Soul Calibur, Infintum Headed to XBLA, PSN

Scribbled on April 16th, 2008 by Jonah Falcon
Filed in Action, Fighting, Microsoft Xbox 360, PlayStation Network, Press Release, Release Date(s), Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox Live Arcade

Namco-Bandai has issued a press release announcing the original Soul Calibur will be released on Xbox Live Arcade on July 29, which not coincidentally is the release date for Soul Calibur IV. It’s unknown which version is coming - the coin-op arcade or the Dreamcast version. Money’s on the coin-op.

They also announced a new game for XBLA and PlayStation Network called Infinitum, which appears to be a multidirectional shooter, as they describe:

Destroying elite enemies allows you to absorb their energy, transforming your ship’s size, shape and power. As your ship evolves and grows your world and its enemies shrink to insignificance, revealing even more massive and powerful enemies that were previously too large to see.

Click “Read more…” for the official press release.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES NEW TITLES FOR XBOX LIVE® ARCADE AND THE PLAYSTATION® NETWORK An Exciting New Title and a True Classic Ready for Summer

Santa Clara, Calif., (April 16, 2008) – Leading video game publisher and developer, NAMCO BANDAI Games, announced today their summer lineup of titles for Xbox Live^® Arcade for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION^®3 computer entertainment system’s PLAYSTATION^® Network. Infinitum, a space arcade shooter with literally no bounds will be coming to Xbox LIVE and the PLAYSTATION Network. Soulcalibur^®, the highest rated fighting game of all time, will be available on Xbox LIVE. The titles reinforce NAMCO BANDAI Games’ commitment to being a market leader and innovator in interactive entertainment.

“Xbox LIVE

Arcade and the PLAYSTATION Network give us a unique opportunity to bring old classics and new, unique concepts to our consumers,” said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations of NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. “Digital distribution will continue to be an integral part of the company’s initiative to bring world class interactive entertainment to fans around the world.”

Below is more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games’ forthcoming Xbox LIVE

Arcade and PLAYSTATION Network games:

Infinitum
Release Date: Summer 2008

Platform: Xbox LIVE

Arcade, PLAYSTATION Network

Get ready for high-octane, shooting action with Infinitum. Space and time are irrelevant in your search for evil forces as you fight a relentless horde of enemies across an endless spatial battlefield. Destroying elite enemies allows you to absorb their energy, transforming your ship’s size, shape and power. As your ship evolves and grows your world and its enemies shrink to insignificance, revealing even more massive and powerful enemies that were previously too large to see.

Soulcalibur
Release Date: Summer 2008

Platform: Xbox LIVE

Arcade

The highest rated console fighting game ever is back again for a new generation! Sharpen your blades and relive old grudges against classic adversaries in high definition. Prove your mettle against the world with a variety of leaderboards spanning every character and mode. Match your wits and fighting instincts in

Arcade, Training and Survival modes, or challenge a friend in local-play Versus mode.

For more information on Infinitum and Soulcalibur, please visit:

http:// www.namcobandaigames.com

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in

Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, Naruto™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.

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