Battle Garegga goes Limited

M2s fantastic PS4 port of Battle Garegga is getting a release from Limited Run Games on May 10th.

The Limited Collector's Edition will include the soundtrack on both CD and LP and a Blu-ray with a new documentary, M2: The Complete Works, on the M2 game development team. Our old friend Serrax from Bullet Heaven has made the music for the documentary.

Here's the trailer for the documentary:

Battle Garegga is of course already available in physical form for the PS4 in Asia but it's not english-friendly. Depending on pricing (and i'm guessing it's gonna be mighty pricey) I might skip this even though I'd love that documentary.

Playing catch-up

M2STG has just announced a bunch of great things: ESPrade is coming (probably to PS4, I haven't seen platform mentioned), Battle Garegga is coming to Nintendo Switch and there's also an announcement surrounding Aleste 30th Anniversary coming next summer. ESPrade is the pre-cursor to Espgaluda and has to my knowledge never had a console release before. It's CAVE at it's best so this is very welcome.

As previously mentioned, Super Hydorah was coming to Nintendo Switch and it is out now (released Nov. 15th).

Battle Garegga rev.2016 patched

Battle Garegga rev.2016 for PlayStation 4 has been updated:

Details from M2STG.

Everything is right with the world again

The Korean physical edition of Battle Garegga Rev.2016 for PlayStation 4 has returned to Play-Asia.


Get it while it lasts!

Korean physical disc version of Battle Garegga Rev.2016 in the wild

Korean scalpers are selling the Battle Garegga Rev.2016 PlayStation 4 physical disc version on eBay, it is unclear why Play-Asia and its competitors delisted it and aren't selling it.

There has been no word of a physical release of this game in any other territory and the PS4 is region free. If you want a physical copy act now, this title will only rise in price.

Battle Garegga Rev.2016 gets physical

Play-Asia has listed an asian edition of Battle Garegga Rev.2016 for PlayStation 4 as an upcoming physical release. Coming early next year. PlayStation 4 is region-free so this is just a matter of waiting...

Update: Play-Asia has removed the listing but Battle Garegga is confirmed as a limited edition physical release for PS4 on Dec. 6th in South Korea (obviously).

A new Battle Garegga Rev.2016 trailer

Battle Garegga Rev.2016, not just for PS4 any more

So, yeah, that just happened!

M2 goes west (I hope)

M2 has opened an english site with their PS4 exclusive STGs Battle Garegga Rev.2016 and Dangun Feveron on it. This suggest they are heading for a western release.

You could buy them right now if you create a japanese PSN account but it's a bit tricky. This way everyone wins!

Sorcer Striker coming to PS4

In what can only be described as a huge news day for shmups, M2 has announced that the third installment of their Shot Trigger series will be arcade shooter Sorcer Striker.

Seeing as Battle Garegga Rev.2016 and Dangun Feveron are the previous titles in the series I think we can expect an excellent port. And it's a game I haven't played either, make sure you have a japanese PSN account to buy these titles!

We already know that Ketsui is in the works in the series as well.

Evolving from Disco, Ketsui style!

With Dangun Feveron now released on japanese PSN for PS4 M2 just announced that Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi, CAVEs famed bullet hell shooter will be released in the same series. Though no platform was announced it seems logical to assume that this will be a japanese PSN download only game for PS4 just like Battle Garegga REV.2016 and Dangun Feveron.


To me this is one of CAVEs most brutal games. Punishingly difficult but lovely art design and a great soundtrack.

Updated trailer for Raizing/Eighting DLC for DBCS

EDIT: The DLC pack was released on this day!

Dat Raizing/Eighting DLC pack for DBCS?

The 4th DLC pack will be flying into action on 19th February!
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2251/
PSN (PS4 & Vita): Links available on launch.
DLC pack 4 features 3 ships from 8ing games: Battle Garegga, Mahoudaisakusen/Sorcer Striker and Soukyuugurentai/Terra Diver. Once again each one features both the original music plus remixes from some of the best shooting game composers in Japan.
Battle Garegga
http://store.steampowered.com/app/540680
The PS4 version has been receiving high praise thanks to the wizards at M2 and their Shot Triggers label, so get ready to dive into battle courtesy of Grev’s interpretation of Garegga in DariusBurst CS! The DLC will allow you to play the Wild Snail, with its option formation and flame thrower. Grev have even added the medal collection system from Garegga!
Remix tracks courtesy of Nob Shioda (Recca, Isolated Warrior, Fastest Lap)
- Into the Leaden Clouds
- Subversive Awareness GaRecca Remix
Mahoudaisakusen/Sorcer Striker
http://store.steampowered.com/app/540682
8ing/Raizing's first release featured a sword and sorcery + steampunk mashup, so Miyamoto, the samurai dragon should feel right at him battling robotic space fish!
Remix tracks courtesy of Motoi Sakuraba (Granada, Star Ocean, Tales of series)
- NOISY RIOT
- DEVASTATING POWERFUL ENEMY
Soukyuugurentai/Terra Diver
http://store.steampowered.com/app/540681
8ing's take on the lock-on shooting game mechanic saw them offer players a switchable dual system and combined with a bomb mechanic, all of which are on offer in DariusBurst, with the TO-RYU ship.
Remix tracks courtesy of Kohta Takahashi (Ridge Racer series, Ace Combat series)
- Skies Above Ohta-ku DARIUS Remix
- Descent into the Clouds DARIUS Remix

Degica announces Raizing/Eighting DLC for DBCS

New DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours DLC from three amazing Eighting games! New ships! New stages! New music!

Mahoudaisakusen/Sorcer Striker (C)1993 EIGHTING 
Soukyuugurentai/Terra Diver © 1996 EIGHTING 
BATTLE GAREGGA (C) 1996 EIGHTING

Dariusburst CS is the gift that keeps on giving. With three DLCs already it's the greatest mashup of our times.

Earlier DLCs:
Taito: Night Striker, Metal Black and RayForce
SEGA: Fantasy Zone, Space Harrier and Galaxy Force II
CAVE: Deathsmiles, Ketsui and Dodonpachi Resurrection

A review of Battle Garegga Rev.2016 surfaces

Battle Garegga Rev.2016 has been out for a while and now a review has appeared online

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Looks good, here's hoping for that western release!

Degica goes BIG with Dariusburst CS

DariusBurst’s back with two new DLC packs, a physical PS4 release and a new developer! 17th September, 2016—Degica is proud to announce two new upcoming DLC packs, the much demanded PS4 physical release and a new developer for the much-loved DariusBurst Chronicle Saviours (Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita), released in December, 2015. New DLC: Following on from DLC collaborations with Taito (DLC Pack 1) and Sega (DLC Pack 2), we now have fan favourites Cave and 8ing joining the fray. As always, each DLC features a new ship and soundtrack with guest composer giving their interpretation of the classic hits. *Details to be released at a later date. New PS4 Release: The long-awaited physical release for PlayStation 4 is on its way in the form of a limited edition! Details to be released separately at a later date. New Developer: Taking up the torch from Pyramid, Inc., Taito-alumni and shooting game specialists G.rev are now in charge of DariusBurst CS’s development and are currently hard at work crafting new DLC! Their previous Steam title, Strania, was well received so DariusBurst is in great hands! Cave (DLC Pack 3) Rising from the ashes of the legendary Toaplan, Cave is the company which made bullet-hell synonymous with shooting-heaven for countless fans. Lineup: Dodonpachi Resurrection, Deathsmiles, Ketsui Release Date: TBD Platform:  PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Steam Price: Single DLC: $4.99, All 3: $11.99 (prices may vary by region and platform)

Dodonpachi Resurrection (C)2008, 2010, 2016 CAVE Interactive CO., LTD. Deathsmiles (C)2007, 2016 CAVE Interactive CO., LTD. Ketsui (C)2002, 2016 CAVE Interactive CO., LTD. 8ing (DLC Pack 4) Drawing DNA from Naxat, Compile and Toaplan, they set the 90s arcade scene alight as Raizing with genre-defining shooting games still revered by fans today. Lineup: BATTLE GAREGGA, Sorcer Striker (Mahoudaisakusen), Terra Diver (Soukyugurentai) Release Date: TBD Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Steam Price: Single DLC: $4.99, All 3: $11.99 (prices may vary by region and platform)

BATTLE GAREGGA (C) 1996 EIGHTING Mahoudaisakusen/Sorcer Striker (C)1996 EIGHTING Soukyugurentai/Terra Diver (C)1993 EIGHTING CAVE Interactive CO., LTD. : http://www.cave.co.jp/en/ EIGHTING CO., LTD. : http://www.8ing.co.jp/en/ G.rev Ltd.: http://www.grev.co.jp/ About Degica Games: Degica Games is a Tokyo-based publisher specializing in localizing Japanese games for the global market. We're best known for the RPG Maker franchise and shooting games such as DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, The Shooting Love series, ESCHATOS Wonder Pack, and Crimzon Clover. We’re even branching out into fighting games with Koihime Enbu and more. Our goal is to bring you the best games from Japan and all around the world! ### Thank you for reading! Official DariusBurst Chronicle Saviours Site: http://darius.jp/dbcs/en/

Battle Garegga Rev. 2016

Well played, Japan.

In a move sure to enrage gamers everywhere outside Japan, the new Battle Garegga Rev. 2016 being released for PS4 will, as we know, only get a PSN release (not physical) but will be made available in a beautiful physical package with soundtrack and extras but no physical disc, just a download code.

This huge FUCK YOU to players worldwide will be released December 12th.

As reported earlier, PS4 release Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet hits european shelves today.

Good times for PlayStation 4 owners ahead.

The latest issue of japanese stalwart games magazine Famitsu revealed that not only is CAVEs Dangun Feveron coming to PSN but Raizings Battle Garegga is coming along for the ride!

This is potentially good news for gamers everywhere and not only because Dangun Feveron has never gotten a home console release before and the only way to play Battle Garegga right now is to get the pricey japanese Sega Saturn release - the PS4 is very import friendly. Just follow one of the guides to create a japanese PSN account and get cracking!

In other news Degica seem to have backed off their earlier September 8th release date for the Steam port of CAVEs DoDonPachi Dai-Fukkatsu, moving it into more ambiguous TBA land.