For those who haven’t seen JONAS on the Disney Channel (which I assume is everyone here but me), it’s today’s version of The Monkees. The Jonas Brothers play Kevin, Joe, and Nick Lucas, three brothers in the popular band JONAS, living in a renovated firehouse, and going to school like normal kids… if you consider being chased by girls, dealing with parents wanting a quiet life, and crushing over the same pizza girl to be normal. Sound like a perfect basis for a video game? Disney Interactive thought so too!
In all seriousness, though, the licensed games based on Disney Channel Original Series have gradually been getting better and are being held to higher standards than those of yesteryear, so this would probably be an ideal gift for your niece or little cousin this year. That would of course be in addition to her Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 ticket, her new Jonas Brothers CD album, and the inevitable JONAS first season DVD box set.
Disney Interactive Studios Announces JONAS for Nintendo DS
JONAS Video Game Inspired By The New Disney Channel Series Will Be Available This Fall
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–From sold out shows to the big and small screens, the Jonas Brothers will take over the video game world as well this holiday. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of JONAS for Nintendo DS. The game allows players to take on the role of three superstar brothers – Nick, Joe and Kevin Lucas in outrageous adventures from the Disney Channel comedy series “JONAS.” Players help the JONAS band members juggle concerts, school, friends and fans to find the balance between their rock star world and ordinary lives.
“JONAS is the perfect complement to the hit television show, giving fans additional access to the Jonas Brothers as they portray the Lucas Brothers?their music, their fashion and their lives,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “The game delivers a unique blend of adventure, humor and music that will keep fans of the Jonas Brothers entertained and engaged this holiday season.”
Based on the Disney Channel comedy series, the game follows the Lucas brothers as they go about their everyday, but not so normal lives. It features other main characters from the show, including good friends Macy and Stella, and lets fans explore familiar locations including the brother’s firehouse and school as seen in the television show. Players can also customize the JONAS band members’ wardrobe for their daytime antics, as well as cool outfits for when they take the stage.
Featuring interactive environments, JONAS allows players to collect musical notes to power up their guitars and then strike the right guitar chords to overcome obstacles and help the JONAS band members. The game also features hit songs from the “JONAS” television show. Fans will be able to perform to the songs in concerts after each level is completed.
In addition, JONAS includes access to DGamer, the online community exclusively for Disney gamers on the Nintendo DS, allowing them to chat with other players and unlock additional items in their game.
Developed by Altron, JONAS will be available this fall for Nintendo DS.
