R-Type Dimensions III Brings the Classic Shooter Back in May 2026
ININ Games announces R-Type Dimensions III, a full 3D remaster of the legendary 1993 SNES shooter R-TYPE III THE THIRD LIGHTNING, coming to Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC.
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Psyvariar 3 Revives the Legendary Buzz System After 22 Years
The bullet-grazing shmup that rewards you for dancing with death returns in 2026. From its 2000 arcade origins to world record chases, here's why Psyvariar matters.
Xevious (1983): Namco's Arcade Masterpiece That Defined Vertical Shooters
Xevious arcade game history. Namco's 1983 vertical shooter that pioneered scrolling backgrounds, hidden secrets, and the shmup genre.
Arcade Archives Space Invaders Part II Marks 500th Release Milestone
HAMSTER celebrates Arcade Archives 500th release with Taito's Space Invaders Part II (1979). Now on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
GYRUSS: When Bach Met Konami and Changed Arcades Forever (1983)
Gyruss (1983) featured Bach's Toccata on 5 audio chips. Yoshiki Okamoto's final Konami game before producing Street Fighter II. Holds 49-hour marathon record.
Karous: Dreamcast's Last Licensed Game Returns to Steam, PS5, and Switch in January 2026
Milestone's cult vertical shooter Karous launches on Steam January 22, 2026. The Dreamcast's final licensed game returns with PS5 and Switch versions.
AKA & BLUE TYPE-R: exA-Arcadia's Launch Title Brings Cave's Bullet Hell Legacy to Modern Arcades
Former Cave developers bring their bullet hell expertise to exA-Arcadia's inaugural title, featuring bomb-centric gameplay, 1-frame input lag, and 10,000 simultaneous bullets.
CRIMSON KATANA EXA LABEL Brings Definitive Arcade Experience with 2-Player Co-op
The definitive arcade version of CAVE's horizontal bullet hell shooter arrives on exA-Arcadia with 2-player simultaneous co-op, four game modes, and 1-frame input lag.
DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label: The Ultimate Bullet Hell
CAVE's legendary bullet hell reaches its ultimate form with 1-frame input lag, four game modes, and full English localization on exA-Arcadia hardware.
Touhou Perfect Sakura Fantastica Brings Bullet Hell Magic to Arcades
ZUN's legendary bullet hell finally hits arcades with full voice acting, rearranged soundtracks, and exA-Arcadia hardware. This is peak danmaku perfection.
Touhou Scarlet Diabolique Fantastica Brings Classic Bullet Hell to Arcades
Experience the ultimate Touhou arcade remake with 4 playable characters, 12 voice actresses, and enhanced 2-frame response gameplay on exA-Arcadia.
AirGallet EXA Label - 30 Years Later, Legends Returned to Finish What They Started
AirGallet EXA Label launched on exA-Arcadia in 2024, reuniting the original 1996 team nearly 30 years later to deliver the definitive version with 1-frame input lag.
Shinorubi Pink Label - Bullet Hell Perfection Reborn for Arcades
Shinorubi Pink Label launched on exA-Arcadia in 2023, completely redesigned from the ground up as a vertical bullet hell shooter with 1-frame input lag and 4K backgrounds.
CAMBRIA SWORD: ANOTHER CRY Brings Prehistoric Battle to exA-Arcadia
VAGUES GAMES released this metal-infused horizontal shooter on exA-Arcadia in 2024, featuring 6 playable creatures, 80+ bosses, and artwork by Magic: The Gathering artist Aogachou.
EARTHION EXA LABEL Launches on exA-Arcadia with Music by Yuzo Koshiro
The seventh EXA LABEL title brought legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro's soundtrack to arcades in 2025, featuring art by Pokémon illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Night Striker Gear Launches on Nintendo Switch and Steam
M2 released Night Striker Gear on October 23, 2025, a retro-inspired 3D action shooter continuing Taito's 1989 arcade classic legacy.
DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label: CAVE's Ultimate Shmup Returns to Arcades
DoDonPachi True Death EXA Label arcade release. CAVE's legendary bullet hell shmup with SaiDaiOuJou content returns on exA-Arcadia hardware.