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Sunday9th May 2021
Anniversary Inti Creates Is 25 Years Old
That went fast
This week marks Inti Creates' 25th anniversary. Yes, the Japanese video game company was founded on 8th May 1996. Over the past 25 years, it's worked on games like Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX, Gal Gun, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Mighty Gunvolt
Friday8th Sep 2017
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Has Passed 250k Sales on 3DS
Electrifying
Inti Creates did a fantastic job of continuing on the legacy of Mega Man in its own way with the stellar Azure Striker Gunvolt games, which first debuted on the 3DS a few years back. The two games just saw a rerelease on the Switch with the Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack and while what’s next for the series is still just about...
Friday30th Sep 2016
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Double Pack Confirmed For Euro Release
Will this make you hold off downloading?
Earlier this year Inti Creates revealed that Azure Striker Gunvolt and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 would hitting Japanese retail in a single pack, and shortly afterwards it was confirmed that this same bundle would be launching in
Wednesday22nd Jun 2016
News Yacht Club Games Bringing Azure Striker Gunvolt And Its Sequel To Retail In Australia
That was unexpected
Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games appears to be branching out into publishing, and its first title is Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack. The pack - which has been listed on the Australian Classification site - contains the first Azure Striker Gunvolt and i
Tuesday31st Mar 2015
News Azure Striker Gunvolt HOME Themes All Making the Move to Europe and Australia
Announcement due 'directly' this week (we added 'directly'...)
To those that suggested the rapid removal of online Azure Striker Gunvolt details in Europe - before a tease of upcoming release details for the region - meant a Nintendo Direct was in the offing, a hat tip is due. There is indeed a Nintendo Dir
Friday27th Mar 2015
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Release Details for Europe Due Next Week, Prompts Nintendo Direct Chatter
Why not, it's Friday!
Azure Striker Gunvolt is taking its sweet time coming to Europe, but that's somewhat understandable with Inti Creates publishing itself and not necessarily having experience of the region's ratings and localisation requirements. As one of the best action games on the 3DS eShop since its arrival in Japan and North America,...
Monday16th Mar 2015
News Prepare Thyself, Azure Striker Gunvolt Will Be Hitting Europe And Australia Very Soon
All age ratings now in order, reports developer Inti Creates
Remember Azure Striker Gunvolt? It came out in North America in August last year, but 3DS owners in Europe (and Down Under) are still patiently waiting for their chance to play the game. The delay may have been a painful one, but according to developer Inti Creates, it's almost over. The...
Thursday5th Mar 2015
Nintendo Download 5th March (North America)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong and OlliOlli x2, Proun+ and much more
It's time for more Nintendo Download Update treats, North American gamers, and this week brings the region its first cross-buy options on Nintendo's systems. We have Mario toys puzzling their way through levels and some rad pixelated skateboarding across Wii U and 3DS, while there are also...
Saturday28th Feb 2015
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 Confirmed for 3DS
Mega news
Inti Creates is a developer with a terrific reputation, specialising in pixel-art and action games, playing a vital role in the development of Mighty No. 9 but more notably releasing the brilliant Azure Striker Gunvolt on the 3DS eShop. We admired this title for its classic approach but also its innovative approach to the action...
Wednesday19th Nov 2014
News Upcoming DLC for Mighty Gunvolt Unleashes New Stages and Bosses
A mighty update to version 2.0 is also on the way
DLC in the form of new bosses and stages has been on the cards for Mighty Gunvolt since it was revealed back in August that the title would be a free download for Azure Striker Gunvolt owners in Japan. Now, the first details about the downloadable content for the Inti Cr
Friday3rd Oct 2014
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Targets An Australian Release
As we expected, right?
With retro-styled 2D action title Azure Striker Gunvolt now available on the 3DS eShop in North America, and a European release date bound to pop-up at some point in the near future, Australians have been left wondering where they fit in. Normally, Aussie releases fall under European PAL territory – and that’s probably...
Thursday28th Aug 2014
Nintendo Download 28th August (North America)
SteamWorld, The Fall, Azure Striker Gunvolt, Mega Man X3 and much more
It's that time again, North American gamers, as we learn what download treats will be joining the eShop stores today. There's plenty on offer, too, with enticing new titles on both Wii U and 3DS, alongside a range of DLC and discounts. There's a lot to consider, so let's get on...
Wednesday20th Aug 2014
News Footage of Rad Retro Spin-Off Mighty Gunvolt Emerges
A free extra with Azure Striker Gunvolt in Japan and NA
Update: It's now been confirmed (thanks Tiny Cartridge) that this Mighty Gunvolt game will also be free for those that buy Azure Striker Gunvolt in North America. Original Article: Fans of pixel-based 2D action games that happen to also be North American 3DS owners are surely on alert, as...
Tuesday19th Aug 2014
News Keiji Inafune Juiced Up Azure Striker Gunvolt
You don't get to become an "action director" for nothing
Action platformer fans might already know that Mega Man designer Keiji Inafune and Inti Creates are in cahoots. The development company is lending its considerable talent toward the production of Inafune's Mighty No. 9 while Inafune was announced as "action director" of Inti Creates's Azure...
Thursday14th Aug 2014
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Blasts Onto 3DS eShop on 29th August
At a thoroughly reasonable $14.99, EU version in the works
It's of little surprise that there's some excitement around upcoming 3DS eShop release Azure Striker Gunvolt, as it's a retro-style 2D action title from the developers that are also working on Mighty No. 9; a certain Keiji Inafune has been involved in the project, too. After previously...
Friday25th Jul 2014
News Azure Striker Gunvolt Hitting Japan August 20th, North American Launch Shortly Afterwards
Euro release "being worked out", could have multilingual support
Inti Creates has revealed that Azure Striker Gunvolt will launch in Japan on August 20th, with a North American release coming in the weeks that follow. A European release is also on the cards, with Inti Creates CEO Takuya Aizu telling Silicon
Wednesday9th Apr 2014
News Subtle Character Design Changes Spotted for North American Version of Azure Striker Gunvolt
Ponytail and midriff mysteriously removed
Keiji Inafune and Inti Creates must think North Americans don't appreciate masculine heroes with luscious locks and bellies showing. NeoGAF user Rockman ZX noticed a subtle difference between the Japanese and North American artwork for Inafune-san's upcoming Mega Man X-style action platformer Azure Striker...
Tuesday8th Apr 2014
News Official English Azure Striker Gunvolt Site Is Live
Progress towards a Western release
One month ago, Japanese studio Inti Creates announced it's collaborating with Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune on a new futuristic action-platformer for the 3DS eShop, titled Azure Striker Gunvolt. We still haven't heard anything about a firm release date outside Japan for the game [article updated to reflect NA...
Friday7th Mar 2014
News Keiji Inafune And Inti Creates Announce Azure Striker Gunvolt For Nintendo 3DS
Releases this summer on the Japanese 3DS eShop
If you’re a fan of Mega Man franchise creator Keiji Inafune, you'll probably be aware of the fact that he’s currently busy with the upcoming Wii U and 3DS eShop title, Mighty no. 9. Despite this, it appears Mr Inafune still has time for other projects. He's working with Japanese developer Inti...
