November 8, 2006
ADDICTIVE PUZZLE GAMEPLAY AND
MESMERIZING MUSIC COME TOGETHER IN "LUMINES II" AND "EVERY EXTEND EXTRA" FOR THE
PSP SYSTEM
Highly Anticipated Video Game
Sequel and Innovative New Puzzle Shooter Now Available
Puzzle video game and music fans now
have two new opportunities to be engrossed in addictive gameplay to pass the
time on a PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system – "Lumines II" and "Every
Extend Extra." Published by Buena Vista Games and developed by Q ENTERTAINMENT,
"Lumines II" and "Every Extend Extra" are now available at retail stores
throughout the United States. "Lumines II" is the sequel to last year’s
best-selling, critically acclaimed puzzle video game. "Every Extend Extra" is an
innovative “puzzle shooter” game that combines classic arcade action with
electrifying visuals and music.
“’Lumines II’ and ‘Every Extend
Extra’ are both highly anticipated handheld video games that combine visceral
puzzle gameplay with memorable music tracks,” said Craig Relyea, vice president
of marketing, Buena Vista Games. “These two games meld visuals and beats
together to offer unequaled experiences for the PSP system.”
Featuring full-length music videos
from international artists and tracks from popular Japanese DJs, "Lumines II" is
the follow-up to last year’s hit PSP system game, which remains one of the
best-selling and highest-rated games for the system. Along with new “skins”
(backgrounds), music videos and modes, "Lumines II" also includes the original
song and music video, “Heavenly Star” performed by Genki Rockets, a new band
produced by Q ENTERTAINMENT.
"Every Extend Extra" is a unique
“puzzle shooter” that combines classic arcade gameplay with dazzling visuals and
thumping musical beats. "Every Extend Extra" was named Handheld Game of the
Month in the November issue of Game Informer magazine.
"Lumines II" is rated E10+ for
Everyone 10 and Older by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and is
available for the suggested retail price of $29.99. "Every Extend Extra" is
rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and available for the suggested retail price of
$29.99. Additional information can be found at
http://www.lumineseee.com.
"Lumines II"
"Lumines II" for the PSP system is
the highly anticipated sequel to the addictive puzzle-based video game, "Lumines."
To play, gamers control colorful squares made of four smaller block pieces that
are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color rectangles.
The vertical “timeline” sweeps across the playing field from left to right and
wipes the same-color rectangles from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile
up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen.
Players advance through many action-packed levels, each with its own musical
theme and sound effects. "Lumines II" features a variety of modes including
Challenge, Sequencer, Mission, Puzzle, Time Attack and Vs. (both against CPU and
two-player — extra PSP system and game required) as well as 60 skins and 100
puzzles.
"Lumines II" is the first handheld
video game with actual music videos from international artists: Beck – “Black
Tambourine”; Black Eyed Peas – “Pump It”; The Chemical Brothers – “Star Guitar”;
Fatboy Slim – “Gangster Trippin’”; The Go! Team – “Bottle Rocket”; Gwen Stefani
– “Hollaback Girl”; Hoobastank – “Born to Lead”; Junior Senior – “Take My Time”;
Missy Elliott – “Lose Control”; and New Order – ”Regret.” Tracks by Junkie XL (“Breezer”),
Stigmato Inc. (“Reality Check”), Star Casino, Techriders and Ken Ishii are also
included.
"Every Extend Extra"
"Every Extend Extra" is a unique
“puzzle shooter,” brought to the PSP system by Q ENTERTAINMENT. "Every Extend
Extra" delivers an addictive gameplay experience through a fusion of
arcade-style shooting action, cutting-edge music and visuals. Players evade
enemy attacks and then use perfect timing to blast their foes in a colorful
display of explosive chain reactions. The bigger the chain reaction results in
the higher the score and the larger the rewards. The game features nine
challenging levels, each with its own unique theme, as well as a two-player
wireless game (extra PSP system and game required). "Every Extend Extra" also
includes the original PC freeware game, "Every Extend," from which the game
originates.
