As Close To A New Game Boy Game As We're Going To Get
I miss the days of dash attacks, the platformers of yesteryear. I miss Rocket Knight Adventure, and Mischief Makers. Lucky for me, The Joylancer: Legendary Motor Knight scratches that itch.
Legendary Arcade Shooter Ikaruga Is Getting A PC Version
After the vertical shoot-em-up's arcade debut in 2001, it was ported over to several home consoles: the GameCube, the Dreamcast, and even the Xbox 360 via the Live Arcade. Heck, there was even an Android port released this January. Now, it's the PC's turn.
Here's an Odd-Looking 3DS Attachment
Gaist Crusher is an upcoming 3DS game from Capcom and Treasure of Sin & Punishment and Ikaruga fame. Gaist Crusher is aimed at kids. And it has one strange-looking add-on.
The Coolest Japanese Video Games With Over The Top Action
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You don't need to worry about Japanese developers when it comes to creating an insane, over-the-top frenzy on the screen. It's in their veins.
Treasure Isle and FishVille Are the First Zynga Games to Die
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Last month Zynga revealed that 13 of its lesser-performing Facebook games would be closed in order to make the social side of the company less of a massive disappointment. Yesterday players of FishVille and Treasure Isle were informed that those games would be closing up shop on December 5.
Dear Santa, Please Send me This Ikaruga Model, Thanks, From Luke
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Japanese collectible company Kotobukiya will soon be releasing this small, 6" version of Ikaruga's Hitekki Genkei fighter.
Treasure Yasushi Suzuki's Art From Games Like Ikaruga, Sin & Punishment
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While not a games artist per se, seeing as he does work for everything from books to comics, Yasushi Suzuki still has his fans in the world of video games. Particularly amongst followers of Japanese developers Treasure.
Radiant Silvergun Flies onto Xbox Live
In Japan, Venerated shooter Radiant Silvergun is coming to the Xbox 360 on September 14 for 1,200 Microsoft Points. [Treasure]
Privacy is a Game for Zynga
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Zynga's bajillion dollar bid to go public came with oodles of fun insight into the company, thanks to that filing with the securities and exchange commission. It also landed around the same time that the Facebook game developer launched a new game, one all about your privacy.
Get a Good Look at Guardian Heroes HD In Motion for the First Time
GameSpot takes a look at Sega's newly announced Xbox Live Arcade port of Saturn classic Guardian Heroes in the latest On The Spot. Whether you prefer the original Saturn sprites or the filtered visual upgrade—not my cup of tea—you're probably going to get excited about Guardian Heroes one more time today.
Guardian Heroes for Xbox Live Arcade Looks Awful, But Don't Lose Hope!
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Sega announced earlier today that it would bring Sega Saturn great Guardian Heroes to Xbox Live Arcade. Awesome, right? Everyone loves a Treasure game! Not awesome? First screen shots of the XBLA port of Guardian Heroes.
Sega Saturn Classic Guardian Heroes Coming to Xbox Live Arcade
Sega is bringing an enhanced version of Treasure's Saturn beat-em-up Guardian Heroes to Xbox Live Arcade this fall, complete with enhanced HD graphics, online cooperative play, and an online versus mode supporting up to 12 players at once. Rejoice!
Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury Is Out Next Month
We won't have long to wait to get our trigger fingers on Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury, as it's been revealed the game will be out on Xbox Live Arcade on May 4.
Bangai-O HD Says There Is No Such Thing As "Too Many Missiles"
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Classic explosion simulator Bangai-O is getting a HD re-release on Xbox Live Arcade this Spring. While the graphics have been improved since the N64/Dreamcast original, the batshit crazy obsession with missiles remains.
Oh My God, There Are Bullets Everywhere
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Over ten years since it was first released on the Dreamcast, Bangai-O is back, and boy, are you in for some bullets.
Model Of Classic Shooter Painted In Pure Beauty
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Ikaruga, the 2001 shoot'em up, is a gorgeous looking game. So if an Ikaruga model is going to be an accurate reproduction, it needs to be gorgeous. This finished model does not disappoint.
In Praise Of The New Game Plus
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Last week, I played through Dead Space 2. This week, I'll see it through to the end one more time, perhaps having more fun, feeling less stressed, better appreciating its immense technical and visual artistry. Let's hear it for New Game Plus.
The Return Of Radiant Silvergun Spawns A Pricey Arcade Stick
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Beloved, coveted Sega Saturn shoot 'em up Radiant Silvergun is coming to Xbox Live Arcade in 2011, thanks to developer Treasure. So too may a Radiant Silvergun arcade stick from Hori, but only if you really, really want it.
Treasure's Bangai-O HD Delayed For A Very Good Reason
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Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury, the Xbox Live Arcade update to the Treasure series that gets a surprising amount of attention, will not be coming out this year as originally planned. Don't worry, there's a happy ending to this story.
Radiant Silvergun Coming to Xbox 360
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Radiant Silvergun, the spiritual progenitor of Ikaruga, is coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 next year, Microsoft said at its Tokyo Game Show news conference. The title is being developed by Treasure, the original studio behind both games.