Irem's XMultiply available for Switch in Japan

Apparently released today. XMultiply (also known as Image Fight) is a game similar to Irem's monster hit R-Type. As the Arcade Archives releases usually roll out worldwide we can assume that this game too will be available in the west sometime in the near future.

R-Type Final 2 creator Granzella talks

Polygon has a great interview with Kazuma Koju, one of the founding members of Granzella (and ex-Irem staff) that's making the new R-Type Final 2 game a reality after a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign.

It's a great read from James Mielke who obviously has a great deal of knowledge and passion about the R-Type series.

R-Type Final 2 is a thing, apparently

A PlayStation 4 release is planned and they mention something about crowd-funding. This could be huge. It's unclear at this stage if this is a remake or a true sequel. More news, undoubtedly, ahead.

R-Type Dimensions EX goes physical on PS4 and Switch on February 24th!

We live in wonderous times. Strictly Limited Games has just announced that R-Type Dimensions EX gets a physical release on both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!
R-Type Dimensions EX is a packaging of IREMs R-Type and R-Type II together with both classic and enhanced graphics.

A February 24th launch is aimed for. Get those credit cards ready!

For the sake of completeness R-Type Dimensions EX is available on Steam should you prefer a PC platform.

Nintendolife adds: As well as a standard physical release, the game will be treated to a fancy Collector's Edition, with pre-orders going live from Strictly Limited Games' store from 24th February. The Collector's Edition is limited to just 2,000 copies and will cost €49.99; the standard physical release will receive 3,000 copies and will be priced at €24.99.

Moon Patrol and Sol Divide coming to Switch next week

Psikyos much-maligned Sol Divide and the decidely super retro Moon Patrol (1982, by Irem) is coming to Switch next week.