Gradius confirmed for Game Boy Advance

Konami has confirmed that it will be bringing its seminal shooter Gradius to Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance later this year.

Gradius is the masterpiece of Konami’s Nemesis team and boasts one of the finest pedigrees in gaming history. Pioneering the power-up culture Gradius springs from the loins of the classics Salamander, Nemesis and Parodius.

The new game, called Gradius Galaxies, will have eight brand new levels and will feature massive animated bosses.