XCom like turn based strategy coming to GBA this summer

Namco and the creators of XCom are bringing Rebelstar Tactical Command to the GBA in August 2005.

Namco has announced that they have a new turn based strategy title in development for the GBA. The game, Rebelstar Tactical Command, is under development by Codo Technologies who are the creators of XCom. In the game the year is 2117 and the Earth is under the control of the Evil Arelian Empire. A rebel group must stand against this evil empire in order to take back the Earth. A multitude of multiplayer modes will also be available to compliment your single-player campaign against the Arelians.

"Rebelstar Tactical Command delivers a strategic and addictive gaming experience on the Game Boy Advance," said Jeff Lu jan, Business Director, Namco Hometek Inc. "Role playing elements and a new twist on turn-based strategy bring depth and high replay value to Rebelstar Tactical Command."

Check out the first screens in the game's media section. Expect to hear more about Rebelstar Tactical Command as the game's August release date approaches.