Flips a new and innovative way to read books on Nintendo DS or DSi
Reading directly on your DS or DSi is now possible.
EA has developed FLIPS, a new series featuring some of the best children writers, to provide children of all age a new fun and interactive way to read books on their Nintentndo DS and DSi. Flips have been developed in collaboration with the UKs leading publishers , including Egmont and Penguin Publishing to bring a new fun, interactive and entertaining way to read books.
"FLIPS is a brilliant way of getting children into reading who may love their DS but may not normally pick up a book," commented Cally Poplak, Director, Egmont Press. "At Egmont we are passionate about bringing stories to life for children, so the development of new platforms for reading are incredibly exciting for us. We are proud to be at the heart of this innovation and thrilled to be a part of this first collection bringing authors such as Enid Blyton to the digital world, and encouraging more children to take up reading for pleasure rather than seeing it purely as part of their homework."
It is estimated that nearly “2 million 8-11 year-olds in the UK own an NDS console”. (SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.) so "FLIPS offers a great way to bring books to life on a platform that is incredibly popular with kids," said Keith Ramsdale, VP and General Manager, UK, Ireland and Nordics for Electronic Arts. "With multiple books on each game card,FLIPS makes a great gift for children of all ages."
Getting kids to read a book is not always easy. Many of them are more tempted to play on their gaming console.
The Flipps series brings a new dimension to reading
To read Filps books on the Nintendo DS or DSi, you just need to hold you DS or DSi vertically, as you would with a book.Turning the pages is easy, simply flick the stylus from right to left on the touch screen.
Take advantage of this new way to read and explore fascinating stories with your kids. Read together and use the special build in links to access relevant information, pictures and sounds.
With each books you will need to collect clues and information, spot special pictures, collect items and unlock mini games and jokes.
Keep on reading and enjoy the experience.
FLIPPS books available:
Artemis Fowl (2009) (Nintendo DS - DSi)
Cathy Cassidy (2009) ((Nintendo DS - DSi)
Faraway Tree Stories (2009) ((Nintendo DS - DSi)
Too Ghoul for School (2009) (Nintendo DS - DSi)
Order now via Amazon.co.uk - Flips Nintendo DS - DSi
