Space shooter 'PowerUp Forever' coming to XBLA, PSN this Summer [Update]
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Apr 17th 2008 at 9:00AM }
However, as previous enemies shrink, bigger threats "that were previously too large to see" will take their place. So ... Katamari Damacy with spaceships, then?
(Note: Another Namco Bandai press release we received described this same game, but labeled it "PowerUp Forever." We've asked the publisher to clear up the confusion -- and pleaded with it to stick with "Infinitum.")
(Update: Well, that didn't work. PowerUp Forever it is.)
Gallery: PowerUp Forever (PSN, XBLA)
[Via X3F]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Phranctoast @ Apr 17th 2008 9:05AM
Yes..please stick with Infinitum and not powerup forever.
Game looks cool. top down shooters are great. Looking forward to the remake of 1942!
FrankTheCrank @ Apr 17th 2008 9:07AM
Man, I love shooters. Old school type. There is a complete lack of shooters on the PS3. Sucks!
Capcom, when are you going to update 1941? Go HD on that game and release it as a DLC. Please!
Phranctoast @ Apr 17th 2008 9:10AM
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/13/joystiq-impressions-1942-joint-strike-xbla-psn/
FrankTheCrank @ Apr 17th 2008 9:22AM
Saaawwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Thanks for the link. I missed that post.
Tim The Enchanter @ Apr 17th 2008 12:34PM
OH MAN! 1942 was one of my favorite arcade games! Thanks for the link man!
Evan @ Apr 17th 2008 9:10AM
Isn't it enough that we already have:
- Geometry Wars
- Asteroids Deluxe
- Omega Five
- Undertow
- Every Extend Extra Extreme
- Space Giraffe
- Jetpac Refueled
- Mutant Storm Reloaded
- Super Stardust HD
- Blast Factor
- Rocketmen
- Everyday Shooter
Do we really need another dual-analog-stick shooter?
Phranctoast @ Apr 17th 2008 9:21AM
Thats pale in comparison to a fps list.
Jason @ Apr 17th 2008 12:42PM
yes, we already have enough of these types of shooters at the moment. Perhaps Namco/Bandi could use their development resources to first FIX Mr. Driller Online.
Jonah Falcon @ Apr 17th 2008 9:22AM
Actually, the game is more like the tide pool phase of Spore (kill enemies, grow, enemies in the background become new enemies...)
Superstar90 @ Apr 17th 2008 9:47AM
At least it's on PSN as well. Even though I don't have a PS3 I always feel bad that they don't have the incredible shooters that XBLA has.
SirWalksAlot @ Apr 17th 2008 10:02AM
Described as "Katamari Damacy in space".. I think this is much more akin to flOw in space.
Dustin @ Apr 17th 2008 10:21AM
I would agree that this looks a lot more like flOw than anything, but then again if it does, I suppose that makes flOw a lot like Katamari, which is something I've certainly never thought about before... Hmm..
Anyways, I'd hate to jinx anything by asking if we have enough shooters on the networks, but... don't we? I'd sure like to see some more adventure/platformers on XBLA and PSN. I think there's huge potential for games there. And not just with episodic stuff like Penny Aracade Adventures and Sam and Max, etc.
Ross @ Apr 17th 2008 10:40AM
Developed by Blitz Games in the U.K., methinks. This game was indeed pitched as Powerup Forever quite some time ago.
ScottG13 @ Apr 17th 2008 12:30PM
Actually sounds pretty cool to me. I'm in for $10.
Toasty @ Apr 17th 2008 9:00PM
I kind of like the name; its honesty is commendable. Imagine how much time and money could have been saved if "Dynasty Warriors" was called "Mash Button Until Bored" or the new Turok was called "Shoot Dinosaur (Again)".