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    Defender (2002)

    Defender (2002)

    • First Released Oct 22, 2002
      released
    • XBOX
    • PS2
    • GC
    • MOBI
    • X360
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    128

    Midway XBLA games pulled

    Publisher's full slate of Live Arcade titles yanked from Marketplace; Smash TV, Gauntlet, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 among those no longer available.

    37

    Defender this week's Live Arcade game

    [UPDATE] Xbox 360 version of Midway's arcade classic arrives after a delay in certification process--or does it?

    1

    X06 Xbox Live Arcade Trailer

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    X06: Defender Hands-On

    We try to save some humans from the alien invasion but end up shooting them instead in our first hands-on demo of Defender for Xbox Live Arcade.

    Sep 29, 2006 10:12am

    Defender Hands-On Impressions

    We go heavy retro with THQ's mobile Defender at E3.

    May 17, 2006 3:08pm

    Defender impressions

    We check out Midway's upcoming update of the arcade classic on the PlayStation 2.

    Oct 1, 2002 7:56pm

    Midway Gamers' Day report

    Midway held its Gamers' Day in San Diego yesterday and showed off its upcoming game lineup.

    Aug 17, 2001 9:04pm
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    Defender (2002)

    First Released Oct 22, 2002
    released
    • GameCube
    • Mobile
    • + 3 more
    • PlayStation 2
    • Xbox
    • Xbox 360

    Fans of the space sim genre or of the original game would be better off renting this one first, as it doesn't really go too far out of its way to distinguish itself.

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    Developed by:

    • Inevitable Entertainment
    • Lavastorm
    • 7 Studios
    • Digital Eclipse

    Published by:

    • Midway
    • THQ Wireless

    Genre(s):

    • Simulation
    Content is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language.
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    Violence

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