We’re initiating launch sequence on sending Rocketmen out into the wide world of XBLA (March 5th) and PSN (March 6th). Here’s the official line on the game:

Join Nick Sion, Alec Mink and the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled, frenzied struggle to free the Solar System from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra! Rocketmen®: Axis of Evil provides non-stop multiplayer action with role-playing game elements, including customizable characters and an engaging story, all wrapped in the game’s distinctive cel-shaded art style. Play with up to four players in co-op mode and blast anything that moves.

Think multiplayer Robotron-style run+shoot, with 10x the bullets, bosses, full character customization, a crazy amount of gameplay, and an actual story. A funny one even. If you don’t believe me, check out the Rocketmen webisodes . As encouragement, we’re running a little contest. Watch the webisodes and get into the Rocketmen universe. If you can tell me what Nick Scion is eating during the Venusian wrestling match, send in your answer to contest@capcom.com. We’ll draw a winner at random from all correct entries and get you a free copy of the game. For more Rocketmen goodness, including screens, gameplay vids, and a producer interview, click here .