Square Enix And Taito Announce Groove Coaster Zero For The iPhone And iPad, Out Now For Free

Square Enix and Taito have announced Groove Coaster Zero for the iPhone and iPad. Groove Coaster Zero is a free to play game that is out now. as you play you unlock new tracks, and each track has rankings and now badges. Groove Coaster Zero features the tracks from the original game, some are free and you are able to buy over 30 tracks from launch. Those with the original Groove Coaster game installed will get 3 limited edition tracks in Groove Coaster Zero, these tracks are not for sale.

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Taito Announce A Pixel Perfect Port Of Rayforce Is Out Now On The App Store For £7.99 / €9.99

Taito announce Rayforce is out now on the iOS app store worldwide, UK and EU pricing is £7.99 / €9.99. Taito say this iOS port is pixel perfect and offers an iPhone control mode or a more arcade control experience. Rayforce was originally released in arcades back in 1993.

To Play Rayforce, you need an iPhone 3GS, 4, 4s running iOS 4.2 or Later. if you have a iPod Touch, you need a 3rd or 4th Generation model.

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Taito Announce Space Invaders Will Launch With Samsung Application Store

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Taito have announced that they will be releasing Space Invaders for the Samsung Application store. Space Invaders will be coming to the Samsung i900 Omnia on September 14, 2009 for US$4.99 / EUR 4.00.

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LOS ANGELES (September 14, 2009) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced that its legendary shooting game SPACE INVADERS® has released simultaneously with the launch of the Application Store, a mobile application sales channel operated by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SAMSUNG)

Ever since its 1978 release to worldwide acclaim, pioneering video game SPACE INVADERS has been enjoyed by millions and played on a wide variety of platforms including arcade game machines, consoles and mobile phones.

SPACE INVADERS retains the classic game premise, in which the player guides a beam cannon left and right, attempting to fend off waves of descending alien attackers. This edition of the game features an easy and intuitive touch screen interface that takes full advantage of the Samsung phone's capabilities.

For years, TAITO has distributed a variety of high quality entertainment content to a wide range of mobile devices, including smartphones, around the world. TAITO is confident that its participation in Samsung's Application Store – newly launched to millions of Samsung branded mobile phone users – offers an excellent opportunity to bring these quality products to an even wider global audience.

SPACE INVADERS

Publisher:
TAITO CORPORATION
Supported Device:
Samsung i900 Omnia
Genre:
Game (Arcade)
Price:
US$4.99 / EUR 4.00
Region:
Application Store distribution territories including Europe and the USA
Release Date:
September 14, 2009
Copyright:
©TAITO CORP.1978, 2009

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters 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, and developed such fan favorites as EXIT™ and ARKANOID®. 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 athttp://www.taito.com/.

ARKANOID, EXIT, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. SQUARE ENIX is a registered trademark or trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Taito Has Launched Bust-A-Move (Puzzle Bobble) On The iPhone And iPod Touch

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Taito has announced that they have released Bust-A-Move (Puzzle Bobble) on iPhone and iPod Touch worldwide. the game costs US$4.99, EUR3.99, JPY600, and £2.99.

The game features a new control option called Sling Shot, taking advantage of the iPhones touch capabilities. the game also uses Bluetooth for a VS Mode, but also comes with a story mode which has 180 stages. the game also has a challenge mode which can randomly generate stages.

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Action Puzzle Classic Released to iPhone and iPod touch Users Worldwide
LOS ANGELES (September 3, 2009) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., today announced the worldwide release of the beloved puzzle action game BUST-A-MOVE® (known as PUZZLE BOBBLE® outside of North America) to the Apple® App Store™ for iPhone® and iPod® touch.

Action puzzle game BUST-A-MOVE has benefited from considerable popularity since its initial arcade release in 1994, with subsequent home console editions enjoying consistently strong sales worldwide. While the game's mechanics are simple—link three or more identical bubbles to clear them from the screen—a great degree of skill and strategy (banking shots off walls, erasing several bubbles at once, etc.) are required to gain a truly high score. It is this depth that is the secret of BUST-A-MOVE's enduring appeal.

A BUST-A-MOVE Series First: Sling Shot Play!
This edition of BUST-A-MOVE includes two different control options: Tap Shot, in which a bubble is launched in the direction tapped, and the pull and release Sling Shot method. New to the BUST-A-MOVE series, this Sling Shot mode is both perfectly suited to the iPhone's capabilities and an innovative way to enjoy the game.

Packed with iPhone-Specific Features and Stunning Updated Graphics!
This edition boasts a number of features created especially for the iPhone, including a VS. Mode--making full use of the new iPhone OS 3.0 Bluetooth® capabilities--and a rich Story Mode. Chronicling Bub's quest to rescue best friend Chack'n's captured family from a series of Magic Domes, the deluxe Story Mode follows the adventurous pair as they visit six Domes and complete a total of 180 stages. This release also includes the potentially endless, random-bubble generating Challenge Mode.

TAITO will continue to release high-quality games that take full advantage of the iPhone and iPod touch's individual characteristics.

BUST-A-MOVE / PUZZLE BOBBLE

Release Date:
Now Available
Genre:
Game (Puzzle / Action), Entertainment
Price:
US$4.99 / EUR3.99 / JPY600 (including sales tax)
Region:
Worldwide
Device:
iPhone / iPod touch
Compatible OS:
iPhone OS 3.0
Copyright:
©TAITO CORP.1994, 2009

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters 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®, and developed such fan favorites as EXIT™ and ARKANOID®. 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 athttp://www.taito.com/.

ARKANOID, EXIT, SPACE INVADERS, PUZZLE BOBBLE, BUST-A-MOVE, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. SQUARE ENIX is a registered trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPhone, iPod, and App Store are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. in the United States and/or other countries

Taito - 6 Classic Taito games are heading to Nintendo Platforms - Press Release

Taito announce Space Invaders Extreme 2 for the DS, as well as Space Bust-a-Move. These are set for July and fall 2009 respectivly.
Taito have announced Bubble Bobble Plus!, Bust-A-Move Plus!, Rainbow Islands Towering Adventures, and Arkanoid Plus! All for WiiWare. All are set for a release from now till The Summer

Press Release.

LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2009) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., announced today that it is bringing six addictively fun, classic titles to Nintendo's WiiWare™ service and Nintendo DS™ in the coming months. These all-new sequels and revamps of fan-favorites will provide endless fun for the entire family this summer and beyond.

Launching first is BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus! for WiiWare, now available for download. The hit arcade game BUBBLE BOBBLE® has been adapted for home and handheld consoles alike since its 1986 release, but now for the first time the game offers a four-person multiplayer mode and a global ranking system with BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus!.

In addition, TAITO will be releasing BUST-A-MOVE® Plus!, Rainbow Islands™: Towering Adventure! ™ and ARKANOID® Plus! for WiiWare. With a total of 135 all-new stages and a two-person multiplayer mode, BUST-A-MOVE Plus! provides non-stop bubble-popping entertainment, while Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! invites players to continue the adventures of Bubby and Bobby as they use Rainbow Magic to climb the tower through exciting new vertical stages. ARKANOID Plus! is the newest addition to the ARKANOID legacy and more addictive than ever before. An old-school classic with a new and colorful twist, players can even test their ARKANOID Plus! mastery against others via the two-player battle and co-op modes.

TAITO will also be offering two new releases for Nintendo DS: SPACE BUST-A-MOVE and Space Invaders Extreme™ 2. SPACE BUST-A-MOVE is a new adventure for iconic heroes Bub and Bob, who battle intergalactic bosses in order to save the galaxy. The game offers improved graphics, customization options, intense multiplayer competition and mini-games for an exhilarating puzzle-solving experience. Also set in outer space, Space Invaders Extreme 2 is a follow-up to the hugely popular SPACE INVADERS EXTREME released last year. A must-have follow-up for arcade fans everywhere, Space Invaders Extreme 2 offers an enhanced battle system, a challenging new time attack mode and an expanded gameplay progression that goes beyond Fever Time to SUPER FEVER TIME!

Please see below for product details:
WiiWare Releases

BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus!
Platform: Wii™
Genre: Action
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Launch Date: Available Now

Twin Bubble Dragons Bub and Bob reunite to journey through the Cave of Monsters to rescue their girlfriends. Push and burst bubbles while avoiding enemies in order to solve the mystery hidden in each round and defeat the final boss!

The official website can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/bbp/.

BUST-A-MOVE Plus!
Platform: Wii
Genre: Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Launch Date: Summer 2009

Enjoy brilliant graphics and dazzling animations in BUST-A-MOVE Plus! Play in either Puzzle Mode or Battle Mode and experience the exhilaration of shooting and eliminating shimmering bubbles through 135 all-new levels that span six distinctly different planetary environments. Download a total of 270 additional levels from BUST-A-MOVE 2, Super BUST-A-MOVE and BUST-A-MOVE 3.

Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action/Adventure
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Launch Date: June 15, 2009

A sequel to the instant classic from the 80s, Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! is a much-awaited update for the 21st century. Help brothers Bubby and Bobby use their Rainbow Magic to scale the tower and have Holly's Comet grant their wishes!

The official website can be found at http://www.rainbowislandsadventure.com/

ARKANOID Plus!
Platform: Wii
Genre: Arcade Puzzle
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Launch Date: Summer 2009

A simple game that's anything but boring, players must use the VAUS to break all the walls on each level while preventing the Energy Ball from falling. Clearing all the levels without missing the Energy Ball is easier said than done! Now with single and multiplayer modes, ARKANOID Plus! offers hours of engrossing gameplay.

Nintendo DS Releases

SPACE BUST-A-MOVE
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Puzzle
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Ship Date: July 28, 2009

The smash-hit classic arcade game goes where no bubble has gone before in SPACE BUST-A-MOVE.Journey alongside twin brothers Bub and Bob, travelling to distant planets collecting Cosmo Bubbles in order to stop the evil Devilin from taking over the galaxy.

The official website can be found at http://www.spacebustamove.com/.

SPACE INVADERS EXTREME 2
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Arcade Shooter
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: Fall 2009

Shoot, attack and stave off the assault by defeating all the Invaders on the screen. After annihilating a battalion of Invaders and defeating the Boss, players move on to the next stage. But it's "Game Over" if players lose all of their stock cannons!

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters 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®, and developed such fan favorites as EXIT™ and ARKANOID®. 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 athttp://www.taito.com.

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

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), 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®, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 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 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 http://www.square-enix.com.

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SPACE INVADERS, SPACE INVADERS EXTREME, the SPACE INVADERS EXTREME 2 logo, BUBBLE BOBBLE, the BUBBLE BOBBLE PLUS! Logo, the SPACE BUST-A-MOVE logo, ARKANOID, the ARKANOID PLUS! Logo, EXIT, BUST-A-MOVE, the BUST-A-MOVE PLUS! Logo, RAINBOW ISLANDS, RAINBOW ISLANDS TOWERING ADVENTURES, the RAINBOW ISLANDS TOWERING ADVENTURES logo, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY and SQUARE ENIX are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. Wii, Nintendo DS and WiiWare are trademarks of Nintendo. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console.

Taito - Cooking Mama and Super Puzzle Bobble coming to Nokia's Ovi Platform - Press Release

Taito, Via Square Enix, have announced that Super Puzzle Bobble and Cooking Mama will be coming to Nokia's Ovi Platform. Both games will cost $5.99 and are released today.

Press Release
LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2009) — TAITO Corporation (TAITO®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., announced that action puzzle title Super Puzzle Bobble® and cooking action game Cooking Mama® will be available today at the launch of Nokia's mobile phone software sales channel by Ovi®.

TAITO has been working with Nokia in connection with mobile phone content distribution programs since the earliest channels launched in 2002, and the launch date release of Super Puzzle Bobble and Cooking Mama by way of Ovi is the latest example of TAITO's long-standing support.

Popular since its initial arcade release in 1994, home console editions of the Puzzle Bobble series have shipped more than a million units worldwide. While the game's mechanics are simple—link three or more identical bubbles to clear them from the screen—a great degree of skill and strategy (banking shots off walls, erasing several bubbles at once, etc.) is required to gain a truly high score. It is this depth that is the secret of Puzzle Bobble's enduring appeal. Super Puzzle Bobble for Ovi includes both a 50-level Round Mode and the potentially endless, random-bubble generating Challenge Mode, allowing players to choose their play style according to their preferences.

Hit cooking action game Cooking Mama allows players to chop, fry, boil and otherwise enjoy the fun of food preparation through a variety of mini-games. Featuring realistic sound effects and ingredients that change in appearance as they are prepared, Cooking Mama provides a satisfying culinary experience. The game includes a "Main Meals mode", where players complete a series of linked mini-games in an effort to complete a full dish, and a "Training mode" that allows players to practice individual mini-games. Cooking Mama boasts 5 main recipes composed and 19 different mini-games.

Super Puzzle Bobble and Cooking Mama are the first of a number of Ovi games planned by TAITO.

About Super Puzzle Bobble

Publisher:	TAITO Corporation
Genre:	Game (Puzzle)
Price:	US$5.99
Region:	Ovi distribution territories including Europe and the USA
Release Date:	Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Copyright:	© TAITO CORP.1994,2009

About Cooking Mama

Publisher:	TAITO Corporation
Genre:	Game (Action)
Price:	US$5.99
Region:	Ovi distribution territories including Europe and the USA
Release Date:	Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Copyright:	© 2006, 2009 Cooking Mama Limited
	© TAITO CORP.2006,2009

Ovi Store Homepage URL: http://store.ovi.com

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters 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®, and developed such fan favorites as EXIT™ and ARKANOID®. 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 http://www.taito.com.

ARKANOID, EXIT, SPACE INVADERS, PUZZLE BOBBLE, TAITO and the TAITO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corp in the United States and/or other countries. SQUARE ENIX is a registered trademark or trademark of Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd., in the United States and/or other countries. Ovi is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.