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Darwinia Vista shots, details

Supports 360 pad too.

Everyone's favourite shouty UK indie, Introversion, has released some screenshots and details of its new Vista-compatible version of excellent strategy game Darwinia.

Available from the MSN Games website for US$ 19.95, the new Vista version supports the Xbox 360 controller and the operating system's parental system, and slots neatly into the Vista games explorer and media centre.

Ported from OpenGL to Direct3D, the new version also introduces enhanced visuals - better explosions, reflective water effects and Darwinian "auras" getting a mention - while existing fans might be lured by the addition of three new levels, called Jailbreak, Stronghold and Doomsday.

Check out a slightly deformed handful of screenshots elsewhere on the site.