Radiant Silvergun, the spiritual progenitor of Ikaruga, is coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 next year, Microsoft said at its Tokyo Game Show news conference. The title is being developed by Treasure, the original studio behind both games.
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Treasure’s classic puzzle-shooter for the Nintendo 64 and Dreamcast gets the big-screen sequel it deserves later this year with Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury for Xbox Live Arcade. Giant robots and fruit for everyone!
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Due out this Sunday, shoot-em-up Sin & Punishment: Star Successor is a bullet-filled video game that paints a tapestry of enemies and damage for you to weave your way through.
Some potentially sad – but not unexpected – news for hardcore Wii gamers. We’ve just heard from Nintendo’s local office that the Wii sequel to cult N64 shooter Sin & Punishment looks like it won’t be released in Australia.