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Not sure when it will be official but...
https://nintendo-centrum.net/2009/11/north-american-gamers-get-a-taste-of-roman-justice/
North American gamers get a taste of
Roman Justice
Graffiti
EntertainmentInc – a subsidiary of Signature Devices, Inc. (OTCPK: SDVI) – todayannounced that it has secured an exclusive distribution deal to publish‘Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans (Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PC)’ in NorthAmerica. Developed by Slitherine.
Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans is based on the popular Horrible Histories series of educational
books for children authored by Terry Deary. Follow Rassimus on his quest to become a gruesome
gladiator. Explore
ancient Romeand meet a host of horrible characters, play mad mini-games and findout how to fight like a gladiator. Fight your way to the greatest duelof all in the cruel Coliseum and become Rome’s latest hero!
Do you have what it takes to become the most ruthless Roman of all?
The game is comprised of a series of mini-games framed by a storylineabout a young boy who was captured and forced into slavery by apowerful general. In order to gain his freedom, the boy (Rassimus) musttrain to be a top Gladiator. Players control Rassimus as he travelsaround Rome completing various tasks and learning about the (oftenhorrible)
history of ancient Rome.
As part of the gladiator training, players are quizzed on the factsthey learn from various books located throughout the city. Othermini-games include memory, matching, coloring games,“spot-the-difference” tests, and timed button-mashing sequences. Thegame boasts 30+ different mini-games as the player battles their way tobecome the greatest gladiator of all time. All of this is done with anemphasis on
teaching the
historyof this ancient culture without removing the sometimes dark, gritty,and sordid details (in other words, the really interesting parts).
Features:
Play with up to 3 friends in multi-player mode.
Learn ancient history in a fun and enjoyable way.
30+ fun and addictive mini-games.
Fight against the various types of gladiators in the arenas and becomean expert gladiator before challenging the most powerful gladiator ofall in a chance to earn your freedom.
Immersive story line: visitancient Rome, talk to the citizens and discover the secrets of howpeople lived in the time of Emperor Commodus.
Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans (Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PC) will be released in Q4 2009.
For more information about Signature Devices, Graffiti Entertainment and their products, please visit
www.signaturedevices.com