Asteroids on a Mobile Phone

The mobile games developer, Glu Mobile has announced the launch of the classic Atari arcade hit, Asteroids, for mobile phones. The original arcade game released by Atari in 1979 is among the most recognized and successful arcade games of all time. 28 years later, the classic retro space shooter has been reinvented specifically for the mobile platform, with all new enhancements including innovative new themes, bonuses and gameplay modes, as well as "classic mode" which gives gamers the gameplay and graphics true to the original game.

"Asteroids captures the timeless energy and addictive gameplay of the original arcade game, a true reminder of the hours spent at the arcade, but also gives gamers completely new themes, gameplay and graphics that take advantage of today's technology," said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. "Gamers young and old love retro arcade classics like this one and people will be pleasantly surprised by the game's modern depth and sophistication."

WGWorld.com reviewer Jesse Garcia commented, "It's the same shooter in every sense of the word with extra stuff added on to make it that much more fun. This is another classic for mobile re-done just right."

Asteroids is the latest Glu title launched through its multi-year, worldwide alliance with Atari and its affiliates. Glu launched the mobile adaptation of the arcade classic Centipede in the first quarter of 2007, and Super Breakout, Atari's block breaking arcade game, is scheduled to debut later this year.

Posted to the site on 4th September 2007