Arseloads of PAL shmups (Raiden III, GWG, Homura, 4 Psikyos)

takohiko · Post by **takohiko** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:17 pm

courtesy of 505 GameStreet, again -
http://505gamestreet.com/products.htm?con=PS2S20

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:21 pm

Ace; I didn't even know Raiden III was getting a PAL release!

Guardians Knight · Post by **Guardians Knight** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:39 pm

you sure that site's for real it looks very suspect to me, for a start samurai aces doesnt include Sengoku Blade as the jap ps2 release did, and how come sol divide and dragon blaze have been split up into two releases whereas the jap ver. contains both in one pack?

i say the site is bollocks!

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:41 pm

Damn....looks like you get the Psikyo packs separated but that's still awesome that you all are getting pretty much every non-Cave shooter on the PS2. We need that sort of support here in the US...

And why would the site be fake? It's the official website for the company that's been localizing most of the recent PAL shooters.

SuperPang · Post by **SuperPang** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:56 pm

Why the "CDR" Format?

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:24 pm

SuperPang wrote:Why the "CDR" Format?

these are all budget releases, usually go for around $20 on release, 505 rocks

highlandcattle · Post by **highlandcattle** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:46 pm

No 20 euros which can be like 25$ to 29$

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:52 pm

The big question is "will they have 60hz options?"

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:15 pm

yeah, guys have fun with the yoko.

and europe is getting the Splatter Action. hilarious.

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:23 pm

Bal-Sagoth wrote:The big question is "will they have 60hz options?"

actually they usually do.

yeah sorry my finger slipped, ofcourse i meant €20 release... still cheap, and about 2 monts after release they are usually less than half that

theevilfunkster · Post by **theevilfunkster** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:33 pm

Budget PAL release Raiden 3, Homura, Gigawing Generations and all the psykio stuff, SWEET!!!

I'd expect to see all of these on play.com for around £10. As for yoko/tate and 60htz, XII Stag (which 505 released) had 60htz and tate modes so why not? Except maybe Gigawing.

Fighter17 · Post by **Fighter17** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:36 am

theevilfunkster wrote:Budget PAL release Raiden 3, Homura, Gigawing Generations and all the psykio stuff, SWEET!!!

I'd expect to see all of these on play.com for around £10. As for yoko/tate and 60htz, XII Stag (which 505 released) had 60htz and tate modes so why not? Except maybe Gigawing.

Luckly bastards!!!!

Thunder Force · Post by **Thunder Force** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:40 am

505 is indeed that hardcore company that localised XII Stag to PAL with full 60hz and Tate modes with hi score saving, for a budget price in the EU.

So now it seems PAL gamers who want to save money can hold off importing any of these if they want to,

Raiden III
Gigawing Generations
Homura <- WOW, that little gem was unexpected.
Dragon Blaze
Sol Divide
Sengoku Blade
Sengoku Ace

(some of these titles we've heard earlier about 505 planning to do)

Seems like the EU market for shmups is becoming a force to be reckoned with. Although I'm sure Raiden III will also see North American release eventually... but the rest? It's a win for the PAL shmups fanbase.

EDIT: topic title edited slightly to reflect the contents of this big confirmation thread.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:18 am

Why would Raiden III be released in the US?

Thunder Force · Post by **Thunder Force** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:29 am

Sorry, the Raiden III comment was just random optimism on my part, from my perception of Raiden as a "brand" that can still make money in the west. Isn't it one of the few other than Gradius, Galaga & R-Type that's still a household name among gamers?

Herr Schatten · Post by **Herr Schatten** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:21 am

Great. So I'll be able to buy Samurai Aces and Dragon Blaze without buying Sengoku Blade (of which I already own the Saturn version) and Sol Divide (which I don't want to have) at the same time, all for a budget price. For that price I'll almost certainly pick up Homura, too. (I'm not interested in it enough to import it.)

Masamune · Post by **Masamune** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:54 pm

the fact they they always come on CDs rather than dvds does suck, ive had my laser burn out on me once already, and CDs arent always compatible with HD Loader, although Xii stag and Gunbird collection worked fine, psyvariar,dragon storm and strikers dont.

its a shame the titles dont get the respect they deserve but its nice being able to get them so cheap rathert han having to pay import prices.

shops like Virgin and HMV tend to sell them for 10£ each and often have them in the 2 games for £15 section.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:11 pm

Fuck yeah! GWG and Dragon Balze are definite buys, Sengoku Blade is a possibility as I wasn't too overawed with the Saturn version, and Homura... I haven't paid much attention since I lack the necessary funds to mod and import for my PS2; but I guess I'm gonna have to do some reading up. I popped into Gamestation this lunchtime, and also saw Psyvariar Complete for £9.99 - didn't even know this had come out over here. This a recent addition, or did I miss it completely?

theevilfunkster · Post by **theevilfunkster** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:17 pm

Marc wrote:Fuck yeah! GWG and Dragon Balze are definite buys, Sengoku Blade is a possibility as I wasn't too overawed with the Saturn version, and Homura... I haven't paid much attention since I lack the necessary funds to mod and import for my PS2; but I guess I'm gonna have to do some reading up. I popped into Gamestation this lunchtime, and also saw Psyvariar Complete for £9.99 - didn't even know this had come out over here. This a recent addition, or did I miss it completely?

Psyvariar Complete has been out for ages. Pop into Woolworths, Tesco or MVC and chances are you'll find it even cheaper.

E. Randy Dupre · Post by **E. Randy Dupre** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:18 pm

It's been out for about eighteen months now. And a bloody good conversion it is too - 60Hz with Tate options. On a CD, though, which I know is a problem for some people.

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:30 pm

ok if these games are released with tate, i hate europe. not really, i love it, but before, i could tell myself i wasn't missing anything.

you lucky boys and girls, enjoy.

Sly Cherry Chunks · Post by **Sly Cherry Chunks** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:52 pm

It's like The Hit Squad! never went away.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:11 pm

It's like The Hit Squad! never went away.

Or Kixx, those were the days.

theevilfunkster · Post by **theevilfunkster** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 10:36 pm

Looks like Gigawing Generations and Samurai Aces are getting their PAL releases next friday and for only £8.99 each!!

Gigawing Generations
Samurai Aces

Cranky · Post by **Cranky** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:37 am

Damn it! They don't post to Australia. I'll have to look around and find a site that does. Game Jam will post downunder but don't have either of those gems.

elvis · Post by **elvis** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:49 am

Cranky wrote:Damn it! They don't post to Australia. I'll have to look around and find a site that does. Game Jam will post downunder but don't have either of those gems.

If you can find a site that does, or better yet a local Aussie reseller who can sell these games direct to the public, please post it up here!

I don't mind buying imports, but I'd love to support anyone who goes to the effort of PAL releases as a priority.

theevilfunkster · Post by **theevilfunkster** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:55 am

Gigawing Generations and Samurai Aces have been posted, should be here in the morning hopeully.

Cranky · Post by **Cranky** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:43 am

elvis wrote:If you can find a site that does, or better yet a local Aussie reseller who can sell these games direct to the public, please post it up here!

I don't mind buying imports, but I'd love to support anyone who goes to the effort of PAL releases as a priority.

I've just been looking and come up with absolutely nothing. Not a sausage! I'm sure they will be all over the place soon enough though. I can't walk into a games shop without seeing a copy of XII Stag. I actually picked up a copy for ten bucks (about four quid to the poms out there).

elvis · Post by **elvis** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:10 am

I emailed 505 for a list of Aussie distributors I could speak to, and they didn't reply. Sometimes you can't even give your money to people, it seems.

umi · Post by **umi** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 6:23 am

When it says "CDRs", what does it mean exactly? Plain old crappy CDR's, i.e. not on professionally produced CD's? Or just on CD instead of DVD... just curious... because if the quality is crapy, I'd much rather pay big bucks for imports...