Defender returns

Xbox, GameCube and PS2 already knew they would get it... Now we get a turn... Defender returns after 20 years.

Press release

All-New Remake of Popular 1980’s Arcade Classic Features
Ultimate Next-Generation Gameplay and Graphics

LOS ANGELES – May 22, 2002 (E3 Booth 800, South Hall) – Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced today that DefenderTM, an all-new 3-D version of the popular 1980’s arcade classic, is in development and is scheduled to ship fall 2002 for the PlayStationTM2 computer entertainment system, the XboxTM video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCubeTM and the Game BoyTM Advance.

An intense combat-action flying experience, Defender offers players the ultimate in next-generation action and strategy. Players defend and protect the human race from an alien invasion as they assume the controls of next-generation combat-ready Defender ships. Battling an onslaught of vicious aliens, players strategically pilot their ship through more than 14 treacherous missions spanning the solar system, executing dynamic tactical maneuvers such as barrel rolls, 360-degree loops and spinning reversals in order to evade the enemy.

“As the newest edition of one of the most popular videogames of all time, the next-generation Defender features the high-octane space combat-action gameplay and graphics needed to bring it into the 21st Century and make it a favorite among today’s gamers,” said David Burton, UK marketing director, Midway.

Featuring a new view perspective with a fully 3-D, third-person chase camera, Defender drops players into the explosive action of an alien invasion where they must utilize speed and control to outwit the enemy. Ship upgrades are also available with various power-ups including shields, advanced weapons, engine enhancements and hyperspace technology, which allows players to instantaneously relocate the ship to one of several predetermined locations in order to aid in defeating the aliens. Aliens can be taken head-on in single-player campaign mode or defeated with a friend in the two-player, cooperative campaign mode as you deploy an arsenal of weapons such as a grenade launcher, fast lock missile launcher, fireball launcher and gas launcher.

Defender Game Boy Advance Key Features:

• Multiple Game Modes – Single-player campaign mode, Co-op mode (with players working together) and Competitive mode (where players compete against one another).
  
• Classic Defender – An arcade-perfect implementation of the original game. Players get to experience the original operator settings and high scores found in Defender.
  
• Gameplay Upgrades – Players can select from new enemies, ships, weapons, objectives, tanks and armaments.
  
• Bonus Level – Includes a hidden level with all-new mechanics.

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