Majesco announced that Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends on Nintendo 3DS has shipped to North American retail stores.

“Gardening Mama 2 offers everything fans love about the Mama series—progressive stylus-based activities, customization and creativity—plus a brand new mechanic as players help their animal friends grow their forest businesses,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. “Positive themes of nurturing and friendship combined with Mama’s charisma and encouragement equal an engaging new addition to the beloved franchise.”

In Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends, players will grow 50+ sun-kissed flowers, fruits and vegetables that Mama’s animal pals can sell in their woodland shops. Help Bear’s Restaurant, Rabbit’s Flower Shop, Cat’s Beauty Shop and Squirrel’s Cake Shop thrive by fulfilling their requests and earning garden points. Trade in points for more than 100 fun decorations like fountains, pergolas and sculptures to create a lush paradise. Your forest friends will also reward you with shop tickets so you can buy new plant varieties to expand your garden. Use the stylus as your master gardening tool to plant these “living gifts,” then harvest beautiful hydrangeas, juicy watermelons and sizzling hot peppers! What’s more, players will also experience fun new activities that star Mama’s friends and family featured throughout franchise games.

Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends is rated E and available for the suggested retail price of $29.99.  A playable demo will be available for download soon from the Nintendo eShop. For additional information please visit the Mama franchise site at www.CookingMamaUS.com.