IG to develop Tweenies Playstation game with BBC

IG chosen by BBC to develop PlayStation game based on the extremely popular TV show "Tweenies"

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IG has been chosen by BBC Worldwide to develop a PlayStation game based on the extremely popular Tweenies TV show. The game will feature all the characters from the show and has the working title "Tweenies: World of Imagination". It is planned for release in 2001.
IG has previously developed "Action Man: Raid on Island X" for Hasbro, "Stunt Rally", "Droid Developer Kit" and "Lego Loco" for Lego. IG has 4 children"s games based on major licenses currently in development, as well as its Strategy and Sports games.
Neil Jones-Cubley, Director of Sales & Marketing, said, "We are delighted to be working with BBC Worldwide on such an important brand as Tweenies and will be working closely together to ensure the game is a success."
Based in Baron"s Court, West London, IG employs 65 people and has ongoing relationships with Westwood Studios, EA Sports, Hasbro, Europress and LEGO. IG will complete 6 titles for publication in 2000 including "Formula 1 Manager" for EA Sports. Previous titles include "Dune 2000", Action Man "Raid on Island X", "Lego Loco" and "Pro 18 World Tour Golf".
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