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Carol Vorderman Sudoku to make a star appearance on Sony platforms
London, January 2006, XPLOSIV, the multi-platform value range today announced that the ever popular Carol Vorderman Sudoku will be released on PlayStation®2 and PSP® in QTR2 2006.
The addictive and challenging puzzle craze that has swept the globe found a huge fan and supporter in best selling author and personality Carol Vorderman and these interactive games will allow Carol to show you how it’s done.
Let her take you step-by-step via live action video explaining the methods of Sudoku and revealing handy hints so that you too can become a Sudoku master. If you feel you’ve mastered the methods of Sudoku then the game will allow you to lay down the gauntlet and challenge Carol to the ultimate Sudoku showdown.
As gadget enthusiast Carol said ‘I love my PSP, it fits in my handbag and is really handy for someone like me who travels a great deal.’ She adds, ‘I can’t wait to be able to play Sudoku on the PSP where and whenever I want.’
Sudoku has a huge appeal globally and Carol Vorderman Sudoku is perfect for the PSP and PS2 platforms. The additional formats will add a greater offering to Sudoku fans and more ways for them to feed their Sudoku habit’ said Joanne Fawell, European Product Manager, Xplosiv.
As a self-confessed Sudoku addict, the Channel 4 Countdown presenter says: 'I have become completely obsessed and a bit of a saddo. I love competitions with friends to see who finishes first. I go for the fiendishly hard one and have got my time down from five hours to under twenty minutes.’ She adds, ‘Mind you I’m told off at home, at work and even in the hairdressers for going “into the Sudoku zone” and “not listening to a word anyone says”.'
Sudoku challenges you to fill in the missing numbers in a 9x9 grid. It’s a game of reasoning, that doesn’t require calculating or special math skills – but instead focuses on concentration and brain power Starring and presented by Carol Vorderman, Carol will appear in the form of live video and will talk the player through a number of features including:
Exclusive features to PSP and PS2
- 2 player Mode
- Wireless game mode - (PSP version only)
- Arcade mode
- Beat the clock!
- Extra time
- Perfection
- 3 strikes and your out!
- High Score table
PS2, PC and PSP Features
- Over 1 million unique puzzles (tbc)
- 4 difficulty levels
- Over 30 minutes of high quality video featuring Carol Vorderman
- Step-by-step tutorial for beginners
- Hits and tips for advanced players
- Intuitive easy interface
- Customisable assist functions
- Ask Carol puzzle solver
- Multiple game modes
- Classic
- Career modeM
- Challenge Carol
(12-Jan-2006)

COUNTDOWN TO CAROL VORDERMAN SUDOKU
London, October 2005, Xplosiv, the multiplatform value range today announced the official release of ‘Carol Vorderman Sudoku’ PC CD Rom title on 11th November 2005, RRP £14.99.
The addictive and challenging puzzle craze that swept the globe found a huge fan and supporter in best selling author and personality Carol Vorderman and this interactive game will allow Carol to show you how it’s done. Let her take you step-by-step via live action video explaining the methods of Sudoku and revealing handy hints so that you too can become a Sudoku master. If you feel you’ve mastered the methods of Sudoku then the game will allow you to lay down the gauntlet and challenge Carol to the ultimate Sudoku showdown.
As a self-confessed Sudoku addict, the Channel 4 Countdown presenter says: 'I have become completely obsessed and a bit of a saddo. I love competitions with friends to see who finishes first. I go for the fiendishly hard one and have got my time down from five hours to under twenty minutes.’ She adds, ‘Mind you I’m told off at home, at work and even in the hairdressers for going “into the Sudoku zone” and “not listening to a word anyone says”.'
Sudoku challenges you to fill in the missing numbers in a 9x9 grid. It’s a game of reasoning, that doesn’t require calculating or special math skills – but instead focuses on concentration and brain power
‘This is a fantastic signing for the xplosiv range, this product has more to offer and is unique compared to the other Sudoku products on the market. It will make a terrific Christmas gift for hard core Sudoku fans and novices’ said Jo Fawell, European Product Manager, Xplosiv.
Starring and presented by Carol Vorderman, Carol will appear in the form of live video and will talk the player through a number of features including:
- An introduction to Sudoku
- Step-by-step instructions
- Tutorials for every level of player
- Hints and tips
- Game Play Modes
- Hours and hours of fun for fans of Sudoku
- A huge variety of gameplay including:
- Classic Sudoku
- Sudoku Challenge
- Challenge Carol
All New Arcade Modes including:
- Beat the Clock
- Perfect Sudoku
Features
- 1,000,000 plus unique Sudoku puzzles!
- 4 difficulty levels to suit all players
- Simple to use interface
- “Grid Assistance” to help all players
- from novice to experts
- Ask Carol: Hints and Tips from
- Carol herself
- Puzzle Solver
- Sudoku Career High Scores Tables
- Print and Go
With the craze showing no signs of coming to end – celebrities becoming Sudoku widows, a planned TV show, and the first national championships taken place - this PC title is neither a Sudoku novice nor expert will be able to resist!
(11-Nov-2005)
