Geometry Wars: Galaxies press release and screens

On Tuesday we reported that a new Geometry Wars game, titled Geometry Wars: Galaxies, is headed exclusively to Wii and DS. Today, Sierra Entertainment issued a press release officially announcing the game, revealing more details about it, along with three screenshots of the game in action. The game features various multiplayer options including: hot seat, co-op, simultaneous and versus. Owners of both the DS and Wii versions can link the games up via Wi-Fi to unlock exclusive content. The Wii version will also include an online leaderboard.

Press Release and Screens Inside 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 Wiis online leader board.

The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame also includes the full version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, winner of IGNs 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 games official Web site at http://www.sierra.com/geometrywarsgalaxies/.

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