Today, Rising Star Games, released two new instructional videos for Akai Katana, entitled Steel and Katanas and Collecting Gold and Scoring Secrets. Akai Katana puts the sword in players' hands as they take on a tyrannical empire of bloodshed to restore peace and order to the world they once knew. Presented in stunning HD graphics and featuring three gameplay modes, Akai Katana provides a true ... more.

Today, Rising Star Games, released two new instructional videos for Akai Katana, featuring lessons on how players can effectively destroy enemies and rack up massive points in Phantom and Fighter modes. Featuring three gameplay modes and presented in stunning HD graphics, Akai Katana combines a true side-scrolling experience with the adrenaline-filled action fans of the genre demand. Players a... more.

Buckle up, flyers...it's time for take-off! Rising Star Games, today announced that its action-packed shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game Akai Katana has shipped to retailers nationwide. Released exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Akai Katana places gamers in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period. "As our first North American title, Akai Ka... more.

Rising Star Games has released the first of what will be many tutorial videos for its upcoming shmup, Akai Katana. The first tutorial, "Orientation," teaches basic strategy and tactics in Akai Katana, highlighting the game's weapons and Phantom mode. Akai Katana is developed by CAVE Interactive and published by Rising Star Games, and will launch in North America this May 15 on Xbox 360. The fir... more.

Rising Star Games has announced details on four upcoming DLC packs for its new shmup Akai Katana. The new DLC includes two Akai Katana gamer picture packs containing 10 gamer pictures each, and two theme packs for the Xbox 360 dashboard. The complete list of DLC packs and their release dates are: •    Theme pack 1 (240 MSP) - May 7 •    Picture pack 1 (160 MSP) - May 14 •    T... more.

Top independent games publisher, Rising Star Games, today announced the Sony PlayStation 3 exclusive title Rune Factory Oceans will be available in stores from 25 May. Developed by Neverland and Marvelous Entertainment, the role-playing farming sensation will provide PS3 owners with an experience of activities and adventure never before seen on the high seas. The latest in a catalogue of hug... more.

Rising Star Games today announced four new Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS titles to further expand the company's current 2012 North American portfolio. Rising Star Games' portable lineup offers a variety of casual titles, all due for release in summer through fall, including the following (in order of scheduled release): ◊ Cradle of Rome 2 - This addictive match-three title focuses on ... more.

Rising Star Games today released an all-new trailer highlighting the action-packed gameplay of upcoming shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game Akai Katana. Releasing later this spring exclusively for Xbox 360, Akai Katana puts the sword in players' hands as they take on a tyrannical empire of bloodshed to restore peace and order to the world they once knew. Akai Katana combines the adrenaline-filled... more.

The Japanese parallel world of Akai Katana is slashing its way onto North American shelves and to get fans excited, publisher Rising Star Games has created an all-new teaser trailer. Releasing exclusively for Xbox 360 this spring, Akai Katana comes as a stunning HD addition to the shmup (shoot 'em up) arena, set in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period. Discovering the powerful ... more.