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I wonder how long we're going to keep calling out that AI was a part of the creative process.

Crazy that we're in the middle of a beat em' up renaissance, and this hasn't gotten another remaster. Absolum (which is amazing) is the closest thing we got to another Guardian Heroes.

I recall really loving Code of Princess - on the 3DS. Though something about the EX version on Switch didn't click for me. Not sure why – since on paper, EX improved on everything...

Trick Trap is a great, overlooked gem from Konami - played a bunch of it on Microsoft's ill fated Game Room platform on the 360.

Love the retro recap idea!

Sega, who has arguably made the best arcade games in history, is getting several mini arcade units packed with mostly Genesis games, displayed on a 16:9 screen.

😔

Loved Global Defense (SDI) on the SMS as a kid - it was one of those games that made me feel smarter just because I figured out how to play it.

"and a development company with poor schedule management," - assuming that is M2 he is referring to. If so, they seem to have the same issues (I'm looking at you Aleste Branch and Ubusuna).

That statue is dope.

E. Honda Grimace skin - calling it.

This better come to consoles!

Or else!

Looks great - i'll check and see if I can grab a copy after it's released.

This just reminded me that my Vectrex no longer displays a picture and is sitting in storage.... naked and afraid.

@Jrs1 Only Bounty Sisters is Switch exclusive iirc.

There are a handful of great shmups that are stuck on Switch unfortunately (All the Terrarin games and Gunvein come to mind).

If M2 delivers it's 2 projects this year, 2025 is going to be one of the best years for shmups in a long time for console owners.

Earthion
ZPF
Aleste Branch
Zaleste
Tatsujin Extreme
Bounty Sisters

Would have been awesome to get online lobbies for this.

@SlangWon Yup - I'M the reason.

Ug - that Mega Drive news sucks. Was really hoping to wait for the 16bit version, but no way am I waiting till 2026 with it coming to consoles so soon.

This was the game that introduced me to Locomalito's awesomeness. Really wish he would port it to PS4 like his other games - it's really one of this best imo.

Still have mine sitting in a box with some cards.

Still remember scanning everything in the kitchen. lol

Can't fool me - that's Harrier!

Never heard of this game before - looks kinda cool. Wonder if the PCB is easy to get...

Looks great! Consoles or just PC?

Awesome news - hope I can save Wolfy and create an alternate timeline where he lives.

@Steel76 Im hoping the Japan Megadrive cart releases before the Limited Run version

God daaaaamn - this looks good!

I received my 2017 preorder, but made the mistake of backing another project of theirs, + the game gear version of Paprium.

Live and learn i guess.

Has this been announced for consoles, or Steam only?

Weird Konami is the best Konami.

So strange they would request Ecco to be removed on a reprinted history book.

Why even bother?

A hack where Guy is playable would be awesome.

God - this game was AWFUL. Easily the biggest KS disappointment I've ever backed.

Ys was such a big moment for me as a SMS kid. Phantasy Star was my gateway into the genre, but Ys showed me how different the genre could be.

Was always fascinated with Falcom since seeing their logo on the back of the SMS case.

Hmm - bummed this requires a cartridge to work. Wonder if it will get an update that allows it to read ROMs off the SD card like other cores.

God I hope this comes to consoles.

@slider1983
Yes, they delivered Paprium (I received mine in 2020 as well - great game). But the fact is they have several projects that are still unfulfilled - so until they send people those games (or a refund), they only deliver some of the time.

@slider1983 LOL Did they?

They have $150 of mine for a "Mystery Game" since 2020, and have gotten nothing but complete radio silence from them since.

They still owe people projects they started WAY before that Paprium Kickstarter.

This reminds me of Watermelon Games and their bullsh** excuses.

@DirtyCasual There's a retail version you can easily buy. The limited editions were for people who preordered and helped fund the project (just a different cover IIRC)

@AJB83 Wow!! I’m surprised they didn’t advertise this more. That Power Drift design is what got them funded in the first place - really strange decision to make it a hidden feature when that seemed to be one of the reasons they were so successful.

@bring_on_branstons Same - I backed the PS4 version. They did refund me after asking a few times - so there’s that. I wouldn’t hold my breath for the later versions - doesn’t seem like a priority for them at all.

I backed this when it was originally shown to have Power Drift style tracks. Somewhere along the lines (after it was funded), it was changed to flat style tracks. Then they announced PS4/Xbox versions were on hold.

Glad the game came out in good shape - but I was pretty disappointed tbh.

Always loved the look of this game - didnt it also come out on the PC Engine/Turbo 16?

Sad there's no Master System.

These are up on Amazon.jp now

3DO had a disc drive. And ...Gex!

@VVLVmusic Team Pirahnha all the way.

Really looking forward to getting the copy. In case you're interested, here's a breakdown of the Limited Edition cover variants going out:

FEISAR: 299
AG Systems: 231
Goteki 45: 163
Piranha: 100
Auricom: 97
Qirex: 60
Assegai Developments: 28
Icaras: 22

That is some sweet ass cover art.

LTTP, but how is Zillion and Kung Fu Kid not on this list??

would kill for a JAMMA board that has all these games.

This is a game begging for online play - gives me Yu Yu Hakusho on the Megadrive vibes with that 4 players chaos!

Still need to pick this one up!