EyeToy: Play for the PS2
'EyeToy: Play' is a compendium of twelve games, which are not only stunningly simple and instantly playable but deliver compelling entertainment for every member of the family. From the wild and wacky UFO Juggling to the more serene water effects in the playroom, 'EyeToy: Play' is the party game for the 21st century.

By Benbik
Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2003

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EyeToy: Play
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe are pleased to announce the July release of their London Studio developed 'EyeToy: Play' the first title to utilise the PlayStation®2 exclusive 'Eyetoy Technology'.

'EyeToy: Play' is a compendium of twelve games, which are not only stunningly simple and instantly playable but deliver compelling entertainment for every member of the family. From the wild and wacky UFO Juggling to the more serene water effects in the playroom, 'EyeToy: Play' is the party game for the 21st century.

'Eyetoy: Play' places you at the centre of a unique game experience – literally! By linking the PlayStation 2 to the supplied EyeToy USB camera the player(s) will feature live on screen within the game enabling them to physically interact with, and manipulate game-featured characters and environments, allowing them to truly be the star of the game!

As a leap forward in home entertainment, 'EyeToy: Play' is the beginning of a new era in console games experiences, and set to change the face of traditional console gaming as we know it. It has the potential to inspire an entirely new genre of gaming experience and appeal to a brand new audience... So come on everyone get up and Play!

The twelve games included in 'EyeToy: Play' are -

Beat Freak
For Family members that love to dance! Choose one of the licensed tracks and then use the flying CDs as a guide to hit the loudspeakers in time with the music. Guaranteed to get you strutting your funky stuff in no time!

Kung Foo
Use any technique you know as you take on a relentless wave of martial art opponents. Whether they come running along the ground or leaping in from the top of pagodas, you'll have to react quickly to stop them getting through your defences.

Wishi Washi
'I go window cleaning to earn an honest bob, for a nosey parker it's an interesting job'. Wash your way through a series of windows, cleaning off all the soap suds to progress on to the next floor. You'll have to scrub a bit harder if you come across a patch of bird poo and look out for the bonus water droplets along the way.

Keep Ups
Stop the ball from falling off the bottom of the screen by keeping it up in the air using your head. It's not as easy as it sounds as a series of various characters appear throughout the game, giving you helpful hints or putting you off your game...

Boxing Chump
It's time for the main event and you have to take on Big Robo Bro. You'll have to try and avoid your opponent's guard to if you want to land a proper punch but remember to keep moving so you don't get hit back.

UFO Juggler
3, 2, 1, Blast Off!...Take control of the UFOs as they emerge from their launch bays and give them enough spin to fly off the top of the screen. You'll have to be careful not to overdo it though, and you better keep an eye on the weather.

Slap Stream
Watch carefully as a sequence of characters pop out of the four clouds. All you need to do is hit the evil ratmen while avoiding the bunny girls. The faster you get them, the higher your score.

Plate Spinner
Try to keep the plates spinning on their poles. It'll start with just one but soon you'll have four on the go. Keep and eye out for the evil monkeys; they'll try and knock the plates off if you give them a chance.

Boogie Down
Select your track and then watch Qt as she pulls off some funky dance moves, by triggering a combination of five disco lights. Now it's your turn to repeat the moves in time with her. The more accurate your timing, the more points will be awarded.

Ghost Catcher
Spot the ghosts as they appear from the graveyard and try to pop them before they escape off the top of the screen. The ghosts will certainly keep you busy but you'll need to watch out for bats as well; they'll suck your points away if you're not careful.

Mirror Time
Burst the good bubbles and avoid the bad ones as a series of four appear on screen. Sounds easy. Unfortunately, not only do the bubbles start shrinking as soon as they appear but you'll have to contend with a rotating screen as well, just to make things that little bit more difficult.

Rocket Rumble
Make your selection from the rockets fired onto the screen and then hit the detonators to set off spectacular explosions. Link together chains of like-coloured rockets to open up the special ones, allowing for even more stunning, and higher scoring, displays.

With no complicated button pushes 'EyeToy: Play' is instantly accessible, as all you need to play is the ability to move! Guaranteed to have you leaping across your living room 'EyeToy: Play' is a very active alternative to the button bashing of other games... So come on all you couch potatoes get up off that sofa and Play!

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For further information please contact you local SCEE PR contact.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.
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