"Monster Rancher 3(TM)" is the latest installment in the popular game series which lets players breed, train and fight with the monsters they control. New monsters are bred by pairing two existing ones or spawned from music CDs, movie DVDs or game discs. Players train and care for their monsters, much like a virtual pet. Later, they enroll their monsters into tournaments, where they battle for prizes and fame. The "Monster Rancher" series has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide and has spawned a hit television cartoon series.