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.

Cave developers of Mushihime-sama Futari for the Xbox 360 have recently announced on Kotaku.com that MsF is going to be region free when it is released on November 26th.  So, if you are a fan of Caves shooters and wanted to play more of them, here is your chance, go show them we want more of these games in the US. (more…)... more.

Like "bullet hell" shooters (the term refers to the fact that sometimes there are so many bullets onscreen it is hard to keep track of your ship/character, let alone survive)?  If you are, then you know Cave.  They are beyond any other developers when it comes to shooters, especially 'bullet hell" shooters. (more…)... more.