SUBMITTED BY Fred Hill

May 27, 2005 —

There was a press released today on the new video games that have been inspired by Madagascar, the new animation picture by DreamWorks SKG.

"Our close collaboration with DreamWorks Animation has allowed us to create a video game that truly captures the humor, friendship and adventure portrayed in the film," said Kathy Vrabeck, president, Activision Publishing. "Madagascar The Game will further engage players in the zoo animals' story and enhance their film-going experience."

The title features life-long pals Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo as they escape from the zoo, encounter a crew of plotting penguins and land on the strange and exotic island of Madagascar where they each learn unique skills that help them work together to survive in the wild...

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