European release announced for the Xbox 360
Retro gaming seems to be the new trend. Well, step aside Wii Shop Channel, because Namco is bringing a new edition of their Namco Museum to the Xbox 360.
NAMCO BANDAI just announced today that European retailers will be receiving Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade in April 2009. European gamers can expect a healthy collection of nostalgic favorites and "future classics," attracting both experienced and new players.
Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade includes several features, as listed in a press release from NAMCO BANDAI:
• Over 30 titles: The largest and most comprehensive Namco Museum™ collection to date will keep you and your friends entertained for hours.
• Xbox Live® Arcade Games: No downloading necessary! Now you can get your XBLA fix and play the critically acclaimed and visually spectacular Pac-Man Championship Edition and the underground drilling classic Dig Dug™.
• Leaderboards: Show off your high score worldwide and compete for the #1 spot.
• New Arrangement Games: In their first console debut, 3 beloved games arrive with a new twist, a fresh new look and fun gameplay - Dig Dug Arrangement, Galaga™ Arrangement and Pac-Man Arrangement.
• Legendary Classics: Get nostalgic and play more than 20 retro fan favorites such as Dig Dug™ II, Pole Position™, and Pac-Mania™.
• Multiplayer: Each game supports between one and four players depending on the title.