Gradius

This looks awesome.

It's a shame Sin and Punishment never made it out of Japan. Would've made this list easily.

So shmup Thunder Dragon will join Saint Dragon, but where is DRAGON BREED?

A nice surprise, but still waiting for a relesase date for M2's Toaplan games.

Never thought this series would be revived! Looking forward to it.

Cross-save on Hades is the reason to double-dip. Great game.

@mlj11 Such are the problems when you have huge... tracts of land.

this made my day, and i have not even watched the trailer yet!

Catherine has been out on PC for over a year before it lands on Switch, so don't lose all hope! Maybe in 2021 Switch owners can finally play the Persona game that they're kind of asking for.

Hope this runs well, but worrisome there's no gameplay footage the day before release.

For the love of demons, pray there's an update about SMT V!

@MrBlacky @Scoopz

I know, it was a joke. I should've put an /s i guess

:/

Where's the 3DS to Switch comparison???

This is awesome news! Switch confirmation and release dates would be even better.

"Realistic fishing experience." Yes, I always hear the most fun part of fishing is shocking the crap out of them! Can't wait to try this at home.

PC-Engine Mini showing at $159.99 on Play Asia

Recommend Omega Fighter as a hidden gem. Super fun shoot 'em up with a nice risk/reward scoring system based off point blanking. Pretty ahead of it's time stuff for an '89 arcade game. Also, can't overstate how much online leaderboards and dedicated scoring modes add to the longevity of these ports. Wish all arcade ports or modern shoot 'em ups did the same as they add a lot of incentive to just get that little bit better. Plus, always nice to see other players into these niche releases.

@Averagewriter Don't forget the other consolation prize of a Joker costume for Tokyo Mirage Sessions on Switch. That's close enough, right?

Hey Platinum, while we're talking about sequels, how about we see some of that Bayonetta 3?

I picked this up and am enjoying it. While I do play a lot of shmups I'm not hardcore to notice or let lag bother me, I just wish these ports had online leaderboards at least. All the Cave ports have them, other shooters like the Raidens, not to mention all the Hamster ports, which cost the exact same as the ZeroDiv ones. Not looking to top the leaderboard or anything, but still always nice to see how you compare against everyone, and give some incentive and satisfaction for getting better. Also, for a lot of players, these games will be a solo experience, so I always think it's great to see a well populated leaderboard and see there's a fanbase for these titles.

In addition to P5, have always wanted to try Odin's Sphere and Dragon's Crown. Bring it!

@Galenmereth But tell me, how can one even view this as a hit piece? Some of these events happened years ago, without developers bringing it out to the public, and current employees sound like they are still fearful to speak but did so because things had reached a limit. It's not like the article came out because the founder got called out on some #metoo movement, but to bring attention to what was happening to the people behind some of the games that many people love - not only to the Nicalis employees, but developers as well (you know, the people that actually create the games, which brings you to sites like this).

Are we more interested in protecting a guy that has multiple allegations against him from separate uncoordinated parties over a long period of time; or protecting the people that actually do the majority of the work to bring games to you, and even moreso, the developers, (and to reiterate again), without which these games would not even exist?

I guess what I'm asking is - what is the issue with making this an issue? What is there to champion and advocate for here? The rights of a publisher to act like an a-hole to everyone involved? This dude is not the only game in town.

Finally - I dunno if you read this part, but he's holding game patches back if they did not sell well enough. Do you think he's looking out for customers' and your best interests?

Just curious as to the posters that don't see a problem with this level of unprofessionalism and abusive employer behavior - what kind of freaking jobs do you have? If you think this is the norm, or business as usual, instead of sticking up for Nicalis, you should be sticking up for yourself and find a better work situation.

As a shmup fan, psyched to see Rolling Gunner on here, but it's listed on Nintendo's site as June 20. Disappointed, but at least the NA release is just a week away!

Yes, a Cave game on Switch! Hopefully someday we'll get Espgaluda 2 and Mushihimesama Futari as well!

This looks great! Never played it, but this reminds me of what I've seen of Shadow of the Ninja with its more futuristic setting than Ninja Gaiden.

@Tandy255 right I used to turn my CRT TV sideways to play shooters on Saturn. Very happy now to have lightweight rotating displays so I don't have to worry about crushing my fingers!

Disappointed that this sounds like a slog, but at least Downwell came out today to help scratch that 2D action itch, and it's only 3 dollars!

@SenseiDje "Tate" isn't an acronym, in japanese it means vertical. Unsure why in reference to shmups it's typically in caps though...

I can see how Crosscode might look derivative, but its a great game with way more fluid combat than its influences. Would double dip on this one.

This looks pretty sweet! I'll likely pre-order the western physical release.

Sweet i've been hoping to play Downwell in tate mode on Switch!

yes! this game is perfect for a tablet or the Switch, can't wait for this!

@PhilKenSebben Also might want to check out Star Realms, from the same creator as Ascension.

I feel "Peach Balls: Senran Kagura", would be a more appropriate title for this game.

Want now

Coming from the guy that's primarily made Borderlands games for the past 6 years. Oh wait, there's also other fps's Duke Nukem Forever, and screwing people over with Aliens: Colonial Marines. The only non-fps thing they've done is remastering Homeworld, another developer's game and an already established classic. And he has the gall to say Nintendo should branch out more? What a joke.

Dealmaker for me is online mp. Were the other Dr. Mario's popular online?

Great news for the WiiU-less such as me!

@Ferret Wouldn't be surprised if Starcraft is added later seeing that it not only helped popularize the rts, but is pretty much the only one widely known nowadays.