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 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.

Discord Games would like to announce a price drop of its debut 2D shooter Take Arms The game can now be purchased on the Xbox Live Marketplace (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Take-Arms/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258550945 ) for only $1 (80 MS Points). Take Arms delivers fast, challenging team-based gameplay for up to 8 players over Xbox Live. Players can choose from three differe... more.

MonkeyPaw Games today announces the release of Kyuiin, a classic Japanese horizontal 2D shooter making its digital download debut on the PlayStation Network. As with most games in the imports section, this release marks the first time that gamers will get to play this direct- from-Japan import. Today's release of Kyuiin also marks another addition to MonkeyPaw's growing library of Japanese cl... more.