Boom Boom Rocket and MKII Released

EA sends word that Boom Boom Rocket, its first Xbox Live Arcade game, will be exploding onto Xbox Live today. Conceived by EA’s Pogo.com casual games design team and developed by Bizarre Creations, the game will be released for 800 Microsoft points.

Players find their groove in Boom Boom Rocket, by triggering rockets to the beat of the music while traveling through a 3D cityscape. The fireworks are choreographed to 10 original tracks created by Ian Livingstone. Players can play in single player mode or go head-to-head against a friend on the same console, making it a perfect social game. Easy mode allows players to get comfortable with the controls while Endurance mode challenges the savviest of Boom Boom Rocket players with its intense speed and complexity of fireworks triggers. Loosen things up with the fun-for-all Freestyle Mode, or watch your favorite tunes light up the sky with the built-in Visualizer.The game features three modes of gameplay: Normal, Speed and multiplayer head-to-head. Each song is choreographed into three skill levels to ensure that everyone can join in the fun. Successfully chain fireworks to fill the bonus meter and activate the psychedelic bonus mode for extra points. Players can unlock new firework designs by mastering each music track. Players can utilise the connected online element and see how their scores compare with other players on the Boom Boom Rocket leaderboard.

Sony Online Entertainment also sent word that the PS3 conversion of Mortal Kombat II will be available for download via the PlayStation Network today. The game will sell for $5 and will support online play and leaderboards.