Nick Taps Activision for TMNT Game

Nickelodeon and Activision Publishing have teamed up for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game inspired by the network's new CG-animated series.

The side-scrolling action-brawler game features an authentic storyline ripe with franchise-favorite characters and locations.

"We're thrilled to debut this new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game for our younger Turtles fans," says Sherice Torres, senior vice president of entertainment products, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "Jam-packed with all the ninjas, nunchucks and non-stop action Turtles fans crave, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ is set to delight fans around the globe when it launches in time for the holidays."

The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” game will launch Oct. 22 in North America, Oct. 23 in Asia and Australia and Oct. 25 across Europe and Latin America for Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo 3DS.