SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN Launches Today

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SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN Launches Today

Earthlings Beware! Players Take Charge of the Invader Ship in an All-New SPACE INVADERS Experience for WiiWare

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TAITO Corporation (TAITO(TM)), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., announced today that SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN(TM) is now available via WiiWare(TM), Nintendo's downloadable games service.

Command a legion of Space Invaders and take over the earth! SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN invites players to see things from the Invaders' side for the first time, introducing a brand-new "role reversal" concept to fans of the beloved franchise.

"In SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN, we took familiar features that players have come to know and love over the years, and created an entirely new experience out of it," said Hiroshi Aoki, the producer of SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN from Taito Corporation. "We hope that fans enjoy getting to know the Invaders better with this new step in the continuing evolution of SPACE INVADERS."

The addictive gameplay and trademark Invaders make their debut on the Wii(TM) with SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN, allowing players to discover a side of the classic that has never been explored. Enjoy a view of the colorful, 3D world from the Invader ship and battle against earthling technology with this newest entry in the SPACE INVADERS universe.

FEATURES
-- SPACE INVADERS takes over the Wii, putting players in command of an
army of Invaders in the ultimate battle against mankind!
-- Five attack types provide an exhilarating, action-packed experience
-- Players can put their skills to the test by comparing scores against
fans around the globe via Nintendo(R) Wi-Fi Connection
-- Three mission packs will be available as add-on content for 500 Wii
Points(TM) each, offering a total of seven unique missions when added
to the main product



SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at Entertainment Software Rating Board for more information about ratings. SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN is available on the Wii(TM) Shop Channel for 500 Wii Points. The official website can be found at SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN.

About TAITO Corporation

TAITO Corp. (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS(R), and developed such fan favorites as EXIT(TM) and ARKANOID(TM). Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at [TAITO].

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY(R), which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(R), which has sold over 46 million units worldwide - under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS.

ARKANOID, EXIT, SPACE INVADERS, SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corporation. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Nintendo trademarks used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: TAITO Corporation