GAIARES IS #1!! MD/GEN Phys. Re-Release (Mullet+T-Shirt=YES)

[Sengoku Strider]

Retro-Bit is re-releasing one of the coolest shmups of the 16-bit era, and yes, their meme-game is on point with this one:



The CE - I already own the original, but I might well be here for this:

• Translucent Tektite Cartridge
• Full-colored instruction manual
• Reversible cartridge Inlay sleeve
• Individually numbered certificate of authenticity
• Exclusive interview with James Bunker
• Embellished slipcover
• Free Commemorative T-Shirt
• Each sale will provide a donation to the Videogame History Foundation

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JAMES BUNKER is some top-notch tchotchke material.



From NintendoLife:

According to Retro-Bit, there won't be a digital release of the game on modern systems, and there are no other plans for more reprints – so once it's gone, it's gone. As noted above, a donation from each sale will go to the Video Game History Foundation.

Retro-Bit has also confirmed that the cart will be compatible with North American and PAL consoles, as well as "most" third-party consoles that are able to run Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges. However, due to the shape of the cartridge, it won't fit in Japanese Mega Drive consoles.

Retro-Bit also states that the cart uses a 5-volt chip "to retain your console’s performance" and that its edge connector is bevelled "to allow for proper insertion without damaging the pins in the cartridge slot". This might seem like an odd thing to mention, but other re-releases – such as Gleylancer – came with unbevelled edges.

Pre-Orders through Dec. 19th:

https://retro-bit.com/gaiares/

[bigbadboaz]

Guy's aged well. He actually doesn't look like a freakin' tool anymore.

[BrianC]

wow. That label looks sweet. Actually shows off more of the art than the Japanese cart.

Tektite cart? I hope it doesn't grow four legs and hop away.

[pablumatic]

I've had the original since launch, but I want that shirt. Definitely will pre-order.

[Sengoku Strider]

wow. That label looks sweet. Actually shows off more of the art than the Japanese cart.

Tektite cart? I hope it doesn't grow four legs and hop away.

I understood that reference.

[Leandro]

The best thing about this is that it seems to be the same person doing the Gaiares pose again?

That's awesome.

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[TransatlanticFoe]

It's also going to be on Evercade early 2022 via a Renovation compilation, so not completely exclusive to this release.

[MommysBestGames]

Oh man.. I still have my original cart, and loved it as a teen. Geez.. I may still spring for this.

[Necronom]

According to Retro-Bit, there won't be a digital release of the game on modern systems, and there are no other plans for more reprints – so once it's gone, it's gone. As noted above, a donation from each sale will go to the Video Game History Foundation.

Which is a bloody shame because the rewind feature on the recent rereleases like Gynoug would make the game even more awesome...
Cartridge is a serious beauty though