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HoopWorld hitting WiiWare on July 19th

by: Dan -
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Looks like Cyril better lace-em-up next week as Virtual Toys and Streamline Studios announced that HoopWorld will finally be hitting the Wii. The exclusive WiiWare title will be found on the Wii Shop Channel for a price of 1000 Wii points. Originally announced for Xbox Live Arcade back in 2006, the game was indefinitely postponed due to concerns about the gameplay and quality and eventually dropped. Here are the details of the Wii version

• 1-2 player, single player and offline multiplayer.
• Basketbrawl! – punch, kick, and fight to get the ball.
• 7 stylish teams/ 21 characters defend their home courts!
• 6 spunky courts set in colorful natural locations.
• 8 crazy power-ups pepper the courting all 4 diificulties.
• Unlock additional teams and courts by beating all 4 difficulties.

HoopWorld COMING ON JULY 19th TO WiiWare

Arcade basketbrawl action returns to the WiiTM

MADRID, Spain – July 13th, 2010 – Virtual Toys and Streamline Studios announced today that HoopWorldTM, an original 3-on-3 arcade basketball game for WiiWareTM, will be available on July 19th, 2010.

HoopWorldTM brings over-the-top arcade basketball with a kung-fu power-up twist to the platform, offering unlimited replay ability via seven uniquely themed teams and six outdoor courts/ locations. Connect to the HoopWorldTM online leader board or play with a friend. Fast, fun, and easy to pick-up arcade action and power-ups will keep players on the edge of their seats, as they basketbrawl their way to the top of the HoopWorld Leader board Championship!

HoopWorldTM will be available for 1,000 Wii PointsTMand can be purchased from the WiiTM Shop Channel.

About HoopWorld
Title - HoopWorldTM
Genre - Arcade Action Sports
Platform - WiiWareTM
Publisher - Virtual Toys
Developers - Virtual Toys/ Streamline Studios
Release - July 19th 2010
Age Rating - ESRB 10+

1-2 player, single player and offline multiplayer.
Basketbrawl! – punch, kick, and fight to get the ball.
7 stylish teams/ 21 characters defend their home courts!
6 spunky courts set in colorful natural locations.
8 crazy power-ups pepper the courting all 4 diificulties.
Unlock additional teams and courts by beating all 4 difficulties.