New 2D Shooters at AOU 2007: Otomedius, Exzeal, and Muchi Muchi Pork

There was a lot of shmup action being shown off at Japan’s AOU 2007 (Japanese Amusement Machines Operators Union)…
Otomedius
One of the biggest stories of the show is Konami’s apparent successor to the Parodius franchise. it has the same quirky and sexy feel, but also will include networking and touchscreen capabilities (supposedly for locking [...]

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Ikaruga May Be Coming To XBox Live Arcade

This is basically a rumor, but there is some solid evidence that one of the games from my XBox Live Wishlist might become a reality.
According to Eurogamer, Ikaruga, the cult classic 2D shooter from Treasure apparently has shown up on the XBox 360’s top-secret (only for developers and journalists) area, Partnernet.
Eurogamer stated,
“There are two downloads [...]

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Wii Virtual Console Updates: R-Type III, Xevious, & Moto Roader

Released Today:
R-Type III – 2D Shooter – Super Nintendo
| Wikipedia Entry | Review | Screenshots |
Xevious – 2D Shooter – NES
| Wikipedia Entry| Review | Screenshots |
Moto Roader – Racing – TG16
| Review | Screenshots |

Newly Announced Future Releases…

Metroid – NES

Super Mario World – SNES

Kirby’s Adventure – NES

Punch-Out – NES

Kid Icarus – NES

Duck [...]

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