August 12, 2008
D3PUBLISHER AND CELEBRATED
JAPANESE DEVELOPER TREASURE SHARE THEIR TROVE AS BANGAI-O SPIRITS SHIPS TO NORTH
AMERICAN MARKETS EXCLUSIVELY FOR NDS
Introducing Innovative New Sound
Load Technology for NDS
Today North American gamers can
share the wealth as innovative shooter videogame Bangai-O Spirits from classic
game designer TREASURE Co., Ltd. ships to North American markets, courtesy of
D3Publisher. Bangai-O Spirits is a compelling blend of twitch-fest shooter and
puzzle genres, seasoned with strategic and tactical elements. Bangai-O Spirits
offers an extremely powerful level editor tool that makes the player into the
game designer, as well as ground-breaking new technology known as Sound Load
that allows gamers to transfer data among Nintendo DS™ systems via sound files—a
first for DS handheld systems. Sound Load Technology allows gamers everywhere to
catalog, share and compare levels and replay videos all over the world via
forums, email and other Web applications. The game is available exclusively for
the Nintendo DS™ system for a suggested retail price of $29.95.
“Bangai-O Spirits was named Best DS
Shooter of E3 2008 by IGN.com, and was nominated for Best Nintendo DS Game of E3
2008 by GameTrailers.com. This is a high quality game,” said Bill Anker, vice
president of business and licensing, D3Publisher. “Bangai-O Spirits is one more
example of D3Publisher’s commitment to finding innovative original content and
technology which adds to the gameplay experience of our consumers.”
Never before utilized for DS
systems, the Sound Load Technology in Bangai-O Spirits allows players to
transfer level data and gameplay footage among DS handheld systems via the use
of sound files and the microphone. This revolutionary technology works by taking
user-created levels or replay videos and converting them into sound files that
can be output through the speakers or headphones of a DS system. The sound file
data can be recorded to a PC or audio device and then can be sent or emailed to
users across the globe, who can in turn download the data and play it into their
microphone to receive the data. Nintendo DS will recognize the specific sound
data and will convert it into the original level or video.
Bangai-O Spirits provides gamers
with addictive shooter gameplay, punishing supermoves and a sensory overload of
fireworks onscreen, with strategic and tactical elements and TREASURE’s quirky
design style. The game also offers co-op, competitive multiplayer for 1-4
players via local wireless connection. Developed in the eccentric, much-loved
style of TREASURE, it is a re-imagination of their ‘90s cult classic game
Bangai-O, perfected for the Nintendo DS™ handheld system. Bangai-O Spirits is
rated “E10+ – Mild Fantasy Violence” by the ESRB.