Taito Corporation announced in a press release that they will be releasing Space Invaders Extreme on the Nintendo DS and Sony PlayStation Portable in North America this June 17. DS owners will also be getting Arkanoid DS on the same day.

Gamers who plan on picking up Space Invaders Extreme for either of the two handhelds, may want to know that the classic Space Invaders design has been revamped with new graphics and background movies. Here's a complete feature list of this upcoming game:

• New Look: The classic design of the original SPACE INVADERS, now with revamped graphics and new background movies that add to the game’s excitement.
• New Music: Get in the groove with up-beat techno tunes that are synched to gameplay.
• New Mini-Games: Experience varied gameplay with mini-games (Rounds) that are launched mid-game – they add to the fun, and are a good way to rack up points.
• New Twists: Discover exciting twists to the classic game that provide swift, fast-paced game play.
• New Multiplayer Element: Battle against a friend with the all-new multiplayer element, available on both platforms.

Those who are eyeing Arkanoid DS will be excited to know that this classic game has been updated as well with three game modes, two- and four-player multiplayer options, new backgrounds and icons, as well as a soundtrack from Taito's award-winning sound team Zuntata.