Band of Bugs Crawling To The PC

November 7, 2007

Bugs On the Move Xbox LIVE Arcade
title Band of Bugs crawling to the PC

NinjaBee, a division of Wahoo
Studios and a leading developer and publisher of Xbox LIVE Arcade titles,
announced the release of Band of Bugs, for PC gamers. The turn-based strategy
title, originally released and made popular on Xbox LIVE Arcade, will be
available Dec. 3 for download and play on Windows-based systems.

“Band of Bugs is our flagship game
and we have received numerous requests to develop it for other systems. We
wanted to demonstrate our commitment to these fans as well as reach out to a new
set of turn-based strategy players,” said Steve Taylor, president of Wahoo
Studios. “NoDear Steven Hopper,w PC gamers can enjoy the innovative gameplay in
Band of Bugs without having to own a console.”

While Band of Bugs delivers the deep
strategic combat popular with experienced gamers, NinjaBee also designed the
game to be accessible and appealing to those not familiar with the strategy
genre. The campaign follows the young bug hero, Maal, as he joins the royal army
of the Central Kingdom under the guidance of mantis warrior Tiernan. As Maal
grows in understanding and ability, he commands more powerful heroes in larger
groups on his way to saving his Queen and defeating the menace that threatens
his kingdom.

In addition to the story-based
campaign, gamers can play stand-alone missions and online multiplayer battles.
The game also features an innovative map editor which allows players to unleash
their creativity and design their own maps to play and share with their friends.
The number of levels in the game is only limited by each player’s creativity.

Game Features:

  • Choose to play through a
    story-based campaign, stand-alone missions or skirmishes.

Story-based campaign: Follow the
adventures of Maal as he protects his kingdom from evil insect enemies with
his select band of bug warriors.

Stand-alone missions: Each short
battle includes a background story, individual goals and exclusive events.

Skirmish: Variety is the key in
this game type: Choose a map, choose a mode (Elimination, Capture or Escape)
and choose to control any party in the battle.

  • Five unique multiplayer modes for
    up to 4 players either on one computer or over a network, including:

Elimination: The first team to
lose every bug in one party loses the battle.

Capture: Capture or defend a
strong point. Escape: Reach an escape point, or keep the enemy away from
that point.

Mission: A unique scenario with
an individual story, events and goals.

Spider Hunter: a more relaxed
game that allows up to 8 people to join and leave as they choose.

  • Use the game’s built-in map editor
    to design your own custom scenarios to play and share with your friends.

The game will be released Dec. 3,
2007 and can be downloaded as a free trial or for purchase at NinjaBee’s Web
site, http://www.ninjabee.com