The first screenshot of the new Dreamcast shmup Ghost Blade has been revealed and you can see it above.
Hucast have also revealed some more detail behind the screenshot:
“You can see a huge bomb in the middle of the screen that is part of a “bomb style” mode. The player ship shoots out bullets in front and back direction to blast off enemies all around the screen. You can see a life stock and a hiscore display in the left corner, and since this is a competition type of shooter we’ll have an online leaderboard (very important feature we forgot to mention yet!) as well.”
Ghost Blade is a new vertical shmup from Hucast, the team responsible for Dux and its’ upcoming sequel Redux: Dark Matters. Ghost Blade is expected to see release on Dreamcast sometime this year.
Hucast are a busy little developer! Fresh off the back of Redux: Dark Matters comes The Ghost Blade, a new “caravan shooting game” (whatever that means) for the Dreamcast.
The release dates for all items involved in the release of the new Dreamcast shmup Redux: Dark Matters have been detailed. Check them out below:
February 2013: delivery of MP3 soundtrack to all $25 backers. Fulfilment of all $25 to $55 pledges April 2013: shipment of regular and limited edition steelcase versions of Redux Dark Matters as well as $1000 backer items
The Sonic Stadium have revealed a fascinating new feature which discusses Sonic Adventure’s original downloadable content. This includes a Reebok sponsored speedrun challenge that I won’t reveal all the details for as it’s a great read that you should really check out.
The latest Jet Set Radio port that has appeared on XBLA and PSN is now available on iOS in New Zealand. A Western release is expected at midnight tonight.
The iOS version will be available for £2.99 in the UK and $4.99 in the US.
This version is controlled through virtual controls as iOS devices don’t have buttons. You can also take photos and use them as in-game graffiti tags.
Dreamcast classic Jet Set Radio is getting a portable release on iOS and Android mobile devices as well as PS Vita this month.
The PS Vita version will launch on the 20th of November while the iOS and Android versions will show themsevles on the 29th of November.
North American PS Vita owners also get a special privilege if they’re subscribed to Playstation Plus. Jet Set Radio will be free for North American Playstation Plus subscribers from November 20th to December 31st.
Charming 2010 Mega Drive RPG Pier Solar is getting a HD upgrade and is set for release on Dreamcast (alright, we know it isn’t a HD console), XBLA, PC, Mac and Linux.
The port is being funded by a Kickstarter campaign. When the campaign reaches $139,000 the project will steam ahead for a December 2013 release. The campaign has already reached $43,829 at the time of writing.
You can access the Kickstarter page from this link: CLICK HERE
Have you heard of Game Grumps yet? The YouTube game show features Jontron and Egoraptor sitting down together to play games and talk rubbish. While the concept has been done a million times before, Game Grumps manages to be a cut above the rest simply because the two men are so funny to listen to.
Most of the show has featured Nintendo games up until now. Now the pair are tackling Shenmue which is already producing some funny moments like Jontron losing his cool with the controls and Egoraptor singing along with the theme that plays in the Hazuki residence.
You can watch the first part below. Please be warned that Game Grumps features bad language and adult themes:
Dreamcast helicopter-em-up Under Defeat is being re-released by Rising Star Games on November 9th for X-Box 360 and PS3. The original title (released by the mighty shmup developer G.Rev) was released for the Dreamcast in 2006 as a Japanese exclusive. As a later Dreamcast release it is now highly collectable. Check out some HD gameplay below:
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