Gamers TuneIn (NAPSA)—What will the hottest video games be this year? It depends on what’s on TV. That’s the news from trend watchers who say the newest crop of games are based on popular television programs. They give players a chance to “experience” situations as their favorite characters, interact with other players “on the set” and more. In fact, one of the year’s most anticipated games—andone that’s expected to be a particular hit with women, a group the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) says makes up 40 percent of all gamers—lets players assume the role of characters from “Grey’s Anatomy” as Seattle Grace Hospital is struck by one of the worst crises in its history. Available for Nintendo Wii, the Nintendo DS and PC, “Grey’s Anatomy: The Video Game”lets players control Meredith, Derek, Cristina and other characters based on the original TV actors’ likenesses. Players influence character dialogue and makecritical decisions that affect the outcome of the crisis—written in collaboration with the TV show’s production team and writers—as they experience the challenge of managing the complex relationships Someof the year’s hottest games are based on the most popular television shows. and difficult decisions that have helped make the showso popular. Taking hold of the Wii remote, Nintendo DS stylus or PC mouse, players will perform multistep surgeries as they tackle life-or-death situations in the operating room. Nowinits fifth season, “Grey’s Anatomy” is the No. 1-rated dramaseries on television among adults 18 to 49. The show airs in more than 80 countries worldwide. Its fans are expected to help the new gamebe just as popular in the gaming world. For more information, visit www.greysanatomyvideogame.com.
