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Sturmjäger Release Date: Byteproduct's Shmup Heads to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series and PC on January 14, 2027
Sturmjäger, a new horizontally-scrolling shmup from German developer Byteproduct with music by Rafel Dyll, launches January 14, 2027 on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox...
Earthion Neo Geo Port: Could Yuzo Koshiro’s Mega Drive-Style Shooter Join SNK’s Neo Geo?
Following renewed interest in classic ports after Tokyo Game Show news, fans and developers are discussing whether Ancient's Earthion — a Mega Drive-minded 2D shooter...
Psikyo Memories Revealed at TGS 2026: Classic Shmups Headed to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Edia has revealed Psikyo Memories at Tokyo Game Show 2026, an upcoming collection of classic Psikyo shoot 'em ups announced for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2....
GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port Confirmed as Blast Processing Arcade Completes 16‑Bit Conversion
Blast Processing Arcade has finished a Mega Drive port of GG Aleste 3, the Game Gear-origin shmup included in M2's 2020 Aleste Collection. Read the details on...
M2 Warns Fan Porters as Blast Processing Arcade Declares GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port '100% Complete'
M2 president Naoki Horii asks fans to halt an unauthorized Mega Drive port after Blast Processing Arcade announces completion of a GG Aleste 3 conversion. Background...
M2 Warns Fan Ports Could Block Official Mega Drive Release of GG Aleste 3
M2 president Naoki Horii says fan-made Mega Drive ports of GG Aleste 3 could make official releases impossible. Blast Processing Arcade claims its MD port is complete;...
GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port: M2 Pushes Back as Blast Processing Arcade Private Video Sparks Debate
Blast Processing Arcade's claimed Mega Drive port of GG Aleste 3 goes private after M2's president warns fan ports could block future official releases. Timeline,...
Birdcage release date: Polygon Bird Games' shmup arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox September 23
Polygon Bird Games' debut shmup Birdcage, published by Eastasiasoft, launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 23 after a Steam debut in November...
Yoko Kobayashi Fantasy Zone Designer Revealed — Opa Opa Creator Confirmed
New interview reveals Yoko Kobayashi, credited as Matilda Yoko, designed the characters for Sega's Fantasy Zone, including mascot Opa Opa. Coverage of the 40th...
Nintendo Switch 2’s Enhanced Kickstand Makes TATE Mode a Dream for Retro Shooter Fans
Discover how the Nintendo Switch 2’s upgraded kickstand transforms vertical shooter gameplay in TATE mode, offering greater stability for shmup enthusiasts.
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Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol. 2 Launches on Steam and GOG: Four Classic Shmups Arrive August 24, 2023
Bitwave Games brings four classic Toaplan shmups—Slap Fight, Flying Shark, Fire Shark, and Hellfire—to Steam and GOG in the new Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection...