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Geometry Wars Mobile makes its way exclusively to Verizon Wireless phones photo

Add this to the list of reasons why I hate that Sprint is my wireless carrier: Verizon Wireless and Sony BMG Music Entertainment have announced that the mobile version of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, will be available exclusively on Get It Now-capable phones. 

The mobile version of the game (creatively titled Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile) utilizes four- or eight-way buttons, as well as the keypad for maneuvers. The game will also feature leaderboards and eight brand new gameplay modes: Untouchable, Suvivor, Monster, Trenches, Speed, Multiplier, Feline, and Bomber.

The game can be "rented' monthly for $3.49, or Verizon Wireless customers can outright purchase the game for $6.49. Any Verizon Wireless customers want to take the dive and give us a yay or a nay on the first portable version of the Xbox 360's system seller?

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT Brings the Console Classic to Get It Now

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable wireless voice and data network, and SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, today announced the exclusive release of Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile on select Verizon Wireless Get It Now®-capable phones. Developed in conjunction with Bizarre Creations, the game is faithful to the console original while taking advantage of the on-the-go nature of mobile phones, making Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile a highly-addictive small screen masterpiece.

The controls utilize four- or eight-way buttons, as well as the keypad for easy maneuverability, so players can fight off an onslaught of enemies with precision. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile includes eight brand new gameplay modes, including Untouchable, Survivor, Monster, Trenches, Speed, Multiplier, Feline, and Bomber. Players can see how they stack up against other fans via a leaderboard.

“The controls are intuitive and the visual style is true to the Geometry Wars world,” said Martyn Chudley, managing director of Bizarre Creations. “The game has managed to capture the essence of the original game, whilst being tailor made for the strengths of the mobile platforms and their audience.”

Verizon Wireless Get It Now customers can purchase and download Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile from the Get Fun & Games shopping aisle in the Get It Now virtual store for $3.49 monthly access or $6.49 for unlimited use purchase. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile is available on more than 25 popular Get It Now-capable phones from Verizon Wireless, including the enV by LG, MOTOKRZR K1m and Samsung SCH-a950. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled phone and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.
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BahamutZero's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 11:40
BahamutZero
I worked on a couple of verizon spots, here are some interesting factoids - the verizon guy gets 4 million dollars a year, they shoot all their spots in argentina and they publish a nine page style guide telling you how many pixels you can use for their logo etc etc. now that ive bored you to tears resume reading interesting things
Divine Retribution's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 11:43
Divine Retribution
Is the Verizon guy using his phone ON A PLANE?
Lightthrower's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 11:45
Lightthrower
Only available to BREW phones? Noooo my Java phone is too weak *cries*.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 11:57
Nick Chester
That guy gets 4 million a year? Jesus. I feel so small.
galagabug 's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:09
galagabug
[url = http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/galagabug/geometry-wars-mobile-now-avail-to-verizon-subscribers-35068.phtml]i posted this as a cBlog[/url] which quickly became a cat thread.

Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:12
Joe Burling
I have Verizon and am a HUGE Geometry Wars fan, but I have a Treo so no Get-It-Now. Sorry Nick... I would if I could.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:13
Nick Chester
Haha -- can we turn this into a cat thread, too?
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:14
Knivy
OMG Rape Tentacles!

RUN Verizon Wireless Guy RUN!
Joe Burling's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:16
Joe Burling
Oh yeah... the cat thread...

Kaikara's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:23
Kaikara
I just can't see the controls working on a mobile phone platform.
Kaikara's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:30
Kaikara
Oh and if this is a cat thread here's my Ruddy Abyssinian (top left) with his brothers ^_^

linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 12:49
linuxguy
Divine Retribution:I want to co-sign that
also kittens are cute
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 13:26
topgeargorilla
my chocolate phone can play it, but i'm struck by the fact that i don't care to play this on a mobile phon... I mean um, cell phone.
T-Mart's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 14:36
T-Mart
I just checked it out on my chocolate phone as well. It says it requires Airtime to play. I need my minutes. Nay.
Aberrant Thought's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 14:51
Aberrant Thought
My love for destructoid knows no bounds.
Just purchased the game, and it's actually a lot of fun.
The controls are an awkward ass though, especially if you're trying to quickly spin around and kill a horde of diamonds threatening your well being.

I just went in the first level, but the game is fun. Quite a bit better than most mobile games.

Graphics are cool in a retro sort of way, sound is actually pretty good quality.

So yeah, biggest downside is the awkward control. Though it tries to compensate by doing a "shotgun" effect with your fire.
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/18/2007 23:14
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
GOD DAMN YOU VERIZON. LET ME JAM MY AT&T PHONE IN YOUR EAR.

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!









Excuse me. That's just my nerd rage talking.
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