Super Motherload official announcement, screenshot

XGen Studios Announces Super Motherload for WiiWare

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (September 9, 2010) – XGen Studios, independent developer behind hit WiiWareTM title Defend Your CastleTM is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the all-new Super MotherloadTM on Nintendo’s WiiWare. Featuring the classic arcade-style digging gameplay already enjoyed by millions, Super Motherload is a new 4-player digging adventure for Nintendo WiiTM players.

“We’re pleased to announce that the next title in the Motherload series, which has already garnered in excess of 50 Million plays online, will be multiplayer co-op digging adventure Super Motherload. Fans already familiar with classic Motherload should be pleasantly surprised with the addition of many new features alongside gameplay which holds true to the series’ originator” said Skye Boyes, Founder & CEO of XGen.

Super Motherload challenges players to dig deep into the substrata of Mars as they collect increasingly rare and valuable minerals. Players can purchase powerful upgrades and supplies for their mining pods as they progress through the storyline and prosper, encountering hidden dangers, quakes, and more than a few other surprises.
4-player jump-in gameplay (Mine Martian minerals with up to 3 pals!)
Un-lockable pods, each with their own unique abilities
New, never-before seen minerals, treasures, and dangers
More areas to explore, including subterranean facilities
Classic digging action with an expanded storyline and extended gameplay
Upgrade your digging machine with lightning-fast drills, powerful engines, mega-tough hulls, and special abilities
Use explosives, quantum teleporters, and nano-bots in your search for the fabled Motherload

Motherload received the Best Action Game award in Miniclip’s 2005 Online Game Awards, where it also received a nomination in the “Best Online Game” category.

Official ratings for Super Motherload are pending. For additional information about Super Motherload and other XGen Studios titles, please visit www.XGenStudios.com.

About XGen Studios
XGen Studios is an independent developer and publisher of casual games for the web, consoles, and mobile devices. Launched in 2003, XGen Studios’ portal has grown into a thriving online community and casual entertainment destination for over 4.5 million monthly players.

All rights reserved. XGen Studios, Defend your Castle, Motherload, Super Motherload, and the XGen Studios logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of XGen Studios, Inc. or its affiliates. Nintendo and Nintendo WiiWare are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2010 Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: XGen PR