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On January 8, 2008, Taito Corporation released the cell phone adaptations of Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2, Space Invaders Pinball and The Legend of Kage. All three titles are T-Mobile USA exclusives. If you’re interested, each game costs $2.99 monthly or can be purchased for unlimited use for $5.99.

Rainbow Islands and Legend of Kage are both remakes of the classic arcade titles from the 1980’s, while Space Invaders Pinball is a rerelease of a 2005 title. Rainbow Island features the dinosaur Bub as a boy going through levels to beat enemies and bosses with rainbows. Legend of Kage stars the ninja Kage going through levels fighting enemies to rescue a princess. Space Invaders Pinball is basically a pinball game with a Space Invaders theme. No additional material has been added to any of the games.

Normally I’d suggest kudos were in order for reviving old classics, but the circumstances are a bit different here. Space Invaders has practically been done to death and the last few Rainbow Island ports (ex: Rainbow Islands Revolution DS)  have been abysmal. In this case, resurrecting the games could tarnish happy memories.

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