Balance Board enabled Raving Rabbids TV Party announced

The Raving Rabbids are at it again with their latest return to the Wii, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party. Utilising the Wii Remote and the new Wii Balance Board, TV Party aims to provide a tongue-in-cheek spoof of TV shows, pop culture and even advertisements. Yves Guillemot, famed president of Ubisoft promises that TV Party “”will see the Wii Balance Board be used in ways that will be surprisingly unexpected””. Full press release and screens inside.

SAN FRANCISCO May 28, 2008 Today Ubisoft announced that Rayman Raving Rabbids(TM) TV Party will launch for the Wii(TM) system and Nintendo DS(TM) system this holiday season.

Following the tradition of Rayman Raving Rabbids titles showcasing fun and innovative use of the Wii controllers, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party will feature the Wii Balance Board(TM) accessory. The Rabbids plan to invade televisions worldwide, providing players with a variety of games and comedic exploits spoofing TV shows, pop culture and even advertisements.

The Rayman Raving Rabbids titles have been an immense success, entertaining the world over, said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer, Ubisoft. The inclusion of the Wii Balance Board into the game was a huge source of inspiration for our development team and I guarantee you will see the Wii Balance Board used in ways that will be surprisingly unexpected!

To date, the Rayman titles have sold more than 22 million units worldwide with their unique ability to reach all ages and demographics through their family friendly, innovative game play mechanics.

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Further details about Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party will be unveiled at E3 2008, but in the meantime, please feel free to visit www.raymanzone.com.