List of 360 Shmups

Just a personal list for my own reference:

Physical Releases:

Senko no Ronde Rev.X - Jul 25, 2006 / I own the LE version
Shikigami no Shiro III - Dec 12, 2007 / Jap version
Senko no Ronde Rev.X - Mar 04, 2008 (Platinum Collection)/ Don't own will pick up if I see it cheap
Raiden Fighters Aces - Mar 25, 2008 / Own the Jap version will pick up US if I see it cheap
Raiden IV - Sep 30, 2008 / Own Jap version will pick up the US release if I see it cheap
Otomedius Gorgeous - Nov 19, 2008 / Jap version owned
Dodonpachi Daioujou Black Label Extra - Feb 19, 2009 / 1st print version with tip/art book included owned
Shooting Love 200X - Feb 19, 2009 / Still yet to purchase
Death Smiles - Apr 24, 2009 / Jap Limited Edition owned
Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta - Jun 25, 2009 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Mushihimesama Futari - Nov 26, 2009 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
ESPGaluda II - Feb 25, 2010 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Otomedius Gorgeous (Platinum Collection) - March 11, 2010 / Will pick up if I see it cheap
Deathsmiles (Platinum Collection) - April 8, 2010 / Will pick up if I see cheap
Ketsui - Apr 22, 2010 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Senko no Ronde DUO - May 20, 2010 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Death Smiles II X - May 27, 2010 / Jap Limited Editon Owned
Mamoru-kun wa Norowarete Shimatta - Jun 29, 2010 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Strike Witches Shirogane no Tsubasa - July 29, 2010 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Radirgy Noah - Oct 28, 2010 / Jap Version owned
Mushihimesama Futari (Platinum Collection) - Nov 11, 2010 / Will pick up if I see Cheap
Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu - Nov 25, 2010 / Jap Limited Editon Owned
Dodonpachi Daifukkatsu: Black Label - Feb 3, 2011 / Still to Purchase
Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets - February 24, 2011 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Bullet Soul - Apr 7, 2011 / Jap Version Owned
Eschatos - Apr 7, 2011 / Jap Version Owned
Otomedius Excellent - Apr 21, 2011 / Jap Version Owned
ESPGaluda II (Platinum Collection) - Apr 28, 2011 / Will pick up if I see cheap
Akai Katana - May 26, 2011 / Jap Limited Edition Owned
Deathsmiles II X - Nov 10, 2011 (Platinum Collection) / Will pick up if I see cheap

>Others

US

Deathsmiles LE
Qubed
Otomedius Excellent LE

Uk

Wartech
Deathsmiles
Dodonpacho Resurrection
Popcap Hits Vol.2
Arcade Unplugged
Arcade Hits
Namco Hits Virtual Arcade - Still to buy

XBLA releases:

Aegis Wing - 2007 (US Marketplace only)
Ikaruga - 2008
Triggerheart Excelica - 2008
Omega Five - 2008
R-Type Dimensions - 2009
Raystorm HD - 2010
Space Invaders: Infinity Gene - 2010
King of Fighters: Sky Stage - 2010
Guwange - 2010
Strania - 2011
Trouble Witches Neo - 2011
Bangai-O: Missile Fury - 2011
Radiant Silvergun - 2011

Geoff's Top Ten Most Anticipated Games 2012 PT.1

Another huge year for gaming, I’ve decided to pull together my 10 most anticipated games of 2012. This will form the basis of a video I'm planning to upload in the next few days.


10. Darkness II - I loved the underrated original which played better after the first few levels were trudged through, the game went to some very sick and twisted places and the actual implementation of the darkness in the game was very novel and original. The sequel seems to ramp this up even more and I’m really looking forward to this. Released 10/02/12 – I’ve opted for the 360 LE which has more DLC than the standard version.


9. Catherine – Mad, bonkers, Japanese, and a bit seedy. Released 10/02/12 I’ve preordered the PS3 Stray Sheep Special edition, you get a lot of crap with it, man February is going to be an expensive month.




8. Halo 4 – Otherwise know as the return of the Master Chief in my mind!! I love this series and hopefully the change of developer will shake the series up a bit, don’t get me wrong I loved 3, in fact I think it’s my favourite game in the series. However by the end of Reach the game formula seems a bit samey, the game needs to evolve in order to stay relevant in my opinion. Released Autumn 2012 Wouldn’t be surprised if this slipped.


7. GTA V – Always a big deal when a new game comes out in the series and the title always delivers on home consoles. Little is known about the game except it appears to be set in Los Santos and that the game resembles the mighty San Andreas which is no bad thing in my opinion. The game looks sprawling and hopefully will have a bit more to do in it than GTA4. This is going to be huge!! Released Possibly 2012



6. Bioshock Infinite – Easily my favourite FPS series and with Ken Levine back at the helm this can only be a fascinating adventure. Early indications are good, the game looks startlingly different and yet similar to BS1 & 2. Released 01/06/12 Going to plump for the 360 version unless the PS3 port is drastically better. Surly there will be special editions…

Part 2 tomorrow.

Picked up Zone of Enders Second Runner the other day, the PAL version sells at a real premium so I was pleased to pick it up for £12 from an Amazon seller. I was really surprised when it turned up at my house on Friday brand new and sealed!!

I'm a huge fan of the original and this seems to be much less linear than it's predecessor

Anyway I think the artwork on this version is brilliant and I've heard great things about the game too.

Arcade Cabs Spotted at Leeds Royal Armouries

I was shocked and presently surprised to see this set of arcade cabs in Leeds Royal Armouries. It's been years since I saw an arcade machine in Leeds centre and finding examples of Ghosts 'n' Goblins and 1942 were especially welcome because they were childhood friends. The best thing is that the Armouries are 10 mins walk from work! Pumped a few credits into 1942 and it was so much fun even though I don't remember the game being so tough!

Cabinets pictured left to right: Ghosts 'n' Goblins, 1942, Street Fighter II, Samurai Showdown.

Under Defeat HD - New Update

I wrote last month about the recent announcement from G.Rev about a port of Under Defeat on the PS3/360 early next year.

http://gmintyfresh.blogspot.com/2011/10/under-defeat-hd-ps3360.htm

More details about the release emerged yesterday:

G.rev is pleased to announce Under Defeat HD for the XBox 360 & PS3!!

Under Defeat HD
Platform: XBox 360, PS3
Release Date: Spring 2011
Genre: Vertical-scrolling shoot'em up
Price: Regular Edition - 5,600 yen (5,880 yen, tax included)
Limited Edition - 7,980 yen (8,379 yen, tax included)
Limited Edition includes the official strategy DVD and soundtrack (CD) + special packaging

Classic helicopter shoot'em up Under Defeat storms to gaming front lines in 2012. First released in 2005 for arcades, the later Dreamcast version has since become a premium item. G.rev has been very thankful for the high level of demand from fans to bring the game to a next gen console, and we are pleased to present details on the XBox 360 & PS3 ports.

■ Destructive Realism
Rumbling tank suspensions. Explosions and flumes of smoke. Trees blown back with the blasts.
Under Defeat pushed to the limits of the Dreamcast's graphics quality, presenting the battlefield in full 3D with realistic detail. Though the gameplay stays true to the simplicity of a traditional 2D-shooter, Under Defeat's expressionism allows gamers to indulge in the pleasure of blowing digital things up.

■ All new Remix Mode
Under Defeat HD is not just a port of the original title. In addition to the arcade version, the all new Remix Mode (temporary name) makes full use of 16:9 televisions. More details to come, so stay tuned.

■ Limited Reproduction Edition
UD HD will be available in regular and limited edition versions.
The limited edition includes:
1) Kami ・ Strategy DVD*. Video of expert game play and HOW TO tutorial for the arcade version
2) NEW ORDER Soundtrack (temporary title). Rising game music composer Yosuke Yasui of Super Sweep, who worked on titles such as Mamoru-kun is Cursed! and Eschatos, brings his talent to make a renewed Under Defeat soundtrack!
3) Plus! Special Limited Edition box featuring an original illustration by character designer Nanashiki Yamamoto

Fans will also be happy to hear that the game package design of the limited edition will be based on the original Dreamcast limited edition design!

■ More news to come!
We will be back in a few days with more details on the limited edition, Remix Mode and more!!

*The Kami ・ Strategy DVD includes re-edited footage used in INH's INSANITY DVD THE SOLDIER OF FORTUNE "UNDER DEFEAT" (published by TEAM ENTERTAINMENT, April 2011).

Games I'm Playing Today - 09/11/2011

I'm currently switching between the following games:

Darksiders - PS3, Such an underrated game I love my slash em ups and this is a classic. I like the building of the character in this one with each power up there is a sense your character is becoming more god-like. Interesting graphical style too.

GT5 - PS3, Picked up the collectors edition last week and I'm completely blown away by the sheer amount of cars and how many events there are to take place in. Seems to be a bit more accessible than some of the previous incarnations too. One of the worst install times I've ever seen though, pathetic

Radient Silvergun HD - Still stunnning! Treasure must be applauded for the qulaity of the port, there's a lot of game here for 1200 points. I love the inclusion of the Saturn version is here in all it's greatness as well as the stripped down arcade port. The enhanced graphics in the arcade version look stunning too. Makes me want Treasure to release that original 360 shooter they started working on - Project RS3.

Sturmwind Limited Edition Confirmed!

Confirmation today that the Limited Edition of Sturmwind does indeed exist and is available to buy on the Redspotgames internet site, it looks lovely.

Oh yes and of course I've ordered this!!

Standard Edition - Pictured Above

Limited Edition




http://www.redspotgames.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=34

http://www.redspotgames.com/