Taito reveals 2 upcoming DS titles

Taito, a subsidiary of Square Enix, has announced two stellar releases for 2009. We can look for Puzzle Bobble Galaxy to debut this summer, while Space Invaders Extreme 2 will hit this fall.

PUZZLE BOBBLE GALAXY is a match-three arcade puzzle game starring the loveable Bub and Bob dinosaur brothers from the hugely popular Bubble Bobble game. Players will embark on a magnificent adventure set in space as they help battle against powerful enemies who are trying to rule the entire universe. True to the original classic, players will shoot balls from the cannon located at the bottom of the screen, matching colours with the gaggle of bubbles at the top. Patience and perseverance not included but, the rewards will be generous!

The game features:
• Enhanced Presentation - Even flashier Item Effects than the typical Puzzle Bobble that covers the screen as you enjoy gameplay without hindrance.
• Shops - Accumulate points in various modes, and use them to buy merchandise. Merchandise includes extra modes, sound test, staff roll bubbles & arrows
• Mini-games
Factory: A new mode you have to clear using a limited number of bubbles.
Pressure: A new mode in which you only have one bubble to clear the stage.
Puzzle: An addition to the normal puzzle.
• World View Construction - Following the 20+ year history of Bub’s world, this release has cameos from familiar characters
• Wireless Battles - Heat things up with 2-4 player multi-play through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection & DS Wireless Play connectivity.
• New Versus & Communications rules - Destroy and acquire special bubbles that appear in the top screen, then use them to torment your opponents with various Effects and give yourself the advantage!

SPACE INVADERS EXTREME 2 follows in the footsteps of last year’s critically acclaimed SPACE INVADERS EXTREME, which was regarded by many as the best remake of the original classic. This year the iconic Invaders are back again and this time the action is even more extreme! The game combines the essence of the original game with a stunning alliance of futuristic graphic design and cutting-edge audio, overhauled gameplay details, and a whole new range of amazing power-ups.

* New Additional Stages
* Higher Stage Volume
* Enhanced Games System
* Enhanced Battle Play
* New Beginners Course
* New Time Attack Mode

• Additional features include:
* Futuristic, techno-inspired graphic design takes SPACE INVADERS to new heights of presentation
* Interactive, totally immersive sound scheme where sound effects are synchronised to match the beats of the music
* Wide range of amazing new power-ups
* Background movies
* Ranking registration
* Play a friend with Nintendo DS Wireless Play and DS Download Play and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection