Jul

DUX released for Dreamcast

Posted by John as Shmups

Here comes another 2d shooter remake that combines strategic game play with stimulating shooting.

Dux is a shooting game for Sega Dreamcast developed by HUCAST.net & KonTechs Ltd. This shmup combines traditional game play with modern shoot ‘em up features such as many bullets on-screen and an adequate scoring system. DUX completely consist out of CGI and features high-resolution with super smooth graphics thanks to Dreamcast’s 2D capabilities,

Its predecessor used to show orbiting satellites. This time around control a cute and chic, pink and orange aircraft and shoot down all the opposing forces.

Expect to enjoy smooth and vibrant movies that will surely stimulate your gaming appetites.

The tactical aspect is still present in the upcoming DUX but plays a smaller role than in Last Hope, enabling easier mastery of the game. While the tactical aspect is still included, not everything depends on your reflexes and button punching skills. You also need an intact brain with adequate memory to carry yourself through this crisis.

DUX is currently selling at a price of $27.90. It is available in Limited and Standard Edition. The Limited Edition has a bonus feature of carrying an original soundtrack that records all music in the Obvious Soundtrack and original pieces.

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Mar

Demo of Undefined Fantastic Object on March 8th

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Here comes the next Shanghai Alice/Zun/Touhou game called Undefined Fantastic Object with a demo cd to be released soon on March 8. Zun will release this demo containing up to Stage 3.

Expect to be immersed in a plot set around flying ships and UFOs. Check out this cool video:

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Feb

Ready for the 1st Valkyrie Sky Encore Beta Test?

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To all who missed out on the initial beta test of Valkyrie Sky, Yolim Communications is proud to present another exciting encore beta testing. The fun of playing this shmup lasts for a week from February 18 to 24. Check out the schedule for the Encore Beta Test.

Open : February 18, 10:00 am, (Seoul, Korean Time)

※ February 17, 08:00 pm, New York, Eastern Time
February 18, 01:00 am, London, Greenwich Mean Time

Close : February 24, 06:00 pm (Seoul, Korean Time)

※ February 24, 04:00 am, New York, Eastern Time
February 24, 09:00 am, London, Greenwich Mean Time

Start downloading the client tomorrow afternoon. If you have the client installed before, you can just patch and start the game.

Join now!

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Jan

“Blue Attack!”: A Must-Have Game For Iphone and Ipod

Posted by John as Shmups

At only $1.99, Blue Attack invades iphones and ipods which can easily win you over with its simple concept of a really solid shooter and its hefty amount of “replayability.”

Developer John Kooistra adds another simple and fun shooter as a follow up to Blue Defense (App Store) released back in November.

Blue Attack takes the offense and track down the Red invaders from the original game. Developer Kooistra has added a very meaningful degree of complexity to the game by offering upgradable ships alongside with new and improved weapons and capabilities.

Get to choose a carrier you must defend accompanied by a number of wing men that offers additional firepower to destroy the enemy ships. Each enemy formation contains a “core” that must be destroyed. Your goal is to battle each wave and annihilate all enemies before they destroy you first.

The touch and accelerometer controls are found in this shmup are effectively implemented. Unlike traditional scrolling shooters, you are afforded with gain full directional control and master your ship’s navigation in order to deliver a focused stream of firepower against your enemies. There are two modes of play: campaign and unlimited modes which both offer more than enough game play and opportunity to hone your skills.

The best feature of Blue Attack is the ship upgrade system. When you successful overcome after each wave of attackers, you achieve “resources” to spend on upgrading your ship. For example, the upgrades of having more wingmen can be purchased to increase your firepower. A number of other upgrades ranging from bombs, extra lives, faster speed, and improved handling are available. Upgrades appear to be well thought and balanced so you’ll enjoy testing out your new abilities.

Blue Attack is one interesting game with its combination of various play modes, 15 series of levels (or planets) and great upgrades. You get your money’s worth with this winner.

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Jan

R-type Dimensions Achievements Posted

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To ring in the New Year, the achievements for R-type dimensions have been posted. This could mean that the game is nearing completion and right on scheduled for the early January of 2009. The R-type achievement posted is just one of the many surprises Microsoft has and will release for 2009.

Click here to access XBOX 360 achievements page.

Xbox Live Arcade‘s record-breaking year continues to be incredible and more incredible with the long list of games coming out in 2009. Microsoft listed the following downloadable Xbox 360 games including R-type Dimensions.

Lode Runner / Tozai Games
The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai / James Silva
South Park / doublesix games
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix / Infinite Interactive
R-Type Dimensions / Tozai Games

Hefty figures to note proving the success of XBLA are 110 million free trials were downloaded since XBLA service was launched back in 2005 and 100 million Achievement from Xbox Live Arcade games amounting to 1.25 billion gamer points.

No specific price points or release dates were provided.

Click here to access XBOX 360 achievements page.

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Oct