Sarah Michelle Gellar - SMG News Thread #6 Because She Went To The Buffy Reunion Baby! - Page 17

**-Alicia-** · 07-12-2008, 09:31 PM

More Buffy-esque news but, still news none the less

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Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s final television airing might have been as far back as 2003 (disregarding the repeats since, of course), but the popularity of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s cult kick-ass character is still strong. To capitalise on this, 505 Games has announced a deal with Warner Bros. to bring Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice to the Nintendo DS.

Currently being worked on by Romanian development studio Beast, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice mixes third and first-person action to provide what 505 Games promises is “like nothing else on the Nintendo DS.” Based on the original story by Rob Deshotel, the title sees player taking control of Buffy as she attempts to seal the re-opened Hellmouth.

Described as a 3D horror title, over 20 weapons will be at Buffy’s disposal as she disposes of vampires and demons, and she’ll also be hooking up with famous characters such as Spike, Angel, the Master, the First Evil, Caleb, and the Scooby Gang.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for 505 Games and we’re working extremely closely with Fox to ensure this is the definitive Buffy the Vampire Slayer experience,” said Rowan Tafler, Global Brand Manager, 505 Games. “Buffy’s return to videogames is great for long-time fans of the franchise and we hope the huge market reach of the Nintendo DS will help to create new fans too.”

Elie Dekel, Executive Vice President Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising added, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a franchise that continues to excite people around the world. Although there are no new productions of the series there is an enduring legacy that lives on through syndication, comic books and video games like these. We’re sure DS players are going to love this version.”

Key features:

Play as Buffy the Vampire Slayer through 24 levels using a third person camera.
Unlock and use more than 20 types of unique Slayer weapons.
Fight more than 12 different level bosses and sub-bosses, including First Evil, the boss of all bosses.
Play “Challenge Mode” in first-person for fast-paced action and an increased difficulty level.
Solve puzzle missions to unlock new areas.
Collect spells to increase Buffy’s supernatural and physical abilities.
Explore 12 dynamic environments and search for up to four hidden ones.
Use breakable objects located within in all environments to battle demons and vampires.
Unique story set after the climactic seventh season of the TV series, written by Rob Deshotel, one of the original writers of the TV series.
Explore locations from the TV show, including Sunnydale High, the Bronze and the Hellmouth.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice will be released in Europe this November.

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ashleyt · 07-13-2008, 08:31 PM

Sounds really cool. I've never played any of the BTVS videogames before though. Thanks for the news!

**Jaime Bee** · 07-13-2008, 10:59 PM

Doesn't matter she will always be Buffy to me.

**-Alicia-** · 07-14-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ashleyt (View Post)

Sounds really cool. I've never played any of the BTVS videogames before though. Thanks for the news!

I've played the one for Xbox.

I wonder if they'll release it in the US too. My ssiter has a DS so I might con her into buying it

**Jaime Bee** · 07-17-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by -Alicia- (View Post)

I've played the one for Xbox.

I wonder if they'll release it in the US too. My ssiter has a DS so I might con her into buying it

My brother loves the Xbox one.

**-Alicia-** · 07-17-2008, 08:00 PM

You casn play Spike on it, too!

buffysmgfan26 · 07-18-2008, 11:04 AM

i wanna get the new buffy game when it comes out i have the x-box ones....

I_Love_JennaJameson · 07-18-2008, 12:04 PM

I hope the new game comes out of playstation

**Jaime Bee** · 07-19-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by -Alicia- (View Post)

You casn play Spike on it, too!

My brother loves to play it. He loves pretty much anything that has to do with Buffy.

I_Love_JennaJameson · 07-25-2008, 11:21 AM

ashleyt · 07-25-2008, 08:37 PM

Cool article. Thanks

**-Alicia-** · 07-28-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks for that, Carmen!

**-Alicia-** · 07-30-2008, 09:26 PM

Not really Sarah Related but it made me LOL.

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In a bit of news that qualifies as "strange but true," Freddy Prinze, Jr. is joining the WWE as part of their creative team. What that essentially means it Prinze will be a writer for WWE programming, helping craft the storylines played out on their weekly TV series and pay-per-views.

Prinze is a longtime wrestling fan, and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon says, "Freddie Prinze, Jr.'s passion, energy and creativity make him an excellent fit for WWE."

Prinze is of course primarily known as an actor, but also worked as a writer and producer on his short-lived sitcom Freddie, in addition to writing an episode of Mutant X.

Prinze being hired by the WWE raises one big question for those of us at IGN: Will he get Buffy involved? Prinze is married to Sarah Michelle Gellar, and it certainly would be amusing to see the actress make even a brief appearance on WWE programming. Hey, Courteney Cox showed up on WCW Nitro back when her husband David Arquette was wresting, so you never know.

IGN: Freddie Prinze, Jr. Joins WWE

ashleyt · 07-31-2008, 12:06 AM

Oh My Goodness. Sarah please don't go on the WWF (or whatever it's called now). Think of your career!

**-Alicia-** · 07-31-2008, 04:30 PM

Let's keep our fingers corssed!