Hudson Entertainment Announce Deca Sports For The Nintendo DS

Hudson Entertainment have announced that their Deca Sports series is now moving onto the Nintendo DS. The Game currently has a Spring 2010 release date. Some of the events in the game include golf, ping pong, wall climbing, bobsled and rugby, as well as quirky and exotic sports such as arm wrestling, clay shooting, cheerleading, sky diving and sepak takraw.

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Press Release

SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Aug 10, 2009 Time to put your game face on! Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, will release DECA SPORTS™ DS in Spring 2010. Following the landmark success of the original DECA SPORTS and the upcoming release of the sequel DECA SPORTS 2, DECA SPORTS DS is an all-new sports compilation title with ten new games that can now be played on the go! Players will also be able to battle up to six friends in exciting multi-sports competition.

“With the original DECA SPORTS title shipping two million copies worldwide, we felt strongly that the franchise would translate to Nintendo DS™,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing at Hudson Entertainment. “With ten completely new sports and game sharing, DECA SPORTS DS is going to give gamers and sports enthusiasts everywhere the same great experience they have come to know and love on Wii.”

Like the other DECA SPORTS titles, DECA SPORTS DS will feature an all-new diverse selection of sports including golf, ping pong, wall climbing, bobsled and rugby, as well as quirky and exotic sports such as arm wrestling, clay shooting, cheerleading, sky diving and sepak takraw. The new game will continue the original game’s credo of “the Everybody Sports Game.” In addition to the new sports and multiplayer functionality, gamers will also be able to design their own teams by customizing uniforms, changing athlete abilities and even altering the physical characteristics of the athletes themselves.

For more information on DECA SPORTS and other titles, please visit Hudson Entertainment at www.hudsonent.com.

About Hudson Entertainment, Inc.
Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and DECA SPORTS. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

Hudson Announce A USA Deca Sports Price Drop

Hudson entertainment have announced that in celebration of the imminent release of Deca Sports 2, there will be a USA price drop for the original Deca Sports. The game will now have a recommended price of $19.99.

Press Release

SAN MATEO, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Aug 03, 2009 To commemorate the ongoing popularity of DECA SPORTS™ and the upcoming release of DECA SPORTS™ 2, Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, has lowered the game’s retail price from $29.99 to $19.99. With 2 million units shipped to date, gamers around the world have been enjoying the fun and exciting games in DECA SPORTS for Wii™.

“We’re so grateful to the millions of gamers who have enjoyed DECA SPORTS in the past year,” said Dai Kudo, Director of Consumer Products at Hudson Entertainment. “By reducing the price, we are inviting all Wii players to experience the diverse games in DECA SPORTS and get pumped for 10 more exciting games coming soon in DECA SPORTS 2.”

DECA SPORTS offers 10 complete sporting events that get players active in the living room while providing entertainment for hours. With activities such as Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Supercross, Kart Racing, Basketball and Snowboard Cross, as well as atypical sports games such as Badminton, Figure Skating, Curling and Archery, DECA SPORTS offers more than the average sports game. Designed with intuitive controls for the Wii Remote™ and the Nunchuk™, DECA SPORTS also includes advanced gameplay options for power spikes, curls and mid air tricks. Each sport supports both single player and multiplayer modes with up to 4 players and in several events, co-op on the same team. The Locker Room feature even allows players to keep track of their medals and trophies. DECA SPORTS has been rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.

For more information on DECA SPORTS or DECA SPORTS 2, please visit Hudson Entertainment atwww.decasports.com.

Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.
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