Celebrating 30 years of invasion, Taito has really done quite well tweaking the classic without changing the original formula too much. This makes us extremely excited to shoot down some multi-colored aliens and defend the home planet. Luckily, we won't have to wait too long; the game will be out in just about a month's time: June 17.
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Extreme trailer for Space Invaders Extreme
Celebrating 30 years of invasion, Taito has really done quite well tweaking the classic without changing the original formula too much. This makes us extremely excited to shoot down some multi-colored aliens and defend the home planet. Luckily, we won't have to wait too long; the game will be out in just about a month's time: June 17.
Space Invaders goes Extreme in June
The design is the same, but with revamped graphics and new background movies, while up-beat techno music plays in synch with the gameplay. In the middle of the normal game, mini-games might launch that allow you to rack up the points, though what sorts of mini-games are available aren't described. Also vaguely introduced are new "twists" that add to the new faster pace of play. A multi-player element is available as well. If you're into these old-school revivals, this one might be worth a look.
Celebrate 30 years of Space Invaders with snuggle pillows
These little 45 cm pillows are priced at $29.90 each at NCSX. They should be available by mid-late July; that's probably right in line with Europe's summer release of Space Invaders Extreme.
[Via DS Fanboy]
Space Invaders Extreme hits Europe this summer
Space Invaders Extreme on the PSP is a re-vamped, wide screen version of the classic arcade shooter. Does it live up to the classic of yesteryears? Give this previously posted demo a go and see for yourself.
[Via press release]
Space Invaders Extreme hits PSP as well
Check out more screens at Dengenki Online.
[Via PSPHyper]
New Bubble Bobble sequel coming to PSP
Exit exits PSP and enters 360
IGN is reporting that Exit will be making the leap from small screen to big screen. No, it's not getting a movie made of it, but it is becoming an Xbox Live Arcade title. For those who haven't played Exit, it has you take control of Mr. ESC as he guides civilians from burning buildings, and other deadly situations. The Xbox 360 version will also feature new levels not found in the PSP title. There is no word on whether the XBLA Exit will be a port of the first game, it's sequel, or a mixture of both. For those interested, it will retail for $10, and be out in Japan this summer.
Lumines previously made the jump from PSP to Xbox 360, so this move isn't unprecedented. This just goes to show that the PSP isn't the only system getting another console's ports.
[Via Joystiq]
ESRB uncovers new retro games
Lately the ESRB has been a better source for game announcements than gaming magazines. This time the game rating reveals have a definite theme; retro gaming. The first up is one we've been aware of for a while, EA Replay 2. I bet there'll be a sports game or two in the collection (call it a hunch). The other listed collection was Taito Legends Power-Up. Taito has some quality games, but will there be enough recognizable hits to warrant its purchase? I suppose we'll have to wait until Bub and Bob's keeper releases it in stores.
I can't wait until all that's left to do are 3DO or Ocean game collections.
[Via Gamespot]
Heaven's Will gets moody
While American gamers can enjoy the likes of Killzone next October, Japanese gamers will be able to experience Heaven's Will. You play Nameless (Nes for short... somehow), and you must escape a dangerous labyrinth, filled with traps and evil robots that, for one reason or another, want to kill you. It shares a similar concept as the movie Cube: let's hope it's not as awful.
The PSP as karaoke machine
Just when we thought we were rid of warbling, off-key renditions of "This Land", Taito turns around and makes karaoke sessions even more public. Our parent site Joystiq (you know, the one sporting the checkered pants and matching clutch bag) reports that game developer Taito has just made a roster of karaoke videos available for download via Sony's PortableTV service. However, unless you're an aspiring William Hung copycat living in Japan, your dreams of quick-burning stardom won't have a mute guy's chance in American Idol since the treat is only available for gamers in the Land of the Rising Sun.
We assume that once Sony decides to set up an online shop in the US, then we'll have our chance to annoy our friends and family. Until then, our bathrooms will have to do.
[via Joystiq]
Exit announced for US, Europe; reviewed
Exit, whose entry into the Japanese market we noted previously, has been announced for the US and Europe markets as well. Ubisoft has gained the publishing rights to the title from Taito and will be releasing the puzzler in both the US and Europe this February 2006. Ubisoft has also secured the rights to two other games from Taito's library, although what these games are haven't been revealed.While the game won't see our shores for another two months, PSP411 already has a review up of the game. They've scored it pretty favorably, their only quibble being the time that has to be put into learning the controls, but otherwise the cell-shaded 2D game is fun and addicting. Sounds like we may have another winner on our hands, and hopefully will be the watershed of our gaming predictions for the PSP in 2006.
