Legendary Games Reimagined – Space Invaders Extreme And Arkanoid DS Launch Today

June 17, 2008

LEGENDARY
GAMES REIMAGINED SPACE INVADERS EXTREME AND ARKANOID DS LAUNCH TODAY

TAITO Rewrites Gaming History by Bringing Classic Arcade Games to Handheld
Consoles

TAITO
Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Co., Ltd., announced that
SPACE INVADERS EXTREME and ARKANOID DS were shipped to North American retailers
today.

These
highly anticipated releases are legendary titles reimagined for the 21^st
century. SPACE INVADERS®, a worldwide sensation since its original release in
1978, has been reborn as SPACE INVADERS EXTREME for Nintendo DS™
and PSP^® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Celebrating its
30^th anniversary, SPACE INVADERS is as addictive as ever, with this
new edition carrying on the classic gameplay experience while adding fast-paced
new twists.  

Meanwhile,
the 1986 blockbuster hit ARKANOID comes exclusively to Nintendo DS with multiple
modes and playful new backgrounds. With ARKANOID DS, players can test their
skills against other DS users through the multiplayer option.

Loved
around the globe for generations, these milestone titles in computer game
history are simply timeless. Both SPACE INVADERS EXTREME and ARKANOID DS were
developed to appeal to fans of the original titles and a new generation of
players alike. The exhilarating arcade experience is now portable and available
on store shelves today.

 Features:
SPACE INVADERS EXTREME

• 
  New Look:
  The classic design of the original SPACE INVADERS, now with revamped graphics
  and new background movies that add to the game’s excitement.

• 
  New
  Music: Get in the groove with upbeat techno tunes that are synched to
  gameplay.

• 
  New
  Mini-Games: Experience varied gameplay with mini-games (Rounds) that are
  launched mid-game – they add to the fun, and are a good way to rack up points.
  

• 
  New
  Twists: Discover exciting twists to the classic game that provide exciting,
  fast-paced game play.

• 
  New
  Functionalities:

  • 
    DS
    Version

    • 
      
      Worldwide (Japan, North America and Europe) two player competitive play
      and score ranking available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

    • 
      Two
      player wireless competitive play and game sharing available

    • 
      
      Compatible with Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS™ Lite Rumble Pak

  • 
    PSP
    system Version

    • 
      Two
      player competitive play available via ad hoc wireless connection
      

Features: ARKANOID DS

• 
  
  Explore three game modes that offer varied gameplay designed for a wide range
  of users.

• 
  
  Compete against two to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and enter
  high scores in the ranking system.

• 
  
  Decorate ARKANOID DS with colorful designs by trading points gained through
  gameplay for fun backgrounds and icons.
  

• 
  
  Rock to an irresistible soundtrack produced by Zuntata, TAITO’s award-winning
  sound team.

 SPACE
INVADERS EXTREME is rated E (Everyone). ARKANOID DS is rated E (Everyone).
Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at

www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

SPACE
INVADERS EXTREME will be available at North American retailers for the suggested
retail price of $19.99 (USD). The official website can be found at

http://www.taito.com/csm/title/2008/sie/index.html.

ARKANOID DS
will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of
$19.99 (USD). The official website can be found at

http://www.taito.com/csm/title/2008/arkanoid_ds/index.html.