Well, at least I didn't miss this!

Bullet Heaven reviews Shikhondo: Soul Eater, available for all three major platforms (what are the minor platforms again?).

How did I miss this?

Bullet Heaven put up the review for Debris Infinity (for Switch) about a week ago. I even watched it and then, apparently, forgot all about it. Until now!

Xbox One exclusive Final Star launches in December!

Out of nowhere comes the launch trailer for Xbox One exclusive shooter Final Star:


Let's face it, it's not every day we see an Xbox One exclusive shooter!

Gun-Zaul is coming...

A new shooting game, Gun-Zaul, has been announced by Huga, coming in 2020 (if all goes well).



Looks deliciously retro to me.

Rigid Force Alpha hits version 1.1.0

Vertical shooter Rigid Force Alpha was released in Version 1.1.0 today.

New in this version:

• 3 additional UI languages (Spanish, French and Italian)
• Several difficulty adjustments and stage selection for Easy
• One additional credit for each hour played
• Improved controller support via Steam Input
• Some bugfixes and improvements

Pill Bug Interactive puts on a brave face

Pill Bug Interactive, makers of intriguing shooter Cycle 28, sent an e-mail telling us:
Cycle 28 didn't sell as well as we have hoped. We continue to be blown away by the positive feedback and I am personally really touched to see how much people are enjoying the game. One of the main reasons I make games is to make people happy.

They go on to tell us they're learning from the mistakes of the launch and are talking to a marketing consultant going forward.

If we want to see new shmups being developed I think we as a community need to step up and buy the releases coming out. Why not take a moment and get it on Steam or Switch?

Earth Atlantis and Rym 9000 pre-orders open on November 1st

Play-Asia is telling everyone that their limited releases of Earth Atlantis and Rym 9000, with the former being available in 1700 copies and the latter in 1600 copies, will be available to pre-order on November 1st with shipments going out in January of next year.

Earth Atlantis comes in a Collector´s Box (it's a big cardboard box just like their earlier releases), a Game Disc (surprise!) is included, a Manual, The Fadin World - The Art of Earth Atlantis and the ever-so-exciting numbered certificate is included. Limited to 2 per person.

Rym 9000, the slightly more limited release, includes much the same thing but manages to include an Original Soundtrack in the box which is always a welcome bonus. The same 2 copies limit applies.

ASO / Alpha Mission has hit PS4 / Switch

Hamster on-going Arcade Archives series launched ASO or Alpha Mission for both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch yesterday.

Alpha Mission is one of the titles expected in physical forms on the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection due out on November 13th for Nintendo Switch so Switch owners might just want to hold off until then.

Gundemoniums arrives on PS4 / PS Vita this sunday

Strictly Limited Games has announced physical releases of Gundemoniums on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. These will be limited to 1800 copies per platform and be ready for pre-order on sunday October 28th. Get those credit cards ready!

A whole lotta news!

Black Bird has already launched (back on October 18th), worldwide, on Nintendo Switch and is expected to arrive on Steam on October 31st. Here's a review.

Astebreed for Nintendo Switch (i sense a theme here) is arriving on November 7th.

Anger Force: Reloaded is a new shmup announced for Switch and tells us it's coming this year. eShop only as of now, but who knows if a physical release is in the cards at the rate they are appearing?


Yuge-san, holder of the Toaplan license, say they have a shmup in development for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch for release 2019.

If you want Hunter's Moon: Remastered for the Commodore 64, Thalamus Digital has orders open until midnight tomorrow. Hurry!

Steel Vampire's Steam page is up. This seems to be a big deal although I haven't heard about this one before.

Nintendo Everything brings us a closer look at the upcoming SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch.

Solid Aether is a minimalistic bullet-hell shmup available on Steam since September 28th that I haven't heard of before either (another theme?).

Trial version of new shmup available

Makkigan is a new shmup being developed.

Here's the link to the download.

Or as the developer puts it:
The trial version of our second work was released! 抹機銃 -MAKKIGAN- is featured for FUSION of SHMUP and FPS elements. Please spread this and original tweet for all shooters!

Sometimes Indiegogo pays off

I never hesitated to throw a few bucks on the Indiegogo campaign to help Ser Flash with his quest to chronicle all Dreamcast shmups.

And now seeing the first video, all I can say is I'm very pleased with the result.



In fact, after watching it, I think Bullet Heaven should do this kind of introduction to every goddamn console out there. It looks and sounds like a million bucks and not the measly ~$400 it took in on Indiegogo.

I'd say for a first episode it pretty much nailed it, I'm eager to watch further installments.

And yeah, that's my name in the end credits! I'm famous now!

Reminder: Fast Striker pre-order for PS4 and Vita opens tomorrow!

PSA so you don't forget; pre-orders open tomorrow!

Keep hitting that F5!
For the record, Fast Strikers soundtrack is pure awesome.

Debris Infinity reviewed

Debris Infinity, the twin-stick shooter that appeared on Nintendo Switch recently gets reviewed by NintenFan.

Rarity Co. tries to crowdfund new shmup for Switch

Rarity Co. tries to crowdfund a new shmup for Nintendo Switch GoNintendo tells us.

It's making a go for it on the japanese Campfire crowdfunding site.

The next Psikyo for Switch: Sengoku Cannon

Gematsu reports that Zerodiv has announced that next up in their impressive lineup of shooting games from Psikyo is Sengoku Cannon / Sengoku Ace episode III.

As per usual Nintendo Switch is the target platform and the arrival date on the eShop is a very close October 18th.

Sengoku Cannon was released for the Sony PSP back in 2005 so its nice to see it released on a modern platform.

Buzz Kill Zero announcement trailer

As the creator behind it says:
Buzz Kill Zero™ is an upcoming arcade shooter for PC, heavily based on early 80's retro shooters, but with a bullet hell edge! One of Earth's satellites has gained consciousness and has created an army to destroy all humanity. Select your skill level, then blast your way through five challenging stages. Use five different abilities to decimate the opposition until you reach the heinous creature herself, the Mother Buzz. Rush enemy kills together quickly to increase your points per kill and get super a super high score. Compete against the world on leaderboards and prove your abilities with achievements. Four different skill levels suit your gameplay needs. Do you have what it takes??

The new Black Bird trailer has arrived

Still coming for Switch, PC and Mac I presume?

ZeroRanger released on Steam

As I mentioned way back in april, Zero Ranger was coming to Steam - and it has arrived and is currently 10% off!

Psikyo Collection Vol. 2 available for pre-order at Play-Asia

The physical release of Psikyo Collection Volume 2 for Nintendo Switch can now be pre-ordered from Play-Asia.

Games included in this release:

• Gunbird 2
• Strikers 1945 II
• Dragon Blaze
• Tengai (Sengoku Blade)

Fast Striker moves to PlayStation4 / Vita

Both beautiful and great sounding, MVS and later Dreamcast shmup Fast Striker from NG:DEV.TEAM has been announced by Eastasiasoft for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in October.

It will be available digitally at $6.99 / €6.99 and as physical limited edition for $34.99 including shipping. Limited edition pre-orders will open on October 11 at Play-Asia.