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Yogi Bear is back; saves Jellystone Park

Posted: 1/21/2011

A new video game lets players of all ages take on the role of the lovable Yogi Bear as he tries to save Jellystone Park from shutting down forever.

(NAPSI) - There’s good news for video game fans who think they may be smarter than the average bear. The launch of “Yogi Bear: The Video Game,” from D3Publisher and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, will let players of all ages take on the role of the lovable bear as he tries to save Jellystone Park from shutting down forever.

The new game, which stars Dan Aykroyd as the voice of Yogi, is based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures release “Yogi Bear,” a live-action/computer animated adventure filmed in 3-D. Players taking on the Yogi role will discover and interact with an assortment of wild animals in multiple locales within the famous fictional park, including Lookout Mountain, Wilderness Trail, Jellystone Lake and Eagle Mountain.

As Yogi Bear, players will belly slide, sneak and navigate zip lines through the park to find endangered animals-all while nabbing the occasional “pic-a-nic” basket or two.

“Yogi Bear: The Video Game” on Wii features vibrant graphics and platform action as players move through different levels, collecting useful items and having fun while on their mission. In the Nintendo DS format, the items can be constructed to make gad?gets through minigames utilizing the touch screen that gives Yogi special abilities throughout the game.

However, they must be careful: Ranger Smith doesn’t tolerate disturbance of his campers and keeps a watchful eye over the park. Luckily, Yogi Bear’s trusty sidekick Boo Boo is there to join in on the antics and help him get through difficult challenges.

The characters Yogi Bear and Boo Boo made their television debut in 1958 as part of Hanna-Barbera’s “The Huckleberry Hound Show,” and soon became the stars of their own spin-off show in 1961. “Yogi Bear,” the movie, is their latest adventure.

“Yogi Bear: The Video Game” is available from D3Publisher in both the Wii and Nintendo DS formats.

Players can learn more at www.YogiBearVideoGame.com.