In case you haven't heard, Drake & Josh's new Nintendo DS videogame is now available in the market.  Released on Monday, July 30, Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown marks the second videogame based on the Nickelodeon sitcom starring Drake Bell and Josh Peck.

Published and developed by THQ, Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown follows the lives of two very different stepbrothers and their adventures with school, girls and their mischievous sister Megan.  It features all the humor and wackiness from the television show while allowing players to take delight in an adventure-style gameplay as they help Drake and Josh win the infamous talent show, Teen American Talent, which is the hottest competition everyone's talking about at Belleview High.

While Josh hones his magic tricks, Drake is desperate to win the “best musical act.”  In order to win, players must be able to avoid sabotages from other contestants such as Travis, the front man for The Happy Sundays band.  Apart from Travis, players must also watch out for his football buddies who will use any means to make sure Travis and The Happy Sundays win the contest.  On top of that, players must also be able to showcase their music expertise.

The game allows players to interact with other characters from the Drake & Josh show such as Drake Parker, Josh Nichols and Megan Parker.  There is also an all-new guitar gameplay that allows players to strum guitar strings with the use of the stylus to make rocking music and increase Drake's chances of stardom.  Water gun and fire extinguishers can be used as weapons to battle bullies, while Josh or Megan's innocence ability can be used to avoid danger.  Additionally, there will be secrets and bonuses that can be unlocked in the DS game by linking it up with the GBA version.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: THQ
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