Arkanoid: Eternal Battle announced
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Microids is teaming up with Taito on a new project, with the two sides today announcing Arkanoid: Eternal Battle. French studio Pastagames, whose previous work includes the likes of Rayman Legends, Pang Adventures and Pix the Cat, is handling development.
Arkanoid: Eternal Battle is a new take on the classic arcade block breaker game. It’ll come with a variety of solo and multiplayer mode, and Microids has teased the return of classic elements along with “new effects, bonuses, and features guaranteed to take veteran players by surprise”.
Here’s an initial teaser:
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Touhou Spell Bubble gains gains new update on Switch
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
This week, Taito provided the rhythm puzzle game Touhou Spell Bubble with a new update that adds significant features.
Online functionality is now a part of the game. In Ranked Match mode, players can climb the global rankings by earning rank points through victory in online battles with players from all around the world. There’s also Private Match mode, which allows players to practice online with friends to hone their skills without risk of losing rank points. Additionally, Ranked Match Records allow players to view various play statistics and Titles to show off their skills to other players. And lastly, two types of leaderboards have been added to Challenge Mode.
More: Taito, title update, Touhou Spell Bubble
Space Invaders: Invincible Collection coming to the Switch eShop in the West
Posted on 2 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch | 0 comments
According to an eShop listing, Space Invaders: Invincible Collection will be arriving digitally in the West on August 17.
The collection of arcade shooters first arrived on Switch last June, but only through limited physical copies on Strictly Limited Games’ website. Though available digitally in Japan, this will be the title’s debut on the Switch eShop in North America. Check out our original coverage here.
Arcade collection Taito Milestones announced for Switch in Japan
Posted on 2 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
According to a translation by Gematsu, Taito and Hamster have announced that a collection of classic arcade titles is arriving on Switch in Japan. Launching in February 2022, Taito Milestones includes more than 8 arcade titles. The current confirmed games in the collection are as follows:
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Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+ getting standalone release on Switch in June
Posted on 2 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Darius Cozmic Revelation debuted on Switch earlier this year in Japan and was previously confirmed for the west. The collection features G-Darius HD and Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+.
ININ Games has now announced plans to offer Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+ as a standalone release on Switch. It will be available on June 11.
Here’s an overview of Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+, along with a trailer:
Darius Cozmic Revelation – G-Darius HD update planned, adding arcade exclusive G-Darius Ver.2
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Taito today announced a major update for Darius Cozmic Revelation, specifically for G-Darius HD. The game is receiving a beginner’s mode for G-Darius as well as the addition of the rebalanced, arcade exclusive G-Darius Ver.2.
Here’s some additional information about G-Darius Ver.2 as well as a message from M2’s Naoki Horii and Yukiko Karashima:
Taito director on the possibility of bringing back the WiiWare game Space Invaders Get Even
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Space Invaders Get Even, a WiiWare game that first debuted in 2008, may have a chance at making a comeback. Taito director Yuichi Toyama sounded open to revisiting the title when asked about a potential return in an interview with Wccftech.
Toyama mentioned, “we’d love to be able to release it” if there’s enough fan demand. However, there would need to be some tinkering with the control scheme, which could be reworked with the Switch touch screen. It’s also possible to go in another direction with a bit of a different design.
Toyama’s full words:
More: interview, Space Invaders Get Even, Taito, top, Yuichi Toyama
Darius Cozmic Revelation – Additional new features detailed
Posted on 3 years ago by Elias in News, Switch | 0 comments
New information has come from Taito in regards to added features in Darius Cozmic Revelation. G-Darius HD and Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+ will see expanded content like additional game modes and more. The game should be chock full of content for its worldwide release this winter. Take a look at the full list of details as chronicled by Gematsu after the break:
More: Darius Cozmic Revelation, Taito
Space Invaders Forever footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Space Invaders Forever is here on Switch, and we have new footage of the Switch release. Check out the gameplay video below.
More: ININ Games, Space Invaders Forever, Taito
Space Invaders Forever launch trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
ININ Games and Taito have shared a launch trailer for the new Switch release Space Invaders Forever. Take a look at the video below.
