles, discover lost treasures, battle shamen, narrowly escape treacherous traps and outwit creatures using innovative, accessible game mechanics developed specifically to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls.”
Pitfall’s sold over 10 million units, apparently. Fancy. Full thing after the link.
Press Release Source: Activision, Inc.
Activision Swings into Action with “Pitfall: The Big Adventure” For Wii(TM)
Monday May 12, 12:00 pm ET
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI - News) announced today “Pitfall: The Big Adventure” for Wii™ is in development at Edge of Reality and will swing onto shelves this Fall. With more than 10 million Pitfall titles sold to date, Pitfall: The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans.
“Pitfall is one of the most legendary franchises in the history of videogames, so we look forward to releasing a new version exclusively for Wii,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “What could be more fun than using the Wii Remote™ to swing on a vine over blood thirsty crocodiles as retro-cool Pitfall Harry?!”
Set in the Peruvian jungle, Pitfall: The Big Adventure combines the action of reptile dodging and vine swinging with clever puzzles. The game will feature over 60 levels spanning lush rainforests, creature-filled caves, and glacial mountains. Within these dynamic worlds, players will explore cavernous jungles, discover lost treasures, battle shamen, narrowly escape treacherous traps and outwit creatures using innovative, accessible game mechanics developed specifically to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls.
“Wii is a natural and perfect fit for a Pitfall game, and it’s been fantastic to revolutionize this classic franchise through the application of the innovative Wii game mechanics. It’s a completely new experience for the gamer,” said Binu Philip, President, Edge of Reality.
Further information about Pitfall: The Big Adventure is available at www.activision.com
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First thought you meant “old-kid show” instead of “old...
May 12th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Oh good grief.
May 12th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I saw a level of a “new” Pitfall game years and years ago. Maybe five years ago. Wonder what happened to that?
May 13th, 2008 at 8:10 am
lols! All those other Pitfall reboots worked out real well too, didn’t they?
/o\
May 13th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Aha! I remember the last Pitfall reboot. I think it sold about 2 copies.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:10 am
glol! Check out the screenies on GamesPress.
/winces
May 13th, 2008 at 10:13 am
So annoying. The Wii is capable of so much more than that.
May 13th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Shovelware has a new home!