Activision Publishing and GameMill Publishing, Inc. announced today an agreement with Cepia, LLC to develop and publish video games based on the smash hit Zhu Zhu Pets. The first Zhu Zhu Pets game will be released on the Nintendo DS in the spring of 2010.

 

A genuine craze in the toy aisle, Zhu Zhu Pets was recently nominated for two top industry awards including: “Girl Toy of the Year” and “Innovative Toy of the Year.” It is expected to be one of the top selling toys of the 2009 holiday season.

 

The video games will be created and marketed by Activision and GameMill in close collaboration with toy maker Cepia, LLC. The Zhu Zhu Pets video game for Nintendo DS is in development now with Black Lantern Studios, Inc., who is bringing forward the brand DNA elements that have made Zhu Zhu Pets a worldwide phenomenon - arcade action as well as care and nurturing of beloved hamsters!

 

For more information visit www.activision.com or  www.gamemillpublishing.com.