The only Xbox 360 launch game that was still fun to play after the first month is now officially headed over to the Nintendo side of the polyhedron. Geometry Wars: Galaxies first showed up in the last Nintendo Power, but now Sierra has popped a press release our way - tucked conveniently after the jump - officially announcing the game for the Wii and the DS. Doesn't list a date mind you, so we're going to go with eventually.

The game comes with all the goodness of the 360 version including both Retro and Evolved versions, plus a slew of features new to the Nintendo systems. Features like co-op, simultaneous, and versus multiplayer modes, a mission-based campaign for the solo artist needing more motivation than just the joy of killing shapes, new weapons, and new enemies to destroy. There'll even be bonus content unlocked via Wii / DS connectivity, and bonuses are always good.

There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about more Geometry Wars. I doubt I could ever get sick of the game, and I fully welcome developer Kuju to try and prove me wrong. Michael Fahey

The next Evolution Of Top Selling Xbox Live® Arcade Masterpiece Geometry Wars Comes To Nintendo Wii And Nintendo DS

Geometry Wars: Galaxies Game to Feature All New Single-player and Multiplayer Modes, Enemies and Weapons

READING, ENGLAND (25, May 2007) - Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that Geometry Wars™: Galaxies, a 2D arcade shooter game, will be coming to Nintendo exclusively on the Wii Console and Nintendo DS system. The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame is developed by Kuju Entertainment (Surrey) and is the follow-up to Bizarre Creations' Xbox LIVE® Arcade sensation, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved.

The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame delivers an all new mission-based campaign where players blast-off on action-paced quests across the galaxy, defending solar systems one by one, defeating waves of alien enemies on new and classic Battle Grids. The controls have been optimized for Nintendo systems, allowing gamers to use the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controller or DS touch screen to execute hotshot moves as never before.

For the first time ever, the Geometry Wars videogame will let players battle via hot seat, co-op, simultaneous and versus in multiplayer mode. Those that own both the Nintendo DS and Wii can link the game together using Wi-Fi to unlock bonus content. Elite players will be able to challenge the universe by posting high scores on the Wii's online leader board.

The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame also includes the full version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, winner of IGN's 2005 Best XBLA Title of The Year.

"The Geometry Wars: Galaxies videogame is an entertaining title blending old-school arcade fun with next-gen gameplay and action," said Al Simone, SVP of Global Marketing for Sierra Entertainment. "We are excited to bring the Geometry Wars brand to the Nintendo platform as both the Wii and DS enable a fun and frenetic experience for gamers."

For more information, please visit the game's official Web site at http://www.sierra.com/geometrywarsgalaxies/.

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