R-Type Final 3 Evolved announced for PS5.

[ryu]

I'll remember that for when I play Delta, thanks!

Been creeping closer to the R-Typer 3 no miss. Should be close now, I've managed to no miss the hardest stages in my campaign a couple of times. Had a good run just last night even, but I managed to crash on 4.0 of all places. Normally I beat that stage half asleep.

Also Granzella announced a new update coming this April. Seems to be minor stuff, like a new dlc ship and adjustments to the online components. There'll be more info sometime this March.

[Steven]

Finally got to meet Kujo briefly. He signed my crowdfunding version box and my Final 3 Evolved. It's a bit light and gold was a bad color choice, but too late now. I can't believe I forgot to even mention Kaitei Daisensou, but too late for that too.

Spoiler

I think there might have been some stuff from the presentation today for this, but I couldn't tell because it was too loud inside to hear anything. I'll go check later, unless someone already knows what's up. I'm practically dying of tiredness, so I will figure it out later once I become undead or something of that nature.

[ryu]

Nice!

I didn't catch any news for R-Type Final 2/3. Haven't checked if they presented anything new for the Tactics remakes though.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

The PS5 port of R-Type Final 3 Evolved is on sale for $29.99 usd on the USA region Playstation Store site (40% off it's usual $49.99 usd asking listed pricepoint -- is on sale until May 7th, 2024).

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[Darkseed_5150]

The PS5 port of R-Type Final 3 Evolved is on sale for $29.99 usd on the USA region Playstation Store site (40% off it's usual $49.99 usd asking listed pricepoint -- is on sale until May 7th, 2024).

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

Be sure to get all the DLC too!

[ryu]

There was another Granzella stream yesterday. Kujo wanted to announce the release dates for R-Type Tactics Cosmos and the special edition boni and ended up arguing on screen with somebody behind cam because he wasn't allowed to disclose anything lol

You can't make this up

[Steven]

lol Kujo being Kujo again. I've never seen anyone as bad at giving presentations as him, or at least I don't remember if I have. Quite possible given my abominably terrible memory, but Kujo is definitely a standout.

I am absolutely looking forward to Cosmos, though. It's the only game scheduled to release this year that I am planning on buying as of now. Then again modern gaming is so shitty that it's not like it has competition anyway.

[OldSkoolShmuper]

There was another Granzella stream yesterday. Kujo wanted to announce the release dates for R-Type Tactics Cosmos and the special edition boni and ended up arguing on screen with somebody behind cam because he wasn't allowed to disclose anything lol

You can't make this up

I am SO hyped for R-Type Tactics Cosmos, and I wonder what caused the delay last year.

[tizerist]

I don't think it is a stretch to say the R-Type is the most famous shmup name of all. Just thinking of people I know who don't play shmups, and even the names Gradius and Raiden are more likely to result in blank stares in comparison to R-Type.

100%. It's the most mainstream series in shmups. It's has it's place in popular culture outside of the shmup scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viLvwS1fQY8

[To Far Away Times]

I was going to say the original Raiden might be the most mainstream shmup since it was so ubiquitous in the arcades and it has the bog standard military theme paired with its rather incredible animations and visual splendor. But if I had to guess I'd think R-Type Final 1 & 2 were much more popular games than say Raiden III, IV and V. And yeah, R-Type's a GOAT in the genre, it's our Sgt. Peppers/Abbey Road, pretty much.

As far as modern entries go, Darius and R-Type carry a lot of weight, I think they're a cut above any newer releases in popularity for the last 10 years or so.