Ikaruga news incoming...

[Necronom]

Since the search function didn't turn up a general Ika discussion:
https://twitter.com/TreasureCoLtd/statu ... 4955703296

3DS port? Steam release? Sequel? Oh, this sweet anticipation...

[Necronopticous]

The best possibility would be an official Blu-ray release of Rob's timeless PRO REVIEW.

[ciox]

Interesting switch to english there, thinking of tapping into that old "frothing demand" market maybe.
Anyway, if it's a new game it best be the real "Project RS-3" which was pitched to Treasure by Iuchi long ago but got shot down, and not some mobile Ikaruga Panic thing, or Ikaruga Tactics.

[hermit crab]

The game seems to be available for Android but not iPhone. Hmm... I know where I'd place my bets if I was a gambling man.

A sequel rather than a 5th opportunity to buy the same game again would be sweet though.

LMAO at that pro review

[MR_Soren]

It better be a sequel. There's no point in getting people excited over another port.

[Oniros]

It better be a sequel. There's no point in getting people excited over another port.

It will probably end up being an iPad port or something.

[Skykid]

If it's a sequel I hope it's to Ikaruga what Ikaruga was to Radiant Silvergun, I.e. completely different.

[trap15]

i.e., better, but still shit.

[Skykid]

i.e., better, but still shit.

Silvergun is beautiful. I don't know how folk have the gall to shun something so impressive because it dares to break convention (just the once, y'know.)

I don't hate Ikaruga, but it was definitely a step back.

[hail good sir]

I hope it's an Ikaruga skinned bejeweled game exclusive to iphone, just to troll whoever posted a pony in that tweet.

[trap15]

It's beautiful, but it plays like ass. (Both RSG and Ika, Ika's a bit less assy)

[system11]

Someone on IRC said it's actually Gunstar Heroes 2, but I'm not sure what the source was.

[Teufel_in_Blau]

It will be just another port for Windows Phone or some shit.

[Ed Oscuro]

tap the touchscreen to warp the bullets to the other screen

[BrianC]

Who is actually still with Treasure? Hiroshi Iuchi worked on Kokuga for G. Rev and a couple of Treasure staff worked on Code of Princess. I know some of these guys are freelance, but I'm curious since I don't remember Treasure working on anything for awhile.

[Necronom]

They're announcing it as "news about Ikaruga" and they're announcing it in English...my money's on an international steam release of the same version that is currently distributed via NESICAxLive.
Though I must say I'd like to see a stereoscopic version on the 3DS. RSG and Ika both have scenes that play with the perception of depth. I just love the way the Ika-ship flies into the background on level 2

[AntiFritz]

They're announcing it as "news about Ikaruga" and they're announcing it in English...my money's on an international steam release of the same version that is currently distributed via NESICAxLive.
Though I must say I'd like to see a stereoscopic version on the 3DS. RSG and Ika both have scenes that play with the perception of depth. I just love the way the Ika-ship flies into the background on level 2

The nesica version was based off of the xbox version correct? If it were to come to pc I hope they do something about the analog controls.

[Obiwanshinobi]

I would like to see a modern cinematic action game using some kind of Mode 7 and/or animated backgrounds. Something - easthetically - between Radiant Silvergun, ye olde F-Zero and Sega CD Silpheed. I mean something so good looking nobody would complain it's pre-baked. That would, obviously, be expensive to develop.

[Raytrace]

They're announcing it as "news about Ikaruga" and they're announcing it in English...my money's on an international steam release of the same version that is currently distributed via NESICAxLive.

I kinda do hope it's that - nullDC doesn't really cut it :p

[Ghegs]

A PC release would be very nice. I have the game on 360 and GC, but PC version would admittedly be most convenient for me.

[ciox]

Never forget..

[Bonus!]

This might just mean that they've prototyped the game natively on PC before developing the arcade version.

[louisg]

I would like to see a modern cinematic action game using some kind of Mode 7 and/or animated backgrounds. Something - easthetically - between Radiant Silvergun, ye olde F-Zero and Sega CD Silpheed. I mean something so good looking nobody would complain it's pre-baked. That would, obviously, be expensive to develop.

I'm shocked it wasn't done last generation, given how canned shmup backgrounds tend to be anyway. You could really make a gorgeous DVD background and then concentrate the system's polygon power on the ships. That could look awesome.

[xbl0x180]

I'd love to have a disc version of this for the 360

[MarioNintendo]

I'd love to have a disc version of this for the 360

At the same time, this would be such a disappointment considering xbox 360 owners were lucky enough to get the updated console version exclusively so far...

I'm really hoping for something new. We know Ikaruga's good, but that's also partly because most of us already played it. How about Ikaruga: Radiant Successor on Wii U? That would be something.

[KAI]

5 versions of aycarumba and I never played the damn game.
Here comes the 6th!

[professor ganson]

Ikaruga Tactics.

Cool idea. Sounds more interesting than a sequel, to be honest.

[Bonus!]

At the same time, this would be such a disappointment considering xbox 360 owners were lucky enough to get the updated console version exclusively so far...

Why would you feel disappointed if more people were able to enjoy that game?

[MarioNintendo]

Why would you feel disappointed if more people were able to enjoy that game?

Because the game is available on Xbox Live Arcade. I don't believe a hypothetical exclusive physical release of the same game on the same console would really help it become more accessible to anyone. It would be a disappointment because it would be a useless thing to do.

[hermit crab]

I'd buy it (haven't from XBLA).

And put RSG on the same disc plz.