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Square Enix confirms awesome trio for Europe [update 2]

Posted Mar 27th 2008 11:15AM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News

Update 2: And now any mention of the paddle peripheral has disappeared again from our press release! We're confused as can be at the moment, but we're contacting Square Enix for clarification ... now. Stay tuned!

Update: Silly us, we totally overlooked some critical parts of the press release. It mentions an "optional paddle controller" for Arkanoid DS, which causes us to think the game could release in a bundle including the peripheral. We've also included the full press release past the post break.

Oh, happy days!

Square Enix just confirmed a tremendous triumvirate of releases for Europe, with Space Invaders Extreme, Arkanoid, and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift all due in the region this summer.

Fantastic news, but there are two questions we urgently need answering. One: will the two Taito titles enjoy the same budget price that looks likely for the U.S. release? ~~And two: will we be getting the wonderful paddle controller for said games? We can't think of any reason why we shouldn't receive such a peripheral, but the lack of an announcement is concerning.~~

Gallery: FF Tactics A2

Gallery: Space Invaders Extreme

[Via press release]

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Space Invaders Extreme shows up on ESRB database along with miscellaneous game

Posted Mar 3rd 2008 6:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News

The latest ESRB rating update fuels the pretty believable rumor that Square Enix will be releasing Space Invaders Extreme in the U.S. The Rez-like shooter has shown up in the database, with the same E rating seen on the boxart. Wait, did they release that boxart before the ESRB issued their rating?

While we're (very) happy to see Space Invaders Extreme, we find the listing for Docomodake more interesting. Why would Ignition Entertainment choose to localize a game about the mascot for Japan's NTT DoCoMo cell phone company? The game sounds vaguely interesting, but will they have to pay NTT DoCoMo for the rights to the character? Or will DoCoMo be happy to advertise in a country where they don't offer services?

Also seen on the ESRB page: Chronos Twin, the bizarre time-travel sidescroller that occurs simultaneously in two time periods.

See also: 2008's Biggest Blips -- Space Invaders Extreme

[Via Siliconera]

Space Invaders previewed to the Extreme

Posted Feb 26th 2008 10:30AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News, Imports

IGN's Craig Harris has posted some impressions of Space Invaders Extreme that are worth reading because they're impressions of Space Invaders Extreme. Oh, and they're quite positive: Craig says that Extreme "looks like it could be the best remake the franchise has ever seen." Wonder if he's played Akkanvader? Or if that's considered a sequel?

Thankfully, he explains the powerup system: shooting four Invaders of the same color imparts a powerup item, as we know, but the exact identity of each powerup was not. According to the article, "Red drops cluster bombs, green drops a wide spread gun, and blue unleashes a devastating laserbeam that can cut through the grouping in a single stream."

While we're examining Space Invaders, take a look at the lovely boxart found on the Gamestop listing for the game. Specifically, notice how it's different from the Japanese version in placement of Taito and Wi-Fi logos. There's also that ESRB rating, which doesn't show up on the ratings board's search page. In any case, this boxart and the listed publisher, Square Enix (who owns Taito) make us believe that Gamestop is not lying and the U.S. release of this game is for real.

Gallery: Space Invaders Extreme

There's a party in your pants, and Space Invaders are invited

Posted Feb 24th 2008 6:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Fan stuff

Space Invaders have now gotten as invasive as they can possible get.

If you want the little alienoids on your underwear -- and, let's be honest, who doesn't? -- you might want to consider getting these Space Invaders boxer briefs.

Made by Ted Baker (we're not fashion conscious enough to know if that's a big deal), these undies cost a whopping £18 ($35 USD).

So, what do you think about these? Geek chic or geek freak?

[Via Technabob]

Arkanoid and Space Invaders Extreme are likely to be localized

Posted Feb 21st 2008 12:45PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Rumors

If you've already imported Arkanoid and Space Invaders Extreme, there's a good chance you might be kicking yourself in the near future. While it hardly counts as official confirmation, Gamestop recently listed the two games on the company's website. As you've probably guessed, this means you can preorder the items online, which cost a (relatively) cheap $20 each.

According to Gamestop, Space Invaders will be available on June 10th, while Arkanoid's release date is July 1st. Unfortunately, the game seller has yet to list the paddle peripheral, but we bet it's only a matter of time.

See also: 2008's Biggest Blips -- Space Invaders Extreme

[Via GoNintendo]

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Read: Arkanoid at Gamestop

Do you know where your Space Invaders towel is?

Posted Feb 18th 2008 2:15PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Imports

Somehow a second set of Space Invaders-themed towels has been designed, for direct sale this time rather than Space Invaders Extreme preorders. This set is part of the rush of merchandise celebrating the original games' 30-year anniversary -- maybe our favorite Space Invaders anniversary merchandise yet. We'd love to have any or all of these on our wall. It's amazing how what was once a technical necessity now looks like an artistic statement.

We don't know if it would be too weird to hang a towel on our wall, though. It would be equally weird to pay $20 to import a Space Invaders towel to dry off with, at least.

DS releases for the week of February 18th

Posted Feb 18th 2008 12:45PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News

It's a good week to be a DS gamer in pretty much any region. Europe is a possible exception, but we happen to think Paint by DS is a neat-looking product. Outside of Europe and its possibly compelling coloring game, quality abounds this week, with Capcom's Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney as the flagship release in the U.S. Whenever an Ace Attorney game comes out, it's a Big Deal in DS-land, and this one is especially noteworthy!

Japan is flooded with cool games this week, including Space Invaders Extreme, the remake, J.B. Harold Murder ClubPopulous DS, and even a new Harvest Moon. And Australia gets a shot at both Advance Wars and Cooking Mama 2! There's a pretty good chance you'll have something to buy this week.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of the Ancient Arts
FIFA Street 3

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Invade your friends' space

Posted Feb 15th 2008 2:15PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News, Nintendo Wi-Fi, Imports

In an interesting turn of events, the DS version of Space Invaders Extreme will play host to several online features, while the PSP experience will only have local play. Maybe our unchecked pessimism is at fault here, but whenever we see a multiplatform title announced, we automatically assume that the dual-screen edition will be an afterthought, a slipshod product adjoined with ill-conceived touchscreen controls and minigames in the same way a madman engineer might weld iron limbs to human flesh. We're thrilled to see that isn't the case this time!

Space Invaders Extreme's multiplayer versus mode (local and online) will have you racing against another player to destroy advancing aliens. You can follow your opponent's progress on the top display while fighting your own battle on the bottom screen. You'll also be able to compare your record with other players on the game's world ranking system. If only Taito implemented some sort of voice chat -- that way, you could annoy your online adversary by singing Genesis's "Invisible Touch" along with Extreme's synth soundtrack.

See also: 2008's Biggest Blips -- Space Invaders Extreme

Mario Kart cheat adds paddle controller support

Posted Feb 14th 2008 11:15AM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Hacks, Homebrew, Video

As fun as Taito's paddle controller might be, the peripheral's limited compatibility restricts experimentation with any games outside of Arkanoid DS or Space Invaders Extreme. What about the other Breakout DS clones or all the titles packed in Retro Atari Classics? Will they ever know the wheeled affection they desperately pine for? Or will their love go unrequited, the spinner playing the part of the "little red-haired girl?"

Yasu's Action Replay "cheat string" doesn't unlock universal support for the paddle, providing us with a Valentine's Day miracle, but it does allow the controller to be used with an unexpected title -- Mario Kart DS. It's an important first step towards the greater goal! As you can see in the demonstration video above, it's not the most effective control scheme. We're sure that won't stop the ~~jerks~~ "snakers" out there from finding a way to exploit the setup.

Friday Video: COOL and EXTREME!!

Posted Feb 8th 2008 7:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Friday video

February is the month when we celebrate love -- of Space Invaders. At least that's how it goes this year, since the amazing-looking Space Invaders Extreme comes out on the 21st in Japan. Taito has released a new trailer showing off the coolness and extremeness of the new music-infused shmup.

The actual gameplay is relegated to a tiny window within the trailer, but you can see some of the powerup weapons that players get as rewards for large chains, as well as some of the cool, flashy invader formations. And no matter how many times we hear it, that theme music just keeps getting cooler (and more EXTREME!!, we suppose).

2008's Biggest Blips: Space Invaders Extreme

Posted Jan 28th 2008 12:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Features

Developer: Taito
Publisher: Taito
Release: February 21 (Japan)

You know, Space Invaders Extreme looks like an amazing title. Seriously, in both providing a kind of Pac-Man Championship Edition kind of overhaul to the original game and implementing music in brilliant fashion, it has totally blown our minds. We're absolutely certain that this will be the go-to title for instant fun, ideal for train rides and training you for the impending alien invasion to come.

But, why is it such an important game if it's just the same old Space Invaders with a facelift? Because it's not. Bridging the old-school arcade shooter with visually stunning new titles like Geometry Wars: Galaxies and Rez, Space Invaders Extreme is a new experience that is anything but the same-old, same-old. And, from what we've seen, the gameplay looks so engaging, we're sure we'll do all kinds of things like neglect to feed our pets and put pants on before we go to the bank (it doesn't matter how great a deposit you are making, they're just not cool with it). Seriously, this doesn't just look like any old port of a very old game, it looks like the meth-addicted grandchild of what we once knew to be Space Invaders.

This is not what you should expect.
As one might assume from everything we've bombarded you with, this is all just too good to be true. It should be noted that only those in Japan should expect the title to be readily available, as this one isn't due for release outside of the region yet. So this is purely an importer's choice. But, the accessible gameplay and focus on giving us things to enjoy other than line after line of Japanese text to read make it universally adoptable to all. And, if you're feeling like you need a bit more in the way of old-school revivals, the included paddle controller with Arkanoid DS works with this game.

Don't discount this title in the face of so many other high-profile games, as Space Invaders Extreme will probably be one of the best casual titles this year, if not the best rhythm-based-space-combat-simulation for the DS.

Gallery: Space Invaders Extreme

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Space Invaders Extreme preorder gift shows impeccable logic

Posted Jan 18th 2008 5:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News, Fan stuff, Imports

If there's one adjective we would apply to Space Invaders Extreme, that adjective would be ... intense. Just watching footage of Taito's stylishly remade shmup is enough to make us draw breath at the game's frenetic pace. When we do get to try it out for ourselves, there's a good chance that the sheer intensity of the experience will cause us to perspire wildly, as we carve our way through wave after wave of psychedelically colored extra-terrestrial intruders.

In which case, this Space Invaders Extreme towel would be just the ticket for wiping our fevered, moist brows. Not only is it extremely stylish (it's the kind of desirable item that would encourage us to visit the beach again, forchrissakes), but it's available for free. If you preorder Space Invaders Extreme. In Japan. Damn.

[Via Go Nintendo]

Space Imbibers

Posted Dec 27th 2007 11:15AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Fan stuff, Imports

These awesome water bottles would be perfect for keeping hydrated during marathon sessions of a certain notoriously addictive arcade game. Or maybe just for filling up with delicious Tang and sitting down at home with some Space Invaders Extreme. These aluminum bottles feature beautiful, vintage Space Invaders art and come with carabiners, in case you want to carry one up a mountain. NCSX will offer these in April at $12.50 each. The aluminum is apparently quite hardy, so trying to shoot through it to reach Invaders is not a sound strategy.

They're also taking preorders on a set of three Space Invaders keychains, each consisting of an Invader encased in a plastic cube for your safety.

Space Invaders Extremely Expensive Luggage

Posted Dec 18th 2007 11:15AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Fan stuff

Yoshida & Co. know how to sell bags to nerds: put game imagery on them. We've never cared enough about luggage to choose any but the cheapest and nearest-to-our-hand suitcases, but now we kind of want some luggage -- because of how it looks!

There's approximately negative infinity chance of us getting any of the items in the "Porter" Space Invaders line. Judging by the prices of Yoshida's Playstation collection (PSP case and strap: $205), we'd be better off keeping Yoshida from invading our wallet. We'd choose a copy of Space Invaders Extreme over a bag with some invaders on it.

[Via Kotaku]

New Space Invaders boxart Extremely better than the last

Posted Dec 7th 2007 5:00PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: News, Video

As for the rest of this Japanese cover art for Space Invaders Extreme, the gold-on-black text is slick, as are the patterned sprites. Even if this design doesn't strike your fancy, you have to admit that it's remarkably more attractive than the cheap-looking pieces used for the series' previous remake on the DS, Space Invaders Revolution. Compare the different boxarts past the post break, and you'll agree.

We've also embedded another trailer for the game -- technically, it isn't new, but it's the first time we've come across it. Considering how marvelous it is, we doubt you'll mind watching it again if you've seen the clip before!

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Square Enix confirms awesome trio for Europe [update 2]

Space Invaders Extreme shows up on ESRB database along with miscellaneous game

Space Invaders previewed to the Extreme

There's a party in your pants, and Space Invaders are invited

Arkanoid and Space Invaders Extreme are likely to be localized

Do you know where your Space Invaders towel is?

DS releases for the week of February 18th

Invade your friends' space

Mario Kart cheat adds paddle controller support

Friday Video: COOL and EXTREME!!

2008's Biggest Blips: Space Invaders Extreme

Space Invaders Extreme preorder gift shows impeccable logic

Space Imbibers

Space Invaders Extremely Expensive Luggage

New Space Invaders boxart Extremely better than the last

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