16:09 (BST), 04/09/2008
Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk
Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS
8 - Videogame publisher XS Games announced today a new arcade style air combat videogame, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk, for the Nintendo Wii™. Developed by Kando Games, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is set in a futuristic universe. The player assumes the role of a brave and grizzled pilot, leader of the elite resistance military unit "Ghost Squadron". At the player's command is a group of brave but inexperienced fighter pilots that only the player can lead into battle. The objective: to save mankind from corruption and turmoil at the hands of the Union of World Nations. At stake, is the fate of the world - victory is the only option.
A single player game that uses both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control a player's aircraft, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk features ground shaking weapons, non-stop combat and thrilling special effects. The game's 34 unique missions can be navigated with 23 different fighter planes, allowing the player to fly at amazing speeds and create spectacular explosions. By commanding the Ghost Squadron, completing missions and defending the front line, the player earns points for a chance to fly top-secret planes with devastating weapons. Players have to demonstrate they have what it takes to become a true Rebel Raider.
Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk has an ESRB rating of E10+ and will have a suggested retail price of $29.99. The game will be available at retail outlets nationwide on September 16th.
About XS Games
XS Games is a leading publisher of entertainment software with a quality portfolio of multiplatform games for the Wii™, PLAYSTATION®2, Nintendo DS™ and PC. XS Games has publishing operations across North America, Europe (France, Germany, Spain, UK) and Australia.
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XS Games LLC and XS Games logo is a trademark of XS Games LLC. All rights reserved.
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Robert Santini
Bender Helper Impact
310-694-3116
Robert_Santini@bhimpact.com
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