Space Invaders, Bust-a-Move headed to Blackberry

by Xav de Matos { Aug 30th 2009 at 1:30PM }

We won't feign ignorance to the fact that the iPhone isn't the only mobile device on the market with a growing game library. Taito seems to agree, refusing to leave Blackberry users in the dark for new gaming content. The classic game dev has revealed two of its prized licenses -- Space Invaders and Bust-a-Move -- are now available for the working man/woman's mobile device. Each title is available for $4.99 and features two control schemes: Touch screen control and using the device's keys. So, the next time you spot a frustrated business person in public eyeballing a Blackberry, just assume they're trying to beat a high score and not doing real work.

Tags: blackberry, bust-a-move, mobile, mobile-gaming, space-invaders, taito

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Luke @ Aug 30th 2009 1:38PM

If I had a blackberry id get both of them.

ShadowXOR @ Aug 30th 2009 1:42PM

BlackBerrys are HORRIBLE for gaming.

Shadowbender (Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 30th 2009 2:14PM

All mobile gaming is horrible, except for something like Pac Man.

Shadowbender (Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 30th 2009 2:20PM

Nate, seriously dude? This is a blog, not a scientific essay.

Shadowbender (Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 30th 2009 2:24PM

Oh boy, epic reply fail...AGAIN. Cut me some slack, I'm using an iPod Touch. Obviously, I was replying to Nate.

Blazeddc @ Aug 30th 2009 1:59PM

Way to not support the tour (9630), Taito.

I was all set to download up until I got the message "This application is not available on your device or for your carrier."

:/

Nate Addison @ Aug 30th 2009 2:05PM

I'm confused..if you can download up does that also mean you can upload down? Because if so, you sir have just bitch slapped Issac Newton.

WiredKnight @ Aug 30th 2009 4:42PM

@Nate

Nice try, but the transference of data across the internet has nothing to do with gravity or the laws of motion.

Traceur_Ryuk (PSN: Ryuk_shinigami) @ Aug 30th 2009 2:04PM

People play games on their crackberries?

Nap @ Aug 30th 2009 2:06PM

pfff. We iPhone users have Space Invaders Infinity Gene and I must say it's the most fun I've had playing a Space Invaders game in my entire life

ToadStoolPorridge @ Aug 30th 2009 2:57PM

Have you played Space Invaders Extreme for the PSP or DS? I have it for the PSP and it is the most fun I've ever had playing a SI game. If you have a ds or psp I would highly recommend checking it out.

Kevlar @ Aug 30th 2009 3:12PM

I've played both, and I enjoyed SI: Infinity Gene more.
Probably because it had decent-sounding music...

The whole "music generated by the game" in SI: Extreme didn't work so well, and I couldn't play for long periods because it annoyed the crap outta me.

arrrgh @ Sep 1st 2009 11:28AM

in game music ftl

Juanblue85 @ Aug 30th 2009 4:31PM

I have Bust-a-Move is major fun on my iPod Touch but I can see it go faster on the G3S. I need to get me one of those.

supakoopa @ Aug 30th 2009 5:06PM

Apple is holding a press conference on September the ninth, they're expected to announce an iPod Touch that had the same speed as the iPhone 3GS, along with a camera.

PR0F3TA (PSN - PROPHETA) @ Aug 30th 2009 6:41PM

i have that phone!!!

but i dont use it for gaming, nor do i plan on... my batt barely last all day. Mobilw gaming is sorta a wack version on PSP games

Drew @ Aug 30th 2009 6:53PM

THE INTERGALACTIC GAMESTATION HAS LOST POWA!

FOOKIN PRAWNS!

Juanblue85 @ Aug 30th 2009 7:13PM

@ supakoopa

Really? Man that would be awesome I really hope it comes so I can get one and give my old 1st Gen iPod Touch to my mother who likes her 3rd Gen iPod nano but wishes to get an iPod Touch. Gotta let my sis n=know about this too since she wants one.