Genki Rockets Invade iTunes

"Heavenly Star," the hit song from the Q Entertainment's videogame Lumines II, is now available for download via iTunes, both in the U.S. Japan.

The track, which is performed by the band Genki Rockets,
was produced by Q Entertainment's own Tetsuya Mizuguchi, and was nominated for the Best Song award category at the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards.

"We are delighted to introduce our first self-produced song "Heavenly Star" on iTunes. It is an important element in Q Entertainment's global entertainment and distribution strategy," said Chief Creative Officer Mizuguchi. "As the world's most popular digital download store, iTunes is a key platform for serving our existing audience as well as introducing our work to others around the world."

"Heavenly Star" is the first original song and music video produced by game producer Mizuguchi and is currently available as a background in II. It will also be introduced into Lumines Live! (Xbox Live Arcade) as the "Heavenly Star Pack" starting early January 2007 for a limited time only. Gamers can enjoy the music video in stunning HD and 5.1 surround sound as they play their way through the falling blocks.

In addition, remixes of "Heavenly Star" (Countdown remix, Glorious remix, Love remix, Space walk remix, Sunrise remix) are already underway and will be available for purchase at the iTunes Store in the near future.

via ign