THQ has announced it will be publishing Barnyard a game based on the Nickelodean movie of the same name.

Welcome to the yard where the vibrant world of Nickelodeon's Barnyard movie will come to life. Gamers of all ages will be entertained by this brand new barnyard adventure. Players will start off as the 'new cow on the block,' form alliances with fellow animals, taking on challenges and sporting competitions, protecting the farm from coyote invaders, and doing lots of goofing off on the side. Players will be able to explore a fully interactive, 3D world and prove that they have what it takes to be the biggest party animal of all.

Features of the game:

• Interact with your favourite Barnyard characters from the movie as you form alliances, join teams, go on quests and play mini-games
• Competitive and co-operative multi-player mini-game action for up to four players
• Addictive free-form gameplay through areas like Walnut Woods, Dankweed Pond and the Barnyard itself. Environment and gameplay change as nights and days of the week pass on the farm