Legend of the Wii Dragon

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Today The Game Factory, publishers of many a licensed title, announced it is bringing the fighting game Legend of the Dragon to Nintendo's Wii. Based on the children's TV show, Legend of the Dragon for the Wii will be the Factory's first release on Nintendo's new console.

"We are delighted to be publishing for the Nintendo Wii," said Henrik Mathiasen, Game Factory's President. "While the Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 next-gen consoles have really captured the imagination of the more mature gamer, at Game Factory we're really excited about the potential impact Nintendo's Wii will have on the children's market, as this is obviously our forte."


Concept art for Legend of the Dragon.

The Legend of the Dragon story is set against the backdrop of ancient China and follows the Golden Dragon -- a title given to the warrior chosen to fight the evil Zodiac Master, Woo Yin. Each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs has its own temple protected by a guardian, each with powers unique to their zodiac symbol. Woo Yin plans to capture these powers and take control of China.

Ang Leung has been chosen as the new Golden Dragon over his twin sister Ling. But the surprise and humiliation of this decision is too much for Ling and she quickly defects to the dark side. As the Shadow Dragon, she will fight against her brother in a bid for revenge.

Gamers can choose to play as one of 19 characters, each with their own techniques and strengths. All characters wear wristbands that enable them to transform into mystical warriors. Once transformed, characters take on the likenesses and superhuman powers of the zodiac creature they represent. A spell-casting system blends RPG elements with arcade-style gameplay.

The Game Factory has not yet disclosed how the game will make use of the Wiimote. Legend of the Dragon is currently set for a Q2 2007 release.