In news that is bound to cause ripples of excitement among everybody here at Teabag HQ, Square have announced new sequels to 2 truly timeless classics, Taito’s Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands.  The first to be released will be Bubble Bobble Plus! on April 10th via Nintendo’s WiiWare service.  Featuring over 400 rounds over its multiple game modes, Bubble Bobble Plus offers an almost endless amount of fun with all of the old familiar faces from the game returning in addition to a cast of new ones as Bub and Bob once more set off through the Cave of Monsters in order to rescue their ladies.  Featuring 4 player multiplayer and additional ‘expert’ DLC to be released, over 20 years after its release it’s fair to say Bubble Bobble is back!

Following BBP! will be a sequel to a sequel in the form of Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! in early May, which will see Bub and Bob don their human forms once again and embark on an epic journey to the top of Rainbow Tower to meet Holly’s Comet, who can make any dream reality.  Along the way they will have to fight off the evil Dr. Crescent and his minions across 7 areas using only the mystical power of their rainbows to protect them.  With 3 different game modes there is sure to be something there to challenge even the most hardened Rainbow Islands fan.

Key details of the 2 games as follows, with screenshots of Bubble Bobble Plus! below:-

About BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus!

Story
Twin Bubble Dragons Bub and Bob reunite to journey through the Cave of Monsters to rescue their girlfriends. Push and burst bubbles while avoiding enemies in order to solve the mystery hidden in each round, and defeat the final boss!

Features
• Relive the classic arcade game with the 200 rounds provided in Standard Mode and Super Standard Mode.
• Defeat new bosses and explore all-new maps with the 200 rounds in Arrange Mode and Super Arrange Mode, discovering clues in each round to unravel a hidden story.
• Experience four-person multiplayer gameplay for the first time in BUBBLE BOBBLE history.
• Challenge high scores around the world in Ranking Mode and become the best BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus! player in the world!
• Download two Expert modes as add-on content for 100 extra rounds.

About RAINBOW ISLANDS: TOWERING ADVENTURE!

Story
See our twin heroes in their human forms of Bubby and Bobby as they embark on another adventure climbing to the top of Rainbow Tower. Bubby and Bobby borrow the mystical powers of Rainbow magic as they ward off the attacks of the pesky Dr. Crescent and aim for the top of Rainbow Tower to meet Holly’s Comet, who will make any dream a reality.

Features
• Clear seven uninterrupted Areas in Story Mode before reaching the top, where you will finally get to meet the rainbow-coloured Holly’s Comet.
• Improve your speed on Challenge Mode. Start from the ground and climb the Rainbow Tower as fast as you can!
• Challenge your skills on Time Attack Mode, choosing from the toughest levels. Make sure you avoid all Dr. Crescent’s monsters or your time will decrease faster!
• Use a full range of Rainbow magic. Use rainbows to attack, shield you from enemies and to jump to reach the top of Rainbow Tower.

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