As we make that smooth transition from current to next-gen consoles, this fellow old school gamer finds it refreshing to come across titles that serve as gorgeous reminders of those action-packed moments from yesteryear, and "Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition" from G. Revolution and Rising Star Games is such the title. UDHD is an arcade shooter (which was first released for the Sega Dreamcast in 200... more.

Rising Star Games today announced that the best-selling, highly-regarded classic shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game, Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition, is now available for $19.99 on Xbox 360 Games on Demand across North America. Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition offers players even more bullets for their gaming buck by building off of the classic arcade version and adding an all-new set of upgrade... more.

Rising Star Games announced that the best-selling, highly-regarded classic shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game, Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition, is now only $19.99 on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in North America. Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition offers players even more bullets for their gaming buck by building off of the classic arcade version and... more.

Rising Star Games’ arcade shoot ‘em up (shmup) classics, Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition and Akai Katana, will keep you button-mashing for days throughout the Holiday season. Set to release on November 27 exclusively for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Network, Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition lets players take on the role of a helicopter pilot in a territory divided by struggle betwe... more.

Developer Cave has been responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed shooters on Xbox 360. Just short of two years ago, their hell shooter Deathsmiles mesmerized gamers with its unforgiving boss battles and countless gameplay options. Guwange was released shortly thereafter as a digital download, proving again that Cave is a force to be reckoned with in the arcade 2D shooter genre. Lik... more.

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.