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Raiden IV Release Powers Up With Limited Edition

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:40:05 MDT

Raiden IV is coming to North American Xbox 360s, thanks to publisher UFO Interactive. The better news is that the top-down shooter won't be unceremoniously released. It's getting double the "limited edition" treatment.

Of course, we're not getting night vision goggles or a replica plasma beam upgrade in the box, but something a little more straightforward — an exclusive soundtrack. The amusingly localized "Ultimate of Raiden" soundtrack will ship alongside the game disc, with retailer GameStop—brace for it!—getting its own limited edition package, complete with digital artbook.

UFO says the "secret file" artbook will contain concept art, boss and enemy data, and game strategies. Clearly for the serious Raiden fan.

The game shoots up retail this September. We're sure you'll find a place for it on your list of Fall purchases.

More Raiden Coming To North American Xbox 360s

Michael McWhertor — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:40:27 MDT

No, not that Raiden. Raiden IV, the top down scrolling shmup released in Japan for the Xbox 360 last year year is headed to North America, courtesy of publisher UFO Interactive.

The publisher has confirmed to 1UP (and does a new ESRB rating) that the most recent entry in the long-running Raiden shooter series will grace these shores in August. With Raiden Fighters Aces just recently released by publisher Valcon for the Xbox 360, this will be a very Raiden year.

If you're new to the Raiden series, make sure to pick up the budget priced compilation prior to Raiden IV's domestic release, so you can be up to speed on the series deep story, which tells the tale of thousands of things being shot by jets and explosions happening.

Raiden 4 Coming to North America [1UP]

Shooting Game Historica Keeps On Shootin' With Vol. 3

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:20:00 MDT

Volumes one and two of Yujin's line of shooting game (shmup!) inspired capsule toys covered most of the classics: R-Type, Gradius, Fantasy Zone. Now it's time to dig a little deeper into what the plasticsmiths at Yujin call "Shooting Game Historica," with a new batch of five shooter ships getting the capsule toy treatment.

The new stars of the Shooting Game Historica, volume three, are from the following games:
- Raiden
- In the Hunt
- Soukyuu Gurentai/Terra Diver
- Wolf Fang
- Granada

I'll take one of those Raiden ships and the In The Hunt submarine to go, please. Here's to hoping that Capcom signs on for Shooting Game Historica fun and brings us some Side Arms and Forgotten Worlds capsule toy joy.

Gashapon Shooting Game History volume 3 [Shoot The Core via GameSetWatch]

Raiden IV for Xbox 360 Delayed

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:20:00 MDT

Those looking to pick up the Xbox 360 port of arcade shooter Raiden IV on September 11th in Japan, bad news. The release date has been pushed back to October 2nd so developer Moss can increase the Xbox 360 version's quality. And that's not necessarily a bad thing! Just a time consuming one.

『Xbox 360 雷電Ⅳ』発売延期のお知らせ [Moss via INH's Raiden IV Blog via Siliconera]

Raiden IV Flying Onto Xbox 360

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:00:00 MDT

If you need further proof that the Xbox 360 is your shooter console, here ya go: Raiden IV has been announced for the Microsoft machine. Developer Moss is porting the arcade shmup to the home console and will offer new aircrafts via DLC. For a limited time, the game's soundtrack will be included as well. Raiden IV is out September 11th in Japan.

First Details About Xbox 360 Raiden IV Home Port

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 MDT

The upcoming issue of Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has the first details about the Raiden IV home port. The game will be hitting the Xbox 360 and will feature the standard arcade game, plus two new stages, LIVE and the ability to share replay saves with online buddies. There's even an option for vertical ("tate") for those with swivel arm HD TVs who want that true vertical shooting experience. Game shoots up Japanese Xbox 360s this September.

First Raiden IV 360 Details [Arcade Renaissance]

Raiden IV 360 Bound?

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:20:02 MST

Who knew that the Xbox 360 would be the space shooter savior this generation? According to the kids at Team Fremont, UFO Interactive product manager Chong Ahn revealed that they'll be following up Raiden III publishing duties on the PlayStation 2 with an Xbox 360 port of the Taito X arcade sequel Raiden IV. The actual distribution method has yet to be decided, but we'll take what we can get.

Wow. That means we could see Ikaruga, Project Sylpheed, Raiden IV, and Senko no Ronde all coming to North American Xbox 360s this year. Amazing. Michael McWhertor

Raiden IV Coming To The U.S.! [Team Fremont]