Nintendo News: Gamers Dance Off in the 'Feel the Elite Beat' Online Video Contest

Nintendo News: Gamers Dance Off in the 'Feel the Elite Beat' Online Video Contest

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Gobble too much turkey during the holidays? Can't seem to get off the couch after a marathon of football and pumpkin pie? Never fear, the Elite Beat Agents(TM) for Nintendo DS(TM) are here!

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Starting today through Jan. 2, Nintendo and Buzznet.com are inviting gamers to dance their way through the holidays with the Elite Beat Agents "Feel the Elite Beat" online video contest. Inspired by the over-the-top Touch Generations rhythm game, this contest gives entrants one rockin' mission: Grab two groovy friends, dress in your best "secret agent" attire and send a video of your crew dancing to the be-bopping beat of the Elite Beat Agents theme music to win!

The trio with the sweetest moves will win the grand prize: three Nintendo DS Lite units in Polar White, Coral Pink and Onyx, three copies of Elite Beat Agents and three "Secret Agent Kits." To enter, or for more information about the contest, including a list of runner-up prizes, visit www.buzznet.com/groups/nintendo.

"Buzznet.com is committed to providing visitors with a vibrant online community focused on multimedia sharing and creative communication between users," says Marc Brown, president of Buzznet, Inc. "We're excited to partner with Nintendo once again on a contest that embodies the best of music and pop culture."

The latest Touch Generations game for Nintendo DS, Elite Beat Agents gives music fans of all ages a license to get their groove on. Players embark on quirky adventures and help the Agents save the day by tap-tap-tapping the Nintendo DS touch screen to the rhythm of their favorite pop tunes. Elite Beat Agents is Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older and is available at retailers everywhere. Visit a DS Download Station at a retailer near you to download a free demo of the game.

For more information about the game, visit EliteBeatAgents.com or TouchGenerations.com.

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Web site: http://www.elitebeatagents.com/

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