Backyard Hockey 2007 Announced

More game announcements! Humongous Entertainment wanted us all to know that they're working on the Atari-kids' title Backyard Hockey 2007 for Nintendo DS. Quite frankly, it doesn't look too shabby compared to the previous Game Boy Advance versions either.

Humongous Entertainment announced today that Detroit Red Wings nine-time NHL all-star and Olympic gold medalist, Nicklas Lidstrom, has been named as the cover athlete for the newest version of Backyard Hockey. Available exclusively for the Nintendo DS this fall, the next chapter in the hugely popular Backyard Sports video game series will have kids nationwide challenging each other in the ultimate competition on ice.

"When it comes to kids' video games, Backyard Hockey has always been one of my favorites. I have four sons who are all big fans of the game so I am very familiar with its quality and fun," said Lidstrom. "Backyard Hockey is funny and a bit crazy, but the thing I really like about the game is that it is also realistic so kids actually learn the fundamentals of hockey as they play."

"We are thrilled to have one of the best players in the game on the cover of Backyard Hockey," said Lauren Schechtman Allen, Co-president at Humongous. "In addition to being a superstar athlete, Nicklas Lidstrom possesses qualities that are important for kids to see in a professional player such as strength, humility, and dedication. These are exactly the values we like to focus on in all the Backyard Sports games."

For more than five years, Backyard Hockey has thrilled young sports fans by combining authentic NHL gameplay with fun and fantasy. Now in its fourth iteration, Backyard Hockey is currently the best selling hockey video game franchise exclusively for kids and the only youth game to hold the NHL and National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) licenses. Best known for starring kid-sized versions of popular NHL superstars, Backyard Hockey features realistic plays and strategies so kids learn the intricacies of the game while having fun. Multiple levels make it easy enough for rookies, yet challenging for even die-hard hockey fans. Backyard Hockey is also a favorite of parents, featuring comical and fun scenarios in a kid-friendly, non-violent format as well as cultural diversity.

Features:

• NHL and NHLPA Licenses '" all 30 NHL Clubs with official uniforms, and logos
• NHL players as kids
• 10 Backyard teams with extensive line up of Backyard Kids
• Realistic gameplay and strategies with whacky animations
• Season play with complete team stats & standings
• Multi-player mode
• Customizable teams and players
• Multiple levels of difficulty
• Unlockables, power ups, minigames, and surprises
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  That actually looks quite good. Its weird how there hasn't been an NHL title on the DS yet. And I know EA goes on about how its not really suited to a handheld console but i think it would be cool and especially if they added online play to it.

  ganepark32, 30-11--0001 at 00:00