The next Evolution Of Top Selling Xbox Live(R) Arcade Masterpiece Geometry Wars Comes To Nintendo Wii(TM) And Nintendo DS(TM)
Geometry Wars: Galaxies Game to Feature All New Single-player and Multiplayer Modes, Enemies and Weapons
READING, ENGLAND (25, May 2007) - Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that Geometry Wars: Galaxies, a 2D arcade shooter game, will be coming to Nintendo exclusively on the Wii Console and Nintendo DS system. The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame is developed by Kuju Entertainment (Surrey) and is the follow-up to Bizarre Creations' Xbox LIVE® Arcade sensation, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved.
The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame delivers an all new mission-based campaign where players blast-off on action-paced quests across the galaxy, defending solar systems one by one, defeating waves of alien enemies on new and classic Battle Grids. The controls have been optimized for Nintendo systems, allowing gamers to use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller or DS touch screen to execute hotshot moves as never before.
For the first time ever, the Geometry Wars videogame will let players battle via hot seat, co-op, simultaneous and versus in multiplayer mode. Those that own both the Nintendo DS and Wii can link the game together using Wi-Fi to unlock bonus content. Elite players will be able to challenge the universe by posting high scores on the Wii's online leader board.
The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame also includes the full version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, winner of IGN's 2005 Best XBLA Title of The Year.
"The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame is an entertaining title blending old-school arcade fun with next-gen gameplay and action," said Al Simone, SVP of Global Marketing for Sierra Entertainment. "We are excited to bring the Geometry Wars brand to the Nintendo platform as both the Wii and DS enable a fun and frenetic experience for gamers."
For more information, please visit the game's official Web site at http://www.sierra.com/geometrywarsgalaxies/.
About Kuju Entertainment
Kuju Entertainment ( www.kuju.com) is one of Europe's leading independent game developers on console, PC and handheld platforms. Kuju operates 5 studios in the UK; Kuju London, Zoë Mode, Kuju Surrey, Rail Simulator and Kuju Sheffield. Kuju Entertainment is part of the Catalis N.V. media services group.
About Bizarre Creations
Bizarre Creations ( www.bizarrecreations.com) is an independent developer, based in Liverpool, UK. Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile
franchises as Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Project Gotham Racing and The Club. Bizarre prides itself on providing high-quality next-generation gaming experiences that excel in gameplay, graphics, audio and technology.
About Sierra Entertainment
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