Friday, August 19, 2022
Review: Turrican Anthology I and II for Switch
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
NEWS: Taito Egret II Mini is out!
No coins needed - The EGRET II mini is now available
Play 40 of the most iconic TAITO games on a miniature version of the legendary arcade machine - a piece of playable gaming history in your own home!
Stuttgart, Germany - 09 August, 2022: ININ Games today launches the EGRET II mini with an exclusive blue color scheme. Shipping with 40 pre-installed games, a rotating screen, and an adjustable joystick, the miniature version of the legendary arcade cabinet provides an old-school arcade feeling right in your living room!
The launch of the EGRET II mini has been highly anticipated by fans and critics alike, with several journalists praising the console as a “playable history book” (Destructoid) and “a gorgeous, high-quality device that does a tremendous job of capturing Taito's impressive arcade legacy” (Retrogamer).
The new accolades trailer provides an overview of the impressive, positive feedback from critics around the world.
The EGRET II mini is designed to be the ultimate way of experiencing classic TAITO arcade games. After plugging it in, fans can immediately start playing the 40 pre-installed games with Bubble Bobble or Darius Gaiden, among other amazing classics. Additionally, the developers at TAITO are considering “to add more games in the future, if the opportunity arises, and [would] love to release more and more games [...] as time goes on.”
Just like the original arcade machine, the mini arcade cabinet sports a 5-inch 4:3 rotating monitor. Thanks to that, players can rotate their screen to play games horizontally or vertically - for the most authentic way to enjoy arcade games. Fans looking to take things one step further can also use the EGRET II mini - Paddle and Trackball Game Expansion Set (also separately available), which adds ten additional, classic TAITO games on an SD card - bringing the total game number to 50! Turn the paddle and use the trackball of the unique controller included in this set to take control of this part of gaming history!
The features of the EGRET II mini:
A total of 40 pre-installed games, including true arcade classics
5-inch 4:3 rotating monitor (1024×768 resolution) for horizontal and vertical alignment and an optimal adaptation to the selected game
6-button arcade layout and joystick that is individually adjustable for each game – easily switch from 8 directions to 4 directions
HDMI output to also play the games on TV
Two USB Type-A controller ports for the additional, optional EGRET II mini controllers
SD card slot to add even more games
Own integrated sound through stereo speakers
Special in-game features like: Save states, adjustable lives and rapid-fire
The EGRET II mini ‑ Limited Blue Edition (standalone console) and all three additional controllers are now available via ININ Games’ partner site Gamesrocket or as EGRET II mini - Arcade Cabinet Blue Edition and Game Center Blue Edition, including exclusive physical collectibles and additional controllers via Strictly Limited Games.
Monday, August 1, 2022
NEWS! Taito's Ray-series returns!
TAITO’s legendary vertical shoot ‘em up Ray-series returns!
Honouring the awesome Ray-games, two separate collections are heading to the West for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® 4
Stuttgart, Germany - 01 August, 2022 - ININ Games announce today that they will bring the legendary Ray-series of vertical shooters to the West, in partnership with TAITO, both digitally and boxed for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation® 4 (PS4), with the release planned for 2023.
As one of the most iconic vertical shoot ‘em ups (shmup), the Ray-series is a popular brand of legendary developer TAITO. First introduced in February 1994, with the release of RayForce for the TAITO F3 arcade, the series quickly became one of the most popular arcade games of its time. Also known as Gunlock or Galactic Attack outside of Japan, it was followed by two sequels with RayStorm and RayCrisis, both featuring polygon-based 3D graphics instead of sprite-based ones.
To honour this shoot ‘em up icon's legacy, there will be not only one, but two special collections heading to the West with pre-orders starting shortly.
The RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection was devised by ININ Games, to combine the best the Ray-series has to offer, for shoot ‘em up fans around the world at an affordable price point of 39,99 EUR/USD. RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection includes the original RayStorm and RayCrisis and their respective HD versions, known for their exciting gameplay. This exclusive Western compilation will be available as a boxed retail edition and for download.
On top of that, ININ Games is also bringing TAITO’s original Japanese Ray'z Arcade Chronology to the West. This collection further adds the classic game that started it all, RayForce, and will be available to download for 49,99 EUR/USD.
RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection (available as boxed edition and for digital download)
RayStorm
RayStorm NEO HD
RayCrisis
RayCrisis HD
Ray'z Arcade Chronology (available for digital download)
RayForce
RayStorm
RayStorm NEO HD
RayCrisis
RayCrisis HD
Once again involved in the porting of the games to modern consoles like for previous TAITO classics, are the masters of remastering at M2! The games will come with HD graphics, a great soundtrack and additional features and gadgets.
A limited Ray-series collection for the biggest fans out there with an exclusive extra never been released on cartridge before
As a special way of honoring this great series, Strictly Limited Games have created an exclusive Limited and Collector’s Edition for Ray'z Arcade Chronology containing several physical collectibles - a great addition to every collection of video games or for those who love the classic shmup! These editions will also include the previously unreleased prototype “R-Gear”, the original planned successor of RayForce! Pre-orders for these exclusive editions are already live and only at strictlylimitedgames.com