Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute announced for Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Taito has announced Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute, an updated version of the classic arcade shoot ’em up originally released in 1995. Switch will be getting it later this month.
Layer Section is the home console version of the arcade game RayForce, which released on SEGA Saturn. Galactic Attack comes into play as that is the overseas version of Layer Section.
New features are planned such as rewind, Slow Mode, online rankings, and more.
Here’s a bunch of additional information about Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute:
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Taito Milestones coming west in April
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Taito Milestones now has a release date in the west. Based on an eShop listing and retailers, the collection is releasing on April 15, 2022.
Taito Milestones first appeared in Japan back in February. It was previously confirmed for North America and Europe, but a specific date wasn’t shared as part of the announcement.
More: ININ Games, Taito, Taito Milestones
Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!! announces major update
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Taito has announced a major free update for Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party!!!!, its rhythm game for Switch. It will include a couple of new characters and tracks as well, some new online features, and more.
Here’s some additional information:
Taito Milestones confirmed for English release in the west
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ININ Games’ partnership with Taito continues, as the company today announced that it has plans to offer Taito Milestones for Switch in the west and in English.
Taito Milestones was first announced back in June. At the time, it had only been confirmed for Japan. This is the first time we’re hearing about a western launch for Taito Milestones, which will include full English support.
As a reminder, Taito Milestones will include the games listed below:
More: Hamster, Taito, Taito Milestones
Arkanoid: Eternal Battle announced
Posted on 4 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:
More: Arkanoid: Eternal Battle, Microids, Pastagames, Taito
Touhou Spell Bubble gains gains new update on Switch
Posted on 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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:
