Order Up!! for North America in January 2012

PS3 cook'em up Order Up!! is out in Europe this month, but UTV Ignition Games have plans to bring it Stateside early next year.

The publisher and developer Supervillain Studios today announced the game will see release in North America in January 2012.

Here's the press release and a little trailer too.

UTV IGNITION GAMES AND SUPERVILLAIN STUDIOS ANNOUNCE ORDER UP!! FOR THE PLAYSTATION®3 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND NINTENDO 3DS™

Marina Del Rey, Calif. – Dec. 1, 2011- Aspiring chefs, get ready to sharpen your knives and put your short order skills to the test, as UTV Ignition Games and SuperVillain Studios announced today that Order Up!! will release in 2012 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo 3DSÔ hand-held system. Originally released for the Wii™ system in 2008 to critical acclaim, the newest iterations of the highest-rated cooking game on any platform introduces all new gameplay modes, more accurate and responsive controls, and brings the genre to life like never before in striking 3D!

In Order Up!!, players get to experience the dizzying life of a top-notch chef and restaurateur as they prepare all types of food, serve hordes of demanding patrons, and build their own restaurant empire from the ground up. Beginning in the world of fast food, new cooks must prove themselves by serving up quality dishes in the time allotted. As they master the basic skills and serve up tasty dishes using precision and time management skills, they will earn more money and move from fast food to five-star!

“We are really proud to have created such an original game and world that stands out so well in an ever-growing genre,” said Chris Rausch from SuperVillain Studios. “Order Up! fans will not be disappointed when the franchise goes 3D in January! The game got a tremendous amount of love when it originally launched on Wii, so we took a lot of fan feedback into account and are very excited to be able to bring new features and content to these newer platforms.”

“Order Up!! is one of those rare games that every kind of gamer can enjoy, ” said Lokesh Dhar, senior vice president at UTV Ignition Games. “Not only does the title have wide appeal, but SuperVillain has taken really innovative steps in bringing the franchise to 3D platforms while staying true to the features that fans loved the first time around.”

The PS3™ version of Order Up!! marks the first appearance of the popular franchise on the PlayStationÒ platform, featuring support for the PlayStation®Move motion controller as well as the system’s 3D capabilities and 3D-enabled HDTVs. In addition, the game supports the standard SIXAXIS™ wireless controller, taking full advantage of its tilt features and dual analog sticks. New features include co-op and competitive multiplayer modes, 3D and enhanced visuals, as well as all new music, restaurants, characters, cuisines and more!

Order Up!! on Nintendo 3DS will also take full advantage of its platform by, not only offering 3D and enhanced visuals, but will also utilize both screens, requiring players to trace, drag, tap or hold the images on the lower screen in order to complete all of the cooking craziness in the allotted time period.