Talent Takes Center Stage in Victorious: Taking the Lead Available Today

LOS ANGELES – Nov. 13, 2012 – D3Publisher (D3P) and Nickelodeon today announced that Victorious™: Taking the Lead for the Wii™ system and Nintendo DS™ hand-held system is now available in North America. Based on the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards winner for “Favorite TV Show” and Nickelodeon’s hit live-action comedy series Victorious, Victorious: Taking the Lead is an adventure game filled with fun rhythm based mini-games where fans can be Tori Vega and meet the members of the Victorious cast as she tries to get the head role in the next Hollywood Arts production.

“It’s a lot of fun to be a part of the video game and explore the world of Hollywood Arts with the other cast members and be in that environment,” said Victoria Justice, star of Victorious. “Victorious: Taking the Lead is really cool and a unique experience and I can’t wait for fans to get their hands on the game and play it.”

In Victorious: Taking the Lead, Tori really wants the lead role in the upcoming school play and players can help her get the part by socializing with classmates and playing through a variety of fun mini-games. These fun and comical activities include magic, DJ skills, fashion model vogueing, instrument performances, and more that are tied to the show. Fans will receive an inside look into the Victorious world where they can fully interact with cast members like Jade and Beck, and visit their favorite show locations.

“Put your talents on display in Victorious: Taking the Lead and interact with the entire cast of Victorious as you become a star at Hollywood Arts High School,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of production, D3P. “Fans of the show get a truly authentic Victorious experience and are immersed into Tori’s world as they progress through a number of challenges that showcases their creativity.”

Victorious: Taking the Lead for Wii is developed by High Voltage Software and the game is rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and up – Alcohol Reference and Mild Lyrics) by the ESRB. The Nintendo DS version is developed by 1st Playable Productions and the game is rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and up – Comic Mischief and Mild Lyrics) by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.victoriousvideogames.com.