Darius Cozmic Collection 2 is coming

Winter 2020 will see the release of Collection number 2, I can't make out any titles announced for it but since the first one is awesome I'm sure Taito wont let me down. I'm just going to assume this will come to Switch and PlayStation 4 just like its predecessor.

The Darius games goes west and physical on Switch and PS4

Strictly Limited Games is celebrating their second anniversary with a very special release.

The games will release in 3 different editions for both PlayStation 4 and Switch.

As SLG puts it:
To start our celebrations, we are proud to announce the English localization of one of the highest revered game series in the history of video gaming. We are thrilled to inform you that the Darius Cozmic Collection will FINALLY get a proper localization for the west - for both the Nintendo Switch, and as a worldwide first release - the PlayStation 4!

The Darius series pioneered horizontal Shoot 'Em Up games and was developed by the legendary TAITO Corporation in Japan. The first Darius game was released for arcade machines back in 1986. In Darius, the player slips into the role of a spaceship pilot, either alone or in two-player mode. The objective is to save the Darius civilization by shooting and fighting through enemy hordes, using the famous space ship the Silver Hawk.

Numerous sequels and ports followed over the years, setting new standards for Shoot 'Em Up excellence each time, from the outstanding soundtracks to the unforgettable opponent design and the innovative branching paths at the end of each section. The Darius Cozmic Collection represents the classic 2D history of the iconic Shoot 'Em Up series.

The different editions:

Darius Cozmic Collection: Arcade

The Arcade Collection contains 4 different arcade titles in 7 versions, as well as an exclusive DARIUS enamel pin badge for 39.99 EUR.

It will be limited to only 1900 Playstation 4 copies and 2500 units for the Nintendo Switch! As mentioned previously, there will be no western physical retail release of this collection.
 

Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade includes 4 different arcade titles in 7 versions:

• DARIUS (old version)
• DARIUS (new version)
• DARIUS (extra version)
• DARIUS II (dual screen version)
• SAGAIA (Ver. 1)
• SAGAIA (Ver. 2)
• DARIUS GAIDEN

The Arcade Edition will come with a unique DARIUS enamel pin badge.

Darius Cozmic Collection: Console

The Console Collection will feature 6 legendary console titles in a total of 9 versions, as well as an exclusive SAGAIA enamel pin badge for the price of 54.99 EUR.

It will be limited to 1900 Playstation 4 copies and 2500 Nintendo Switch copies respectively. As mentioned previously, there will be no physical retail release of this collection.
 

Darius Cozmic Collection Console includes 6 different console titles in 9 versions:

• DARIUS II (Mega Drive JP version)
• SAGAIA (Genesis version)
• SAGAIA (Master System EU version)
• DARIUS TWIN (Super Famicom JP version)
• DARIUS TWIN (Super NES US version)
• DARIUS FORCE (Super Famicom JP version)
• SUPER NOVA (Super NES US version)
• DARIUS ALPHA (PC Engine JP version)
• DARIUS PLUS (PC Engine JP version)

The Console Edition will come with a unique SAGAIA enamel pin badge.

And the piéce du resistánce:

Darius Cozmic Collection: International Collector's Edition

The Collector's Edition is limited worldwide to only 900 copies for the Playstation 4 and 1500 copies for the Nintendo Switch, and contains exclusive fan items from the Darius universe:

• Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade & Console game cartridges/discs for the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4 respectively
• Omnibus I CD (1997) by Zuntata
• Omnibus II CD (2009) by Zuntata
• Hardcover Arcade Book
• SLG-Exclusive Acrylic Art Cards x6
• Stylish Marquee Stickers x4
• Darius Gaiden Instruction Card
• Instruction Stickers x2
• SLG-Exclusive Enamel Pin Badges x3
• SLG Collector's Box /w Magnetic Closure
• SLG-Exclusive Retro Arcade PCB Cardboard Box

The Darius Collections will be available in two batches:
Round 1: Sunday, 24. November 2019 at 12 AM (midnight) CET.
Round 2: Sunday, 27. November 2019 at 6 PM CET.

Darius Cozmic Collection going digital in September

The awesome Darius Cozmic Collection, so far only available in physical form in Japan for Nintendo Switch, is coming to the Nintendo eShop in both Standard and "Consumer" editions, for 5200 and 6500 Yen respectively.

Still no info on the collection going west in physical or digital form though so make sure to create a japanese eShop account and get it. The Switch is region-free.

Trailers!

Mars: Chaos Menace is coming to Switch, PS4 and Steam on Nov. 16th:




Rival Megagun is coming to (everything!) Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch and Steam on Nov. 29th:




Darius Cozmic Collection debut trailer (Nintendo Switch):

Taito goes full Darius

Taito has just announced that they will release Darius Cozmic Collection for the Nintendo Switch.
It's slated for February 28th 2019 and will include:
Darius (Arcade)
Darius II (Arade)
Sagaia (Arcade)
Darius Gaiden (Arcade)

There will also be a special edition released that will include the above games but expand them with these:
Darius Twin (Super Famicom)
Darius Force (Super Famicom)
Sagaia (Sega Master System)
Darius II (Mega Drive)
Darius Alpha (PC Engine)

The special edition will also include a soundtrack CD, an art book and an acrylic marquee.

Let's get this out of the way, I love the Darius games so this is great news, here's hoping the special edition will be available in large quantities!

I pity the fool who hasn't gotten a Switch to satisfy shmup cravings yet.

Dariusburst gets YET ANOTHER PHYSICAL RELEASE!

Degice Games just announced that Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours is getting yet another physical release. This time it's the PS Vita version getting the Limited Run Games treatment hot on the heels of the LRG release of the PS4 version of the same game (that sold out in minutes).

I guess we can expect the same insanity this time although physical releases for PS4 and PS Vita are readily available right now from places like Play-Asia.

So to recap: Dariusburst CS is now available on PSN for both PS4 and PS Vita, on Steam, physical releases (Asian and Western) for PS4 and (Asian) PS Vita and is about to get a western physical release for PS Vita.

And lets not forget that Dariusburst (without the Chronicle Saviour moniker) is available for Sonys PSP and Apples iOS.

Lets get physical (or not)

If you're itching for a physical copy of Dariusburst Chronical Saviours for PlayStation 4 you can already buy the japanese release from places like Play-Asia.

Or you can pay twice as much for a western release of the same game from Limited Run Games when it goes on sale this friday.

I already own this game from the PSN store on PS4 and PS Vita, have a physical copy for Vita and the Steam release for PC so I'm not exactly gagging at the prospect of paying for it again.

But to each their own!

DariusBurst:CS Capcom DLC is out now!

The Capcom DLC is now out in the Steam store and will be on PSN sometime during the 16th (local times).

http://store.steampowered.com/bundle/2618/

Don't forget DariusBurst and the other DLC are also on sale for Valentine's, because what is love if you can't shoot some giant mechanical space fish?
http://store.steampowered.com/app/377870

Dariusburst: CS sale and DLC release

The 5th DLC will be launching in just under 1 week!
February 16th is the date to watch (may differ by region) when Capcom's Side Arms, Varth and Progear join the star-studded DLC lineup including Taito, Sega, Cave and 8ing.

Mix up Fighter and Gunner Shots to collect jewels and rings as you take the skies in the Gambler, from Capcom's Progear in Dariusburst Chronicle Saviours.

To celebrate the Capcom DLC, we have a big sale at the moment for all our European fans on PSN. If you were planning to pick up DariusBurst CS on either PS4 or Vita, or maybe even some of the DLC, now is your chance!

Buy the PS4
https://store.playstation.com/…

or Vita now!
https://store.playstation.com/…

The Taito, Sega and Cave DLC packs are all on sale now too!
https://store.playstation.com/…

https://store.playstation.com/…

https://store.playstation.com/…

New Dariusburst: CS DLC pack coming Feb. 16th: Capcom

Hyper Dyne Side Arms / Varth: Operation Thunderstrom / ProGear!

Now, wouldn't it be wonderful if ProGear got a home conversion?

Updated trailer for Raizing/Eighting DLC for DBCS

EDIT: The DLC pack was released on this day!

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

CAVE DLC for DariusBurst:CS - The Press Release

New DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours DLC is Coming With The CAVE DLC Bundle! The ridiculously huge amounts of awesome content for DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours has not let up! The third DLC bundle is coming December 14th 2016 and will contain three packs each providing a new ship, new stages, and new music taken from the games of the legendary shmup developers, CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. The music featured comes from the prolific composers, WASi303, Keishi Yonao, and Yousuke Yasui. Each pack will be available separately for $4.99 USD or together in a bundle for $11.97 USD. Below are details on each individual pack.   Check out the trailer!

Here's what you can look forward to!...

Windia from Deathsmiles From the magical land of Gilverado, comes Windia!   Features: Windia is playable in DLC mode as a ship. Windia brings her bidirectional shooting and lock-on magic. Collect skulls & crowns to increase your gauge, then unleash its power. Hoo, Windia’s owl familiar, joins the fight. Unique stages and music (with remixes by WASi303)

Delta Sword from DoDonPachi Resurrection Resurrecting from a Blissful Death, the Delta Sword rises like a phoenix!   Features: Delta Sword is playable in DLC mode as a ship. Switch between shots and beam. Fill your gauge to enter Hyper Mode to increase your combo and get items. Unique stages and music (with remixes by Keishi Yonao)

Tiger Schwert from ketsui Welcome to the special round, Tiger Schwert!   Features: Tiger Schwert is playable in DLC mode as a ship. Switch between normal shots and lock-on shots. Collect score-increasing chips by getting dangerously close to your targets. Lock-on options will shoot what you shoot. Unique stages and music (with remixes by Yousuke Yasui)

Oh, one more thing... Purchasing an above DLC gives you access to 3 special stages designed specially for that ship. (Only scores using that ship will be registered in the special stages.) You will also get access to the CAVE pack: 10 newly arranged stages including 3 boss fights, as well as CS PACK 3: 10 stages from CS mode. Buying any DLC also lets you use all theDARIUSBURST ships from the base game in the DLC Mode stages. ...this is one time it's ok to get lost in a CAVE. c'(^_~)

New CAVE DLC for Dariusburst:Chronicle Saviours getting closer

Confirmed availability December 15th on Twitter.

Darius and Mushihimesama Gold Label

In a rocky announcement Taito revelead that Darius 30th Anniversary Edition is coming to PlayStation 4.

All those discs? Soundtracks for the game series. It's not entirely clear if the game disc contains just Darius or the complete series.

CAVE announced Mushihimesama Gold Label for Android and iOS.
And again, the information hasn't been translated so it's unclear if this is something to do with the shmup series or just something cobbled together with a famous name slapped on.