San Mateo, Calif. – Oct. 8, 2009 – Wii™ owners will direct the course of civilization this fall when Hudson Entertainment launches Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem.  Exclusively downloadable for WiiWare™, the interspecies shooter is set to be published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT.  Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem is rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

“Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem combines classic shooter gameplay with a wacky take on evolution,” says Sabine Duvall, vice president of product development at Hudson Entertainment.  “It’s all about the survival of the fittest in this downloadable title.”

In Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem, players start as primates and battle lizardmen across the epochs, from primeval to medieval times.  Those who survive the battle evolve from a lowly monkey to an apeman, then caveman and finally a human knight.  The combat continues to change as the lizardmen also evolve throughout the game.  Co-op mode allows players to survive the onslaught together.

For more information on Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem, as well as other titles from Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American publishing arm of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.