Those who live to hunt and love to do so should be in virtual heaven right now. Activision has released not just one, but two Cabela‘s branded hunting games today. Both Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party (a Kinect exclusive) and Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai are available in-stores now.
The two companies have also partnered up to release a family friendly title titled, Cabela’s Adventure Camp.
You can find out more about all three games below, which is where we’ve posted their launch press releases for your perusal:
Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai:
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that its gripping 3rd-person survival adventure game Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai™ is now available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Wii™ system from Nintendo. The new harrowing adventure comes packed with the Top Shot Elite wireless controller and puts gamers in a fight to survive the harsh Arctic environment after a horrifying accident. From the electrifying single player campaign to the multiplayer shooting galleries, this is one of the most extraordinary Cabela’s adventures yet.
“With a brand new style of gameplay, an epic tale of perseverance, and its focus on survival, Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai™ represents a brand new chapter in the Cabela’s franchise,” said David Oxford, Executive Vice President of Activision Publishing.
Players will answer the call of the wild as they take the role of bush pilot Logan James after he survives a horrific plane crash in the Arctic wild. Injured, isolated and in the middle of a hostile wilderness, Logan is cut off from all hope of rescue and it’s up to players to guide him to safety. In this heroic battle against deadly creatures and freezing weather, players must use all their survival skills and trek through a variety of environments as they use scavenged firearms and gear to stay alive. In addition, the game has a deep selection of shooting galleries for an endless amount of party fun.
Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai™ is available with the Top Shot Elite on Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3 for $79.99 and Wii for $59.99. The game can be purchased separately on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for $39.99 and $29.99 on Wii. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more information, go to activisionhunts.com and please follow on Twitter @ActivisionHunts and Facebook – at Facebook.com/ActivisionHunts.
Cabela’s Adventure Camp and Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party:
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) creates an exciting suite of family fun with two new motion gaming titles for the entire household as Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela’s Adventure Camp ship to stores.
Packaged with the first-of-its-kind Top Shot Sport™ controller, Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party has been developed exclusively for Xbox 360® and the Kinect™ for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Cabela’s Adventure Camp, a stimulating title for people of all ages, is available for Kinect for Xbox 360, the PlayStation®Move for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Wii™ system from Nintendo.
“Both Cabela’s Adventure Camp and Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party give families a new way to play together on Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move and Wii,” said Pat Kelly, Senior Vice President of Studios at Activision Publishing. “We’re also proud to bring the Top Shot Sport peripheral to the Kinect, as an industry leading concept, designed to help gamers fully experience and enjoy Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party.”
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is a unique arcade-style hunting game composed of a series of shooting galleries where both the player and the Top Shot Sport are the controller. The game tracks total body movement as players shoot, dodge and duck their way through a variety of obstacles while grabbing power-ups. Gamers will also explore a variety of environments as they battle with some of the world’s most dangerous animals. The immersive gameplay also provides competitive entertainment for up to four friends in hot seat multiplayer.
Cabela’s Adventure Camp includes motion-based outdoor activities that send players straight to summer camp, regardless of the season! With Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation®Move and Wii support, players will lose themselves in summer time activities such as: Thrill Hill Biking, Wild River Kayaking, Full Throttle Wave Riding and more. Adding side-splitting high jinks to the mix, interactive griefing allows idle players to join in on the fun by knocking down trees and rocks. The brisk gameplay and fantastic variety keep everyone animated, excited and having a good time!
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party and Cabela’s Adventure Camp will be available November 1, 2011. Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is bundled with the Top Shot Sport peripheral for $69.99. Cabela’s Adventure Camp is $39.99 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and $29.99 for Wii. Cabela’s Big Game Hunter: Hunting Party is rated T for Teen and Cabela’s Adventure Camp is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more information, go to activisionhunts.com and please follow on Twitter @ActivisionHunts and Facebook – at Facebook.com/ActivisionHunts.