Taito has confirmed that Arkaniod DS for the Nintendo DS and Space Invaders Extreme for the DS and the PSP have shipped to store shelves across North America today and will be available in Europe on July 4th 2008.

“Both Arkanoid and Space Invaders transcend different generations and gaming abilities; they are as loved for the gameplay experience as they are for their iconic status. With the launch of Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid DS we can offer existing fans the chance to enjoy the next level of gameplay, while offering a new audience the chance to experience these classics in a contemporary way.” says John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Ltd.

Space Invaders Extreme combines the captivating essence of the original game with a mix of futuristic graphic design, cutting-edge audio and allows players to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Arkanoid DS updates the classic block-busting gameplay with different modes of play, providing unique challenges to complete.