E3 2011: Namco bringing a heavy dose of Galaga this summer
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6/6/2011 1:27:00 PM
Namco Bandai Games is going to spend this summer celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of its truly classic titles, Galaga. In order to mark the occasion, they have 4 new Galaga titles heading to a variety of platforms. The list includes:
- Galaga Legions DX for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3: the follow up to PAC_MAN Championship Edition DX, bringing fast-paced gameplay and a slew of new features and modes to the Galaga universe
- PAC-MAN & Galaga DIMENSIONS for Nintendo 3DS: a new compilation title which includes Galaga 3D IMPACT and PAC-MAN Tilt which both make use of the various gameplay technologies offered by Nintendo’s new handheld
- Galaga 30th Collection for the iOS: a universal application which brings the Galaga world to the fingertips of Apple iOS users, will launch on June 9 and includes a complimentary copy of Galaxian, additional in-app purchases will be made available later this year
- Galaga Special Edition for Java / BREW / Blackberry: a remixed version of the classic game exclusively for the current mobile platforms
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF GALAGA®
New Galaga Titles Arrive This Summer to Commemorate 30th Anniversary
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 6, 2011) – NAMCO BANDAI Games is proud to announce that 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of its celebrated space arcade shooter, Galaga®. Released for North America in 1981, Galaga left an indelible mark across arcades throughout the 80’s and has been loved by gamers ever since. To commemorate this historic milestone, a number of exciting new Galaga games are planned to be released this summer for Xbox™ 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo 3DS™ system, iOS devices from Apple® and feature phones.
NAMCO BANDAI Games’ exciting Galaga product lineup for 2011 includes:
· Galaga® Legions DX (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) – Get ready for the anticipated follow-up title from the team behind PAC-MAN® Championship Edition DX. The Namco Generations team will make you rethink everything you know about Galaga with Galaga Legions DX. Fast-paced gameplay along with fantastic new features, modes, and graphics await those ready to embark on the most destructive and chaotic space war ever encountered.
· PAC-MAN® & Galaga® DIMENSIONS (Nintendo 3DS) – Featuring Galaga 3D IMPACT, experience the invading Galaga alien armada like never before. Players will use the gyro sensor in the Nintendo 3DS system to take the role of a space ship pilot. Maneuver the Nintendo 3DS system in real-time to blast away the Galaga threat. PAC-MAN & Galaga DIMENSIONS also features PAC-MAN Tilt, a brand new side-scrolling PAC-MAN adventure. Players use the 3DS system’s motion sensor to tilt PAC-MAN’s world and use the surrounding environment to help him escape puzzles and defeat enemies.
· Galaga® 30th Collection (iOS) – The Galaga 30th Collection universal app will act as a hub for the Galaga universe across all iOS devices. iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad® owners will be able to experience the celebrated Galaga franchise at the tips of their fingers. Galaga 30th Collection will be available June 9 for free bundled with a copy of Galaxian®. Future in-app purchases will be available through the year.
· Galaga® Special Edition (Java/BREW/Blackberry) – Galaga shoots its way to feature phones this year with a remixed version of the classic space shooter.
For the most up-to-date information regarding the 30th anniversary of Galaga, please visit, http://www.facebook.com/galaga or http://www.namcobandaigames.com
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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com or www.facebook.com/namcobandai.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and Kinect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. iPod touch, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple.
PAC-MAN® Championship Edition DX& © 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
GALAGA® Legions DX & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
“PAC-MAN® & GALAGA® DIMENSIONS & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
GALAXIAN® & ©1979 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaga® Special Edition & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaga® 30th Collection & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Press Release © 2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
New Galaga Titles Arrive This Summer to Commemorate 30th Anniversary
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 6, 2011) – NAMCO BANDAI Games is proud to announce that 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of its celebrated space arcade shooter, Galaga®. Released for North America in 1981, Galaga left an indelible mark across arcades throughout the 80’s and has been loved by gamers ever since. To commemorate this historic milestone, a number of exciting new Galaga games are planned to be released this summer for Xbox™ 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo 3DS™ system, iOS devices from Apple® and feature phones.
NAMCO BANDAI Games’ exciting Galaga product lineup for 2011 includes:
· Galaga® Legions DX (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) – Get ready for the anticipated follow-up title from the team behind PAC-MAN® Championship Edition DX. The Namco Generations team will make you rethink everything you know about Galaga with Galaga Legions DX. Fast-paced gameplay along with fantastic new features, modes, and graphics await those ready to embark on the most destructive and chaotic space war ever encountered.
· PAC-MAN® & Galaga® DIMENSIONS (Nintendo 3DS) – Featuring Galaga 3D IMPACT, experience the invading Galaga alien armada like never before. Players will use the gyro sensor in the Nintendo 3DS system to take the role of a space ship pilot. Maneuver the Nintendo 3DS system in real-time to blast away the Galaga threat. PAC-MAN & Galaga DIMENSIONS also features PAC-MAN Tilt, a brand new side-scrolling PAC-MAN adventure. Players use the 3DS system’s motion sensor to tilt PAC-MAN’s world and use the surrounding environment to help him escape puzzles and defeat enemies.
· Galaga® 30th Collection (iOS) – The Galaga 30th Collection universal app will act as a hub for the Galaga universe across all iOS devices. iPhone®, iPod® touch and iPad® owners will be able to experience the celebrated Galaga franchise at the tips of their fingers. Galaga 30th Collection will be available June 9 for free bundled with a copy of Galaxian®. Future in-app purchases will be available through the year.
· Galaga® Special Edition (Java/BREW/Blackberry) – Galaga shoots its way to feature phones this year with a remixed version of the classic space shooter.
For the most up-to-date information regarding the 30th anniversary of Galaga, please visit, http://www.facebook.com/galaga or http://www.namcobandaigames.com
# # #
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com or www.facebook.com/namcobandai.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and Kinect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. iPod touch, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple.
PAC-MAN® Championship Edition DX& © 2010 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
GALAGA® Legions DX & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
“PAC-MAN® & GALAGA® DIMENSIONS & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
GALAXIAN® & ©1979 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaga® Special Edition & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Galaga® 30th Collection & ©2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.
Press Release © 2011 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
