Microsoft today announced that Ikaruga will be released via Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT). Ikaruga is a fast-paced scrolling shooter with a twist - players must constantly switch their ship's polarity to maximize their damage output and avoid incoming enemy fire of the opposite polarity. The game features a two-player co-op mode both locally and over Xbox LIVE. Newcomers can also easily bring their skill up to speed by using the game’s slow motion training mode. In related news, Void Star Creations will release two new downloadable content packs for Poker Smash on same Wednesday, April 9. The new content includes two Action Mode Environments in the Environment Pack and an additional 15 Puzzles in the Puzzle Pack, giving Poker Smash players a total of 13 immersive environments and 70 mind bending puzzles. New screenshots from both Ikaruga and Poker Smash and two trailers have been added in our download section.

Poker Smash Gameplay Movie #6 (HD) (36.15MB)

Poker Smash Gameplay Movie #7 (HD) (19.07MB)