When you think of “Taito milestones”, what comes to mind? Space Invaders, surely, as one of the most influential videogames of all time? The inimitable charm of Bubble Bobble? The unique style and innovation of Darius? You’ll find none of these in Taito Milestones. This new 10-game compilation is touted …
Earlier this year, Taito threw its hat into the mini-console ring with the announcement of the Taito Egret II mini, a miniature version of one of Taito’s most popular arcade cabinets. At that time, only a Japanese release was on the cards, but it’s now confirmed for North America and …
I wish I’d been as into shmups in 1997 as I am today, because playing G-Darius when it was brand new must have been absolutely mind-blowing. Even as I play it for the first time in 2021, in the form of a fairly rudimentary HD remaster on a little handheld …
A standalone release of DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ is making its way to Switch and PlayStation 4 on June 11 with both digital and physical releases, Taito and ININ Games have announced. DariusBurst: Another Chronicle originally came out in arcades in 2010, building upon the PSP game DariusBurst and taking …
When it comes to bringing retro games to modern consoles, few developers can match M2. They’ve been keeping classics alive since at least the PS2 days, and they’ve got authentic re-creation of every little detail from the originals down to a fine art. Darius Cozmic Collection is the latest proof …
Good news for shoot-’em-up fans! Darius Cozmic Collection is finally getting a Western release on June 16, bringing Taito’s classic side-scrolling shmups to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The Darius series is known for its branching level structure, multiple endings, and creative enemy designs. The first couple of games are …
Few games carry the legacy that Space Invaders does. It’s easily one of the most influential games ever made, being almost single-handedly responsible for the shoot ’em up genre and arcade leaderboards. Almost anyone who was alive in the golden era of arcade games will have some memory of playing …
