2 For Parents Imaginative Video Game Is Appropriate For Kids (NAPSA)—A new fantasy adventure game for PlayStation 2 is fast becoming a favorite of parents looking for video games that are appropriate for pre-teens. The third-person action-adven- ture, “Portal Runner,” created by 38DO, stars Vikki G., an inquisitive green-haired Army reporter whose nose for newsis constantly getting herin trouble. Ee) lie) aera e Truly original and exciting, Portal Runner captivates players with an emotional story and gorgeous environments. In the game, Vikki travels through a number of “portals” that transport her to new and exciting worlds, which range from a prehistoric dinosaur-filled land to a medieval castle setting. With the help of a lion sidekick named Leo, Vikki has to find her way home to rescue her friend, Sarge, from the clutches of Bridgette Bleu. A unique feature of the gameis its “Dream Mode,” which allows younger players to take Vikki through the adventure withoutfear of taking damage from enemies. More information is available at www.3do.com/portalrunner/.
