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Galaga Launching On Xbox Live Arcade Today

Galaga Launching On Xbox Live Arcade Today
Published by sjohn on Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Tagged: Gaming, Live Arcade, Live Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live,
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays roll on with the July 26 explosive debut of 'Galaga'

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays continue with the launch of 'Galaga', one of the most popular retro arcade games of all time. Originally released in 1981 by Namco, the addictive action shooter marks its 25 year anniversary with a next generation debut on Xbox Live Arcade on July 26.

GAME FOCUS:
Following its release in 1981 'Galaga' became an instant classic with its innovative fighter combination system and varied enemy attack patterns. Now the original 'Galaga' retro gameplay action is back! Take control of your fighter and defend against invading aliens. Join forces with other rescued fighters to form a Dual Fighter and attack with twice the firepower!

GAME FEATURES:
With high-definition graphics, Xbox Live Achievements and Leaderboards, the Xbox Live Arcade version of this all-time classic shooting game provides hours of fun.
'Galaga' boasts:

* Classic Galaga shooter action is back!
* Over 250 levels
* 12 unique Achievements
* Earn Perfect Bonuses and increase your fighter status
* Full worldwide Leaderboards
* Unique Dual Fighter combination attack mode
* Original music and sound effects

WHEN CAN I GET IT: Download 'Galaga', Wednesday, July 26, at 1am PDT on Xbox Live Arcade.

'Galaga' (Namco): 400 Microsoft Points

For more information please visit Xbox.com or our games database entry.
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Galaga Achievements (12)

There are 12 achievements with a total of 200 points available
Stingray AchievementStingray
Find the Stingray during battle!
2525 gamerpoints
Scorpion AchievementScorpion
Find the Scorpion during battle!
1515 gamerpoints
Dual Fighter AchievementDual Fighter
Form the double ship, if you can discover the clandestine method!
55 gamerpoints
Enemy Fighter AchievementEnemy Fighter
Shoot down a red captured Fighter!
55 gamerpoints
Perfect Bonus AchievementPerfect Bonus
Shoot down all enemies in a Challenging Stage!
1515 gamerpoints
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