Who says Wii games don’t look good?

Activision today announced that Pitfall: The Big Adventure is currently being developed by Edge of Reality, the folks who are in the motions of creating Cipher Complex and The Incredible Hulk, and who also brought us the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games on the N64.

The Big Adventure is set in the Peruvian jungle, combining reptile dodging, vine swinging and puzzle elements. The game is touted to have over 60 levels, spanning rainforests to glacial mountains.

Moreover, every action has been designed to take full advantage of the Wii’s motion sensing controls, from escaping traps to discovering lost treasure.

Look forward to some Tarzan-esque vine swinging action this Fall.

ACTIVISION SWINGS INTO ACTION WITH “PITFALL: THE BIG ADVENTURE” FOR Wii™

SANTA MONICA, CA – MAY 12, 2008 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today “Pitfall: The Big Adventure” for Wii™ is in development at Edge of Reality and will swing onto shelves this Fall. With more than 10 million Pitfall titles sold to date, Pitfall: The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans.

“Pitfall is one of the most legendary franchises in the history of videogames, so we look forward to releasing a new version exclusively for Wii,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “What could be more fun than using the Wii Remote™ to swing on a vine over blood thirsty crocodiles as retro-cool Pitfall Harry?!”

Set in the Peruvian jungle, Pitfall: The Big Adventure combines the action of reptile dodging and vine swinging with clever puzzles. The game will feature over 60 levels spanning lush rainforests, creature-filled caves, and glacial mountains. Within these dynamic worlds, players will explore cavernous jungles, discover lost treasures, battle shamen, narrowly escape treacherous traps and outwit creatures using innovative, accessible game mechanics developed specifically to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls.

“Wii is a natural and perfect fit for a Pitfall game, and it’s been fantastic to revolutionize this classic franchise through the application of the innovative Wii game mechanics. It’s a completely new experience for the gamer,” said Binu Philip, President, Edge of Reality.

Tags: cipher_complex, elements, glacial_mountains, incredible_hulk, lost_treasure, N64, peruvian_jungle, puzzle, tony_hawk, traps

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