XS Games announced yesterday that Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk, originally a PlayStation 2 air combat title, is coming to Wii September 16. The title is developed by Kando Games and puts the player in the role of a leader of the "Ghost Squadron" elite resistance military unit.

Players will lead a group of inexperienced fighter pilots in a quest to save mankind from the corruption of the Union of World Nations. Through the game's thirty four unique missions, players can pilot up to twenty three different fighter planes and defeat and destroy enemy pilots and bases.

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is rated E10+ by the ESRB and will be available in North American retail outlets September 16 with a MSRP of $29.99.

XS GAMES ANNOUNCES REBEL RAIDERS: OPERATION NIGHTHAWK FOR NINTENDO Wii™

New Arcade Style Air Combat Game for Nintendo Wii Available on September 16

NEW YORK, NY - September 4, 2008 - Videogame publisher XS Games announced today a new arcade style air combat videogame, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk, for the Nintendo Wii™. Developed by Kando Games, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk is set in a futuristic universe. The player assumes the role of a brave and grizzled pilot, leader of the elite resistance military unit "Ghost Squadron". At the player's command is a group of brave but inexperienced fighter pilots that only the player can lead into battle. The objective: to save mankind from corruption and turmoil at the hands of the Union of World Nations. At stake, is the fate of the world - victory is the only option.

A single player game that uses both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control a player's aircraft, Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk features ground shaking weapons, non-stop combat and thrilling special effects. The game's 34 unique missions can be navigated with 23 different fighter planes, allowing the player to fly at amazing speeds and create spectacular explosions. By commanding the Ghost Squadron, completing missions and defending the front line, the player earns points for a chance to fly top-secret planes with devastating weapons. Players have to demonstrate they have what it takes to become a true Rebel Raider.

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk has an ESRB rating of E10+ and will have a suggested retail price of $29.99. The game will be available at retail outlets nationwide on September 16th.